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Garmin Foretrex 401 vs Garmin Foretrex 601

    29.53 in
    16.93 in
    Garmin Foretrex 401 GPS Navigation
    Garmin Foretrex 401
      2.87 in
      1.69 in
      Garmin Foretrex 601 GPS Navigation
      Garmin Foretrex 601
      Available colors
      User rating
      41
      4.0 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      51
      3.9 out of 5
      51 user ratings
      5 stars
      		23 %
      4 stars
      		45 %
      3 stars
      		27 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

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      Design

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Form factorHandheldWrist-worn

      Display

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Display typeLCDLCD
      Screen size1.7 in2.0 in
      Screen resolution100 x 64 px200 x 128 px
      Interface typeThumb stickThumb stick
      Colour screennoyes

      Dimensions

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Colour of productSilverBlack
      Width29.53 in2.87 in
      Height16.93 in1.69 in
      Depth9.06 in0.87 in
      Weight3.08 oz3.1 oz

      Navigation

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Navigation area
      Pedestrians
      • Terrain
      • Training
      Waypointsyesyes
      Number of waypoints500500
      Routes quantity2020

      Communication

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Bluetoothnoyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      USByesyes
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11

      Features

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Altimeteryesyes
      Compassyesyes
      Track datayesyes

      Power

      Garmin Foretrex 401Garmin Foretrex 401
      Garmin Foretrex 601Garmin Foretrex 601
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery type
      R3
      R3
      Number of batteries required22

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              Garmin Foretrex 401 vs Garmin Foretrex 601 - User Opinions

              • yuonne_rippin
                over 1 year ago
                The screen on the 601 is bigger and of higher quality than the 401. It's 2 inches compared to the 1.6 but more importantly twice as detailed in terms of pixels and has 4 shades of grey for better details, instead of just black on the 401. So, overall, the Foretrex 601 has a far better screen than the 401.
              • cliff
                over 1 year ago
                The 601 lasts three times longer than the 401, and has multiple power saving modes. Garmin's update to the 401 features smart capabilities and a higher resolution screen. It lasts three times as long and boasts multiple navigation systems.Jul 7, 2021
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