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Garmin GPSMAP 67i vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar

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

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is the lighter option — 178 g lighter than the Garmin GPSMAP 67i (77% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin GPSMAP 67i Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
Weight 230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb 52 g · 0.052 kg · 0.11 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin GPSMAP 67i
230 g

Rugged handheld GPS with inReach satellite messaging, multi-band GNSS, quad-helix antenna, color topo maps, and up to 180h expedition battery life.

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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar
52 g

Rugged GPS smartwatch with solar charging, 28-day battery in smartwatch mode, and unlimited battery in expedition GPS mode. Altimeter, compass included.

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Garmin GPSMAP 67i vs Garmin Instinct 3 Solar: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Instinct 3 Solar wins — at 52 g it is 178 g (77%) lighter than the Garmin GPSMAP 67i (230 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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