LIVE301 modelsBrands 35Comparisons 869Oct 21, 2026 RankingsAdvertise
precisionagricultu.re
  1. precisionagricultu.re
  2. Compare
  3. GPSMAP 65s vs GPSMAP 86sc

Garmin GPSMAP 65s vs Garmin GPSMAP 86sc

What GPSMAP 65s does better (3) and where GPSMAP 86sc wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Garmin GPSMAP 65s
Garmin · 2020GPSMAP 65s
5.4Score
3 advantages≈ $400
vs
Garmin GPSMAP 86sc
Garmin · 2022GPSMAP 86sc
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $450
Higher score
7.5Positioning6.5
2.8Display5.4
5.6Maps & navigation7.5
3.9Battery6.7
8.2Durability5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

GPSMAP 65sGPSMAP 86sc
61 × 1603668 × 17844
GPSMAP 65sGPSMAP 86scDifference
Height160 mm178 mm−18 mm
Width61 mm68 mm−7 mm
Depth36 mm44 mm−8 mm
Weight217 g272 g−55 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is GPSMAP 65s better than GPSMAP 86sc?

  1. Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · GPSMAP 86sc: No
  2. Satellite systems supported4 vs 3+33%
  3. Weight217 g vs 272 g+25%

Why is GPSMAP 86sc better than GPSMAP 65s?

  1. Battery life16 h vs 35 h2.2×
  2. Screen size2.6″ vs 3″+15%
  3. Pixel density111 ppi vs 155 ppi+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Satellite systems supported43
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)YesNo
Raw data logging (RINEX)—Yes
Display
Screen size2.6″3″
Resolution160 × 240240 × 400
Horizontal resolution160 px240 px
Vertical resolution240 px400 px
Pixel density111 ppi155 ppi
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)Transflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map typesRoad, TopographicSatellite imagery
Turn-by-turn routingYes—
Satellite imageryYesYes
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Barometric altimeterYesYes
Electronic compassYes—
Waypoints5,00010,000
Connectivity & safety
Wi-Fi—Yes
BluetoothYesYes
ANT+YesYes
Smartphone notificationsYesYes
Flashlight—Yes
Battery & power
Battery life16 h35 h
Power sourceRechargeable pack or AABuilt-in rechargeable
Runs on AA batteriesYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
MIL-STD-810—Yes
Weight217 g272 g
Width61 mm68 mm
Height160 mm178 mm
Depth36 mm44 mm
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare