Garmin eTrex SE vs Suunto A-10 Compass

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

Suunto A-10 Compass is the lighter option — 129 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex SE (82% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Garmin eTrex SE	Suunto A-10 Compass
Weight	157 g · 0.157 kg · 0.35 lb	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand	Garmin	Suunto
Category	Navigation	Navigation

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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Suunto A-10 Compass

28 g

Classic baseplate compass for map navigation.

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Garmin eTrex SE vs Suunto A-10 Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto A-10 Compass wins — at 28 g it is 129 g (82%) 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.

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