GARMIN HANDHELD AND OUTDOOR GPS

Garmin outdoor GPS units are handheld units that you can take with you while you’re hiking, biking and exploring. From basic handheld GPS units to full-feature GPS with two-way radio, we have the right GPS to get you outdoors.

This page includes a full features comparison of our most popular handheld GPS units.

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ProductMontana 700Montana 710Montana 700iMontana 710iMontana 750iMontana 760iMontana 680
discontinued
General       
Unit Dimensions3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″ (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″ (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″ (8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)3.4″ x 7.2″ x 1.3″
(8.76 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm)
Touchscreen
Display Size2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2.55″W x 4.25″H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5″ diag (12.70 cm)2″W x 3.5″H (5.06 x 8.93 cm);
4″ diag (10.2 cm)
Display Resolution480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels480 x 800 pixels272 x 480 pixels
Display TypeWVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readableWVGA transflective, dual orientationWVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readableWVGA transflective, dual orientationWVGA transflective, dual orientation; sunlight readableWVGA transflective, dual orientationbright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable
Weight14.0 oz (397 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included)
Batteryrechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); lithium recommendedrechargeable lithium-ion (included)rechargeable lithium-ion (included)rechargeable lithium-ion (included)rechargeable lithium-ion (included)rechargeable lithium-ion (included)rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Battery lifeGPS Mode: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

GPS Mode: up to 18 hours
GPS Mode, 10 min Tracking: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours 
Expedition Mode, 30 min Tracking: up to 300 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
GPS Mode with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Expedition Mode with a text message or location sent every 30 minutes: up to 400 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

GPS Mode: up to 18 hours
GPS Mode, 10 min Tracking: up to 18 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 330 hours 
Expedition Mode, 30 min Tracking: up to 300 hours

GPS Mode: up to 24 hours
GPS Mode with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes: up to 24 hours
Expedition Mode: up to 440 hours
Expedition Mode with a text message or location sent every 30 minutes: up to 400 hours
Powered Off: up to 1 year

Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries)
Waterproof✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)✅ (IPX 7)
MIL-STD-810✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)✅ (Thermal, Shock, Water, Vibe)
Interfacehigh-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatibleUSB Type-Chigh-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatiblehigh-speed micro USB-Chigh-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatiblehigh-speed micro USB-Chigh-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
Memory/History16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)4 GB
Maps & Memory       
Basemap
Ability to add maps
Preloaded maps✅ (TopoActive, by region; Federal Public Lands maps, U.S. only)✅ (TopoActive✅(TopoActive, by Region; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only)✅ (TopoActive✅ (TopoActive, by Region; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only)✅ (TopoActive
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for motorized vehicles✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)✅ ✅ ✅ (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map Segments1500015000150001500015000150004000
Satellite Imagery
How to Install BirdsEye on Montana 700 Series
✅ (BirdsEye Direct)✅ (direct to device)✅(BirdsEye Direct)✅ (direct to device)✅ (BirdsEye Direct)✅ (direct to device)1 year subscription included but since has been discontinued
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)no (additional mapping needed)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)no (additional mapping needed)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areasno (additional mapping needed)
External memory storage✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card)✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card)✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)✅(32 GB max microSD™ card)
Waypoints/favorites/locations10,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,0004,000
Courses 250, 200 course points per course 250, 200 course points per course 250, 200 course points per course 
Tracks250250250250250250200
Navigation Track Log20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Navigation Routes250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
RINEX Logging
Sensors       
High-sensitivity receiver
GPS, GLONASS & GalileoGPS, GLONASS & GalileoGPS, GLONASS & GalileoGPS & GalileoGPS & GalileoGPS & GalileoGPS & GalileoGPS & GLONASS
Barometric altimeter
Electronic Compass✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)✅ (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
GPS compass (while moving)
Daily Smart Features       
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Smart notifications on handheld
Weather
VIRB® Remote✅ (500 custom map tiles)✅ (500 custom map tiles)
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)
Active Weather 
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
LiveTrack
Outdoor Recreation       
Point-to-point navigation
TracBack®
Area Calculations
Custom POIs
Hunt/fish calendar
Sun and moon information
Ballistics solver
XERO™ Locations
Geocaching-friendly✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)
Custom maps compatible✅(500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)✅ (500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)✅ (500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)✅ (500 custom map tiles)
Picture viewer
Camera✅(8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)✅(8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)✅ (8 megapixel with autofocus; automatic geo-tagging)
inReach remote widget 
LED beacon flashlight
inReach Features       
Dog Training✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)
Contacts
Interactive SOS
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
Send and Receive Text Messages to Other inReach Device
Send and receive group messages 
Exchange Locations with Other inReach Device
Mapshare Compatible with Tracking
Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging
Send Waypoints to Mapshare During Trip
Send Route Selection to Mapshare During the Trip
inReach remote compatible
Outdoor Applications       
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
Garmin Explore website compatible
Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app
Dog tracking✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)✅ (when paired to compatible dog track system)
Connections       
Connections Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTHWi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTHWi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTHANT+
Garmin ModelGPSMAP 276CxGPSMAP H1GPSMAP H1i PlusGPSMAP 67GPSMAP 67iGPSMAP 66sGPSMAP 66srGPSMAP 66iGPSMAP 65GPSMAP 65s
Waypoints10,00010,00010,00010,00010,00010,00050005000
Routes250250250250250250200200
Track log20,000N/AN/A20,00020,00020,00020,00020,00010,00010,000
Tracks250N/AN/A250250250250250200200
Display size5.0″ diagonal3.5″ diagonal3.5″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal1.43″ x 2.15″1.43″ x 2.15″
Display resolution800 x 480 pixels282 x 470 pixels282 x 470 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels160 x 240 pixels160 x 240 pixels
Built-in memory8 GB64 GB64 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB
Expandable memory✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)
Battery typerechargeable Li-Ion/AArechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable Li-Ion/AArechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionAAAA
Battery life (hours)16/8

All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 145 hours*
Expedition mode: Up to 840 hours

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ™ technology

All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 145 hours*
Expedition mode: Up to 840 hours
Performance messaging mode with 10-min inReach® tracking: Up to 48 hours*
Expedition mode with 10-min inReach® tracking: Up to 425 hours

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ™ technology

Up to 180 hours in default mode
Up to 840 hours in expedition mode
Up to 165 hours with inReach® enabled with 10 minute tracking
Up to 180 hours in GPS Mode
Up to 425 hours in Expedition mode with inReach enabled
Up to 840 hours in Expedition mode
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GPS/GLONASS GalileoGPS/GLONASSGPS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS, , Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS/GLONASS
Galileo
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSSGPS/GLONASS
Galileo
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS
Touchscreen
Colour
Flashlight✅ Plus SOS Beacon✅ Plus SOS beacon
CameraFront: 5 MP
Rear: 8 MP
Connect IQ
Garmin Explore
Garmin connect
MIL STD 810G ruggedness
Rinex logging
Built-in satellite messenger
inReach remote widgetbuilt in inReach capabilitiesbuilt in inReach capabilitiesbuilt in inReach capabilities
Electronic compasstilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter
Auto Routing
External Antenna Compatible
Area calculate
Mapping compatible
Dual orientation
WirelessBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+Bluetooth/ANT+
Spoken directions✅ with mount & maps
Preloaded mapsWorldwide basemapTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableWorldwide basemapTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routable
Custom maps
Satellite imagery
Geocaching✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ (Geocache Live)✅ Paperless✅ Paperless
Unit to unit transfer
Smart notifications
Live tracking
Boat data streaming
Active weather
Garmin ModelGPS 73GPSMAP 78sGPSMAP 79s/79scGPSMAP 86sGPSMAP 86scGPSMAP 86iGPSMAP 86sci
Waypoints1000200010,00010,00010,00010,00010,000
Routes50200250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250250250250
Track log10,00020, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities20, 000, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Tracks100200250250250250250
Display size 1.43″ x 2.15″1.43″ x 2.15″1.5″W x 2.5″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal3.0″ diagonal
Display resolution128 x 160 pixels160 x 240 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels
Built-in memory1.7GB8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB
Expandable memory✅ (MicroSD)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)✅ (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)
Battery typeAAAA2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommendedrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ion
Battery Life+18 hours20 hoursup to 19 hoursup to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)
GPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPSGPSGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/GLONASS/GalileoGPS/ GalileoGPS/ Galileo
QZSS
SBAS
Touchscreen
Colour
Flashlight
Connect IQ
Garmin Explore
Garmin connect
MIL STD 810G ruggedness
✅(thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
✅ (thermal, shock, water)
✅ (thermal, shock, water)✅ (thermal, shock, water)✅ (thermal, shock, water)
Rinex logging
Built-in satellite messenger
inReach remote widgetbuilt in inReach capabilitiesbuilt in inReach capabilities
Electronic compasstilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter
Auto RoutingYes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
External Antenna Compatible
Area calculation
Hunt/fish calendar
Sun and moon information
XERO™ Locations
Mapping compatible
Dual orientation
Wireless ConnectivityANT+Bluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFiBluetooth/ANT+/WiFi
Preloaded maps Worldwide basemap79s: Worldwide basemap
79sc: U.S. BlueChart® g3
Worldwide TOPO basemapWorldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3Worldwide TOPO basemapWorldwide TOPO basemap, U.S. BlueChart G3
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)✅(downloadable from Garmin Express™)
Custom maps✅(500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)✅(500 custom map tiles)
Point-to-point navigation
Satellite imagery
Geocaching✅paperless✅paperless✅paperless✅paperless✅paperless✅paperless
Unit to unit transfer
Smart notifications
Live tracking
Boat data streaming
Active weather
Garmin ModeleTrex SEeTrex SolareTrex ToucheTrex 22xeTrex 32xRino 700Rino 750Rino 750tRino 755t
Waypoints1,0001,00020002000100010,00010,00010,000
Routes20020050250250250
Track log10,00010,00010,00020,00020,00020,000
Tracks200200100200200200
Display size1.3″ x 1.7″ 1.3″ x 1.7″1.53″ x 2.55″1.4″ x 1.7″1.4″ x 1.7″1.4″ x 1.7″1.53” x 2.55” 1.53” x 2.55”1.53” x 2.55” 
Display resolution240 x 320 pixels240 x 320 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 320 pixels240 x 320 pixels128 x 160 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels240 x 400 pixels
Built-in memory28 MB28 MB32 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)8GB8GB1.7GB4.5GB4.5GB
Expandable memory✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)✅ (MicroSD)
Battery type2AA  (not included)rechargeable, internal lithium-ionrechargeable, internal lithium-ion2AA  (not included)2AA  (not included)internal li-ion battery packremovable li-ion battery packremovable li-ion battery packremovable li-ion battery pack
Battery life (hours)168 hours in standard mode; 1,800 hours in expedition modeGPS only tracking: up to 200 hours
GNSS and Multi Band Tracking: up to 100 hours
Expedition mode: up to 1,800 hours
Unlimited when used in 75,000 Lux conditions

All Satellite Systems + Multi band: Up to 130 hours*
Expedition Mode: Up to 650 hours

*Assuming typical use with SatIQ technology

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GPS/GLONASS GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDouGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, IRNSSGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASSGPS/GLONASS
Touchscreen
Colour
Flashlight
Camera✅ 8 MP
Connect IQ
Garmin Explore
Garmin connect
MIL STD 810G ruggedness
Rinex logging
Built-in satellite messenger
inReach remote widget
Electronic compasstilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axistilt-compensated, 3-axis
Barometric altimeter
Auto Routing
External Antenna Compatible
Area calculate
Mapping compatible
Dual orientation
WirelessBluetoothBluetoothWi-Fi®, BLE, ANT®ANT+Bluetooth/ANT+Bluetooth/ANT+Bluetooth/ANT+
Spoken directions
Preloaded mapscities onlycities onlyTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTopoActive, routableTOPO CanadaTOPO Canada
Custom maps
Satellite imagery✅ (via Outdoor Maps+ subscription)
Geocaching✅ Geocache Live✅ Geocache Live✅ Geocache Live✅ paperless✅ paperless
Unit to unit transfer
Smart notifications
Live tracking
Boat data streaming
Active weather