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- Foretrex 801 vs Montana 700i
Garmin Foretrex 801 vs Garmin Montana 700i
What Foretrex 801 does better (2) and where Montana 700i wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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5.8Positioning4.7
4.0Display9.2
3.8Connectivity & safety8.0
7.7Battery4.3
5.9Durability2.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Foretrex 801Montana 700i
| Foretrex 801 | Montana 700i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 48 mm | 183 mm | −135 mm |
| Width | 74 mm | 92 mm | −18 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 33 mm | −10 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Foretrex 801 better than Montana 700i?
- Battery life100 h vs 18 h5.6×
- Satellite systems supported3 vs 2+50%
Why is Montana 700i better than Foretrex 801?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 5″2.3×
- Pixel density182 ppi vs 187 ppi+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 3 | 2 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 5″ |
| Resolution | 320 × 240 | 480 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 320 px | 480 px |
| Vertical resolution | 240 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 182 ppi | 187 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | — | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | North America |
| Map types | — | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic compass | — | Yes |
| Waypoints | 500 | 10,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 100 h | 18 h |
| Power source | — | Built-in rechargeable |
| Runs on AA batteries | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | — | 410 g |
| Width | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Height | 48 mm | 183 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 33 mm |
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