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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS

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

Garmin Enduro 3 is the lighter option — 94 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (60% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Enduro 3 Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
Weight 63 g · 0.063 kg · 0.14 lb 157 g · 0.157 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin Enduro 3
63 g

GPS multisport watch with solar charging and up to 36-day battery life. Topographic maps, altimeter, barometer, and compass for backcountry navigation.

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Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS
157 g

Entry-level handheld GPS with multi-satellite support (GPS + GLONASS). Runs on 2 AA batteries up to 168 hours. Reliable offline navigation for remote hiking wit...

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Garmin Enduro 3 vs Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Enduro 3 wins — at 63 g it is 94 g (60%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE Handheld GPS (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.

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