Coros Apex 4 vs Garmin eTrex SE
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Mountain-sports GPS watch (46mm) with dual-band GNSS, titanium bezel and sapphire glass, weight with silicone band.
Full details →Rugged entry-level handheld GPS with up to 168-hour battery life in standard mode. Sunlight-readable display with reliable satellite reception for trail navigat...
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Coros Apex 4 vs Garmin eTrex SE: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Coros Apex 4 wins — at 64 g it is 93 g (59%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE (157 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.