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Garmin eTrex 30 vs Garmin eTrex Legend HCx

2.13 in
1.3 in
Garmin eTrex 30 GPS Navigation
Garmin eTrex 30
2.2 in
1.18 in
Garmin eTrex Legend HCx GPS Navigation
Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
Available colors
User rating
70
3.8 out of 5
70 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Form factorHandheldHandheld
Built-in cameranono
International Protection (IP) codeIPX7IPX7
Weather proofyesyes

Display

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Display typeTFTLCD
Screen size2.2 in2.1 in
Screen resolution220 x 176 px176 x 220 px
Interface typeThumb stickThumb stick
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Black
  • Silver
Width2.13 in2.2 in
Height1.3 in1.18 in
Depth4.06 in2.2 in
Weight5.0 oz5.5 oz
Handheldyesyes
Wristbandnoyes

Navigation

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
2D
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageGermany
  • Europe
  • Norden
  • Sverige
Navigation area
  • Boat
  • MC
  • Pedestrians
  • Terrain
  • Training
  • Vehicles
  • Boat
  • Pedestrians
  • Terrain
TMC supportnono
Points of interestyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportnono
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidancenono
Live servicenono
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints20001000
Routes quantity20050

Communication

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Built-in speakersnono
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
USB version2.01.1
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
Image viewernono

Features

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Basemapyesyes
Altimeteryesno
Compassyesno
Route planneryesyes
Speedometeryesyes
Track datayesyes

Storage

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
Garmin eTrex Legend HCxGarmin eTrex Legend HCx
External power connectionBatteryBattery
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeNiMHAlkaline
Battery life (running)25.0 h25.0 h
Battery life (max)25.0 h25.0 h
Number of batteries required22

Pros & Cons

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