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Comparing the GPSMAP 65, 66, and 67 Series

The GPSMAP® 67 outdoor handhelds include many of the same features as their predecessors, the GPSMAP® 65 and 66 handhelds, however they also add some exciting new features.

GPSMAP 67 GPSMAP 67i

The GPSMAP 67 handhelds include these key features:

  • Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion battery

  • Up to 180 hours of battery life in GPS mode

  • USB-C Interface

  • Multi-band frequency support for improved position accuracy

  • Multi-continent topo maps

    • Download TopoActive maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track

  • Download high-resolution, photorealistic satellite imagery via Wi-Fi

  • Compatible with Outdoor Maps+ subscription for access to premium map content

  • Compatible with the Garmin Explore™ app

In addition to these features, the GPSMAP 67i handheld also includes inReach® satellite communication technology:

  • Up to 165 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes

  • Check-In messages

  • Interactive SOS

  • Location sharing

  • Optional inReach weather forecasts

  • Compatible with the Garmin Messenger™ app

  • Group Messaging (with the Garmin Messenger app)

  • Activate an inReach subscription service directly through the Garmin Messenger app or at explore.garmin.com

For a side by side comparison of the GPSMAP 66sr and GPSMAP 67, see - GPSMAP 66sr/67 Product Comparison.

For a side by side comparison of the GPSMAP 66i and GPSMAP 67i, see - GPSMAP 66i/67i Product Comparison.

To compare the main differences between all of the GPSMAP 65, 66, and 67 series devices, refer to the information below.


Physical Specifications

Physical Specifications

 GPSMAP 65/65sGPSMAP 66s/66st/66sr/66iGPSMAP 67/67i
InterfaceMini USBMicro USBUSB-C
Dimension2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)2.5" x 6.4" x 1.4" (6.2 x 16.3 x 3.5 cm)
Display Size1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display Resolution160 x 240 pixels240 x 400 pixels
Weight7.7 oz (217 g)8.1 oz (230 g)
MIL-STD-810NOYes (thermal, shock, water)
LED Beacon FlashlightNO

Battery Specifications

Battery Specifications

 GPSMAP 65/65sGPSMAP 66s/66stGPSMAP 66srGPSMAP 66iGPSMAP 67GPSMAP 67i
Battery Type2 AA batteries (not included)2 AA batteries (not included)Rechargeable, internal lithium-ionRechargeable, internal lithium-ionRechargeable, internal lithium-ionRechargeable, internal lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours in GPS mode

Up to 16 hours in GPS mode

Up to 170 hours in expedition mode

Up to 36 hours in GPS mode

Up to 450 hours in expedition mode

Up to 35 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes

Up to 225 hours of battery life in Expedition mode with a message or location sent every 30 minutes

Up to 180 hours in GPS mode

Up to 840 hours in expedition mode

Up to 165 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes

Up to 425 hours of battery life in Expedition mode with a message or location sent every 10 minutes


Maps & Memory

Maps & Memory

 GPSMAP 65/65sGPSMAP 66sGPSMAP 66stGPSMAP 66sr/66iGPSMAP 67/67i
Preloaded Maps (based on the region in which the device is purchased)

(TopoActive, routable)

NO

(topographic 100k, not routable)

(TopoActive, routable)

(TopoActive, routable)

Multi-Continent TopoActive Maps (free download)NONONONO
Ability to Add Purchased Maps
Compatible with Outdoor Maps +NONONONO
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities

(with the purchase of mapping for detailed roads)

(with the purchase of mapping for detailed roads)

Map Segments3,00015,000
Satellite ImageryNO
(direct to device)
Waypoints5,00010,000
Courses

N/A

(courses sent to the device are automatically converted to tracks)

250, 200 course points per course
Tracks200250
Navigation Track Log10,000 points, 200 saved gpx tracks20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Navigation Routes200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Memory16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)

Sensors & Connections

Sensors & Connections

 GPSMAP 65GPSMAP 65sGPSMAP 66s/66stGPSMAP 66srGPSMAP 66iGPSMAP 67GPSMAP 67i
GPS
GLONASS1NONO
GALILEO1
QZSS1NONO
BeiDou1NONONONONO
IRNSS1

(Only available for select regions)

(Only available for select regions)

NO

(Only available for select regions)

NO
Barometric AltimeterNO
Compass (tilt-compensated 3-axis)NO
GPS Compass (while moving)
Multi-band Frequency SupportNONO
Wi-FiNONO
Bluetooth
ANT+
1For more details on these Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), see - https://www.gps.gov/systems/gnss/.

inReach Features (Only Available on the GPSMAP 66i & 67i Handhelds)

inReach Features

 GPSMAP 66iGPSMAP 67i
Interactive SOS
inReach Weather
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
Send and receive text messages to other inReach devices
Send and receive group messages
Exchange locations with other inReach device
MapShare™ compatible with tracking
LiveTrack™ compatible with tracking
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
Compatible with Garmin Explore app
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app

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