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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Garmin Fenix 7X Solar

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Brunton TruArc 15 is the lighter option — 49 g lighter than the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar (55% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Brunton TruArc 15 Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
Weight 40 g · 0.040 kg · 0.09 lb 89 g · 0.089 kg · 0.20 lb
Brand Brunton Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Brunton TruArc 15
40 g

Global needle compass. Works anywhere on Earth.

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Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
89 g

Premium multisport GPS watch with solar charging.

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Brunton TruArc 15 vs Garmin Fenix 7X Solar: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Brunton TruArc 15 wins — at 40 g it is 49 g (55%) lighter than the Garmin Fenix 7X Solar (89 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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