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Garmin GPSMAP 65 vs Garmin Montana 700i
What GPSMAP 65 does better (3) and where Montana 700i wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Positioning4.6
2.8Display9.3
5.6Maps & navigation6.6
3.9Battery3.2
8.2Durability2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
GPSMAP 65Montana 700i
| GPSMAP 65 | Montana 700i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160 mm | 183 mm | −23 mm |
| Width | 61 mm | 92 mm | −31 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 33 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 410 g | −193 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GPSMAP 65 better than Montana 700i?
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 22×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · Montana 700i: No
- Weight217 g vs 410 g+89%
Why is Montana 700i better than GPSMAP 65?
- Screen size2.6″ vs 5″+92%
- Battery life16 h vs 18 h+12%
- Pixel density111 ppi vs 187 ppi+68%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 2 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.6″ | 5″ |
| Resolution | 160 × 240 | 480 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 160 px | 480 px |
| Vertical resolution | 240 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 111 ppi | 187 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | North America |
| Map types | Road, Topographic | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | Yes | Yes |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 5,000 | 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 |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 16 h | 18 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | Built-in rechargeable |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 217 g | 410 g |
| Width | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Height | 160 mm | 183 mm |
| Depth | 36 mm | 33 mm |
