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Garmin GPSMAP 86i vs TwoNav Terra

What GPSMAP 86i does better (1) and where Terra wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Garmin GPSMAP 86i
Garmin · 2022GPSMAP 86i
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $600
vs
TwoNav Terra
TwoNav · 2022Terra
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $350
Higher score
5.4Display8.6
6.7Battery3.5
5.0Durability6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

GPSMAP 86iTerra
68 × 1784480 × 11519
GPSMAP 86iTerraDifference
Height178 mm115 mm+63 mm
Width68 mm80 mm−12 mm
Depth44 mm19 mm+25 mm
Weight272 g198 g+74 g

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

Why is GPSMAP 86i better than Terra?

  1. Battery life35 h vs 19 h+84%

Why is Terra better than GPSMAP 86i?

  1. Screen size3″ vs 3.7″+23%
  2. Weight272 g vs 198 g+37%
  3. Internal storage16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Specifications

Side by side

TwoNav TerraTwoNav Terra≈ $3507.5
Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, Galileo—
Satellite systems supported2—
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No—
Raw data logging (RINEX)Yes—
Display
Screen size3″3.7″
Resolution240 × 400480 × 640
Horizontal resolution240 px480 px
Vertical resolution400 px640 px
Pixel density155 ppi—
Display typeTransflective colour (sunlight-readable)Transflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Touchscreen—Yes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsNo—
Map typesSatellite imagery—
Satellite imageryYes—
Internal storage16 GB32 GB
Memory card slotYes—
Barometric altimeterYes—
Waypoints10,000—
Connectivity & safety
Two-way satellite messagingYes—
SOS / emergency alertYes—
Satellite networkIridium—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
ANT+Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smartphone notificationsYes—
FlashlightYes—
Battery & power
Battery life35 h19 h
Battery capacity—3,000 mAh
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx7
MIL-STD-810YesYes
Operating temperature (min)—-20 °C
Operating temperature (max)—70 °C
Weight272 g198 g
Width68 mm80 mm
Height178 mm115 mm
Depth44 mm19 mm
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