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- GPSMAP 65 vs GPSMAP 79s
Garmin GPSMAP 65 vs Garmin GPSMAP 79s
What GPSMAP 65 does better (1) and where GPSMAP 79s wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Positioning8.8
2.8Display7.0
3.9Battery4.6
8.2Durability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
GPSMAP 65GPSMAP 79s
| GPSMAP 65 | GPSMAP 79s | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 mm | 70 mm | +90 mm |
| Width | 61 mm | 170 mm | −109 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 40 mm | −4 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GPSMAP 65 better than GPSMAP 79s?
- Internal storage16 GB vs 8 GB2×
Why is GPSMAP 79s better than GPSMAP 65?
- Battery life16 h vs 19 h+19%
- Screen size2.6″ vs 3″+15%
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 5+25%
- Pixel density111 ppi vs 155 ppi+40%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 5 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.6″ | 3″ |
| Resolution | 160 × 240 | 240 × 400 |
| Horizontal resolution | 160 px | 240 px |
| Vertical resolution | 240 px | 400 px |
| Pixel density | 111 ppi | 155 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | — |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | — |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 5,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| ANT+ | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 19 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | Rechargeable pack or AA |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 217 g | — |
| Width | 61 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 160 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 40 mm |
