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Garmin eTrex 32x vs SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS

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

Garmin eTrex 32x is the lighter option — 7 g lighter than the SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS (5% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin eTrex 32x SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS
Weight 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb 149 g · 0.149 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Garmin SPOT
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin eTrex 32x
142 g

Rugged handheld GPS with 3-axis compass and altimeter.

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SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS
149 g

One-way satellite tracker with SOS capability.

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Garmin eTrex 32x vs SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin eTrex 32x wins — at 142 g it is 7 g (5%) lighter than the SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS (149 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.

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