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Overlander vs Tablet Comparison
The information below contains a comparison of the Overlander® GPS navigator and an iPad mini tablet:
| Garmin Overlander® | iPad mini | ||
| FEATURES | Purpose-Built for Overlanding | n/a | |
| Hardware | Screen Size | 7.0" | 7.9" |
| Display Type | Touch, Capacitive | Touch, Capacitive | |
| Internal Memory | 64GB | 64 GB | |
| Battery Life | 3 hours | 10 hours | |
| Expandable memory for maps (microSD) | ✔ | ✖ | |
| Built-in Camera | ✖ | ✔ | |
| Mounting Capabilities (in the box) | Powered Magnet Mount (Suction Cup or RAM Ball) | ✖ | |
| Water Rating | ✖ | ✖ | |
| Dust Rating | IP5X | ✖ | |
| Drop Spec | MIL-STD- 810 | ✖ | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32°-131°F (0°-55° C) | 32°-95°F (0°-35°C) | |
| Microphone | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Speaker | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Stereo Audio Jack | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Built-In GPS | Supports GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS satellites | Supports GPS | |
| Barometric Altimeter | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 3-Axis Electronic Compass | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Backup Camera Compatible | ✔ | ✖ | |
| Maps & Routing | Topography Maps Preinstalled | North & South America Topo | Downloadable App |
| Street Maps Preinstalled | North & South America HERE | Downloadable App | |
| Satellite Imagery | US Satellite Imagery | Downloadable App | |
| Turn-by-Turn Street Routing | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| National Park, and POI Databases | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| iOverlander Data Preinstalled | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Ultimate Public Campgrounds Preinstalled | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Extra Larger Vehicle Street Routing & Services | ✔ | ✖ | |
| Free Map Updates (no recurring app or map fees) | ✔ | ✖ | |
| Pitch & Roll Gauges | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Track Recording | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Connections | Cloud Sync, Waypoints, Routes, Tracks | ✔ | Downloadable App |
| Import/Export GPX and 3rd Party Files | ✔ | Downloadable App (no microSD card) | |
| Web Interface for Route Planning and Track Review | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Optional inReach Pairing for Satellite Communications | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Wi-Fi Software & Map Updates | ✔ | Downloadable App | |
| Package Contents | * Garmin Overlander® * AMPS RAM Ball Plate * Magnetic mount * Vehicle power cable * Suction cup * USB Cable | * iPad mini * Lightning to USB Cable * USB Power Adapter |