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Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch

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

Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch is the lighter option — 69 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex 32x (49% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Garmin eTrex 32x Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch
Weight 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb 73 g · 0.073 kg · 0.16 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin eTrex 32x
142 g

Rugged handheld GPS with 3-axis compass and altimeter.

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Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch
73 g

Premium multisport GPS watch at just 73g with AMOLED touchscreen, 65-hour GPS battery, and comprehensive outdoor metrics.

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Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED 47mm Watch wins — at 73 g it is 69 g (49%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex 32x (142 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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