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Garmin eTrex 30 vs Garmin eTrex 30x

    2.13 in
    1.3 in
    Garmin eTrex 30 GPS Navigation
    Garmin eTrex 30
      2.13 in
      4.06 in
      Garmin eTrex 30x GPS Navigation
      Garmin eTrex 30x
      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 %
      76
      3.6 out of 5
      76 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		21 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		17 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

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      Design

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Form factorHandheldHandheld
      Built-in cameranono
      International Protection (IP) codeIPX7IPX7
      Weather proofyesyes

      Display

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Display typeTFTTFT
      Screen size2.2 in2.2 in
      Screen resolution220 x 176 px240 x 320 px
      Interface typeThumb stickThumb stick
      Colour screenyesyes
      Widescreennono

      Dimensions

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      • Black
      • Black,Grey
      Width2.13 in2.13 in
      Height1.3 in4.06 in
      Depth4.06 in1.3 in
      Weight5.0 oz5.01 oz
      Handheldyesyes
      Wristbandnono

      Navigation

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Type of map view
      • 2D
      • 3D
      • 2D
      • 3D
      Map includedyesyes
      Map coverageGermanyEastern Europe
      Navigation area
      • Boat
      • MC
      • Pedestrians
      • Terrain
      • Training
      • Vehicles
      • Boat
      • MC
      • Pedestrians
      • Terrain
      • Training
      • Vehicles
      TMC supportnono
      TMC Live trafficnono
      Points of interestyesyes
      Speed cameras warning supportnono
      Voice commandsnono
      Voice guidancenono
      Live servicenono
      Waypointsyesyes
      Number of waypoints20002000
      Routes quantity200200

      Communication

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      AntennaInternalInternal
      Bluetoothnono
      GLONASSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Built-in speakersnono
      Headphone outputnono
      USByesyes
      USB version2.02.0
      Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
      Image viewernoyes

      Features

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Altimeteryesyes
      Compassyesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Route planneryesyes
      Stopwatchyesyes
      Track datayesyes

      Storage

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      Storage media typeFlashFlash
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
      Internal storage capacity1.7 GB3.7 GB

      Power

      Garmin eTrex 30Garmin eTrex 30
      Garmin eTrex 30xGarmin eTrex 30x
      External power connectionBatteryBattery
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery typeNiMHNiMH
      Battery life (running)25.0 h25.0 h
      Battery life (max)25.0 h25.0 h
      Number of batteries required22

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              Garmin eTrex 30 vs Garmin eTrex 30x - User Opinions

              • carmen_kozey
                over 1 year ago
                Handheld GPS, 3-axis Compass: Better Resolution and Memory eTrex 30x is our upgraded version of the popular eTrex 30, with enhanced screen resolution for a more readable display and internal memory expanded to hold more maps.
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