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Garmin eTrex SE vs Garmin Instinct 2 Solar
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar is the lighter option — 105 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Garmin eTrex SE
157 g
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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If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar wins — at 52 g it is 105 g (67%) 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.
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