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Garmin GPSMAP 64sx vs Garmin GPSMAP 79s

What GPSMAP 64sx does better (0) and where GPSMAP 79s wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Garmin GPSMAP 64sx
Garmin · 2019GPSMAP 64sx
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $340
vs
Garmin GPSMAP 79s
Garmin · 2022GPSMAP 79s
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $340
Higher score
7.0Positioning8.9
2.9Display6.9
7.7Durability5.9

Why is GPSMAP 64sx better than GPSMAP 79s?

GPSMAP 64sx has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GPSMAP 79s better than GPSMAP 64sx?

  1. Satellite systems supported3 vs 5+67%
  2. Screen size2.6″ vs 3″+15%
  3. Pixel density111 ppi vs 155 ppi+40%
Specifications

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Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Satellite systems supported35
Display
Screen size2.6″3″
Resolution160 × 240240 × 400
Horizontal resolution160 px240 px
Vertical resolution240 px400 px
Pixel density111 ppi155 ppi
Touchscreen—Yes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYes—
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Internal storage8 GB8 GB
Memory card slotYes—
Waypoints5,000—
Connectivity & safety
BluetoothYes—
ANT+Yes—
Battery & power
Battery life—19 h
Power sourceAA batteriesRechargeable pack or AA
Runs on AA batteriesYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Weight230 g—
Width—170 mm
Height—70 mm
Depth—40 mm
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