Garmin
eTrex® SE
Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$149.99
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Overview
The eTrex SE is Garmin's entry-level handheld GPS: a rugged, AA-powered unit with a sunlight-readable monochrome screen and multi-GNSS reception. Gear-heads carry it as a nearly failure-proof backup to phone navigation, because it runs for up to a week of continuous use on batteries available in any store.
Specs
- Brand
- Garmin
- Weight
- 156 g · 5.5 oz
- Type
- Button-operated handheld GPS with 2.2 in monochrome display
- Durability
- IPX7 water rating
- Item Weight
- 5.5 ounces
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 28 MB
- Power
- 2 AA batteries, up to 168 hours in expedition mode
- Satellite systems
- Multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
Weight vs. category
73% heavier than the category average.
Our verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$149.99