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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Hi-Target MS401

What eTrex Solar does better (1) and where MS401 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin eTrex Solar
Garmin · 2023eTrex Solar
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $250
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Hi-Target MS401
Hi-Target · 2022MS401
1 advantage
9.7Durability9.7

Why is eTrex Solar better than MS401?

  1. Satellite systems supported6 vs 32×

Why is MS401 better than eTrex Solar?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS)GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Satellite systems supported63
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes—
Correction sources—L-band / PPP
L-band / PPP corrections—Yes
Display
Screen size2.2″—
Resolution240 × 320—
Horizontal resolution240 px—
Vertical resolution320 px—
Pixel density185 ppi—
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)—
TouchscreenYes—
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsNo—
Internal storage0.03 GB—
Electronic compassYes—
Waypoints1,000—
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYes—
USB-CYes—
Smartphone notificationsYes—
Battery & power
Battery life200 h—
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Solar chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Operating temperature (min)—-40 °C
Operating temperature (max)—85 °C
Weight141 g—
Width64 mm—
Height105 mm—
Depth31 mm—
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