Product Comparison: Garmin GPSMAP 64 vs Garmin GPSMAP 64s

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Garmin GPSMAP 64 Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

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Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

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General Specifications

About the Product

GPSMAP 64 features a 2.6" sunlight-readable color screen that supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required) and Garmin Custom Maps. Rugged and water resistant, GPSMAP 64 uses a quad helix antenna for superior reception.

Sleek, rugged, high-performance handheld GPSMAP 64s features a 2.6-inch sunlight-readable color screen and a high-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS receiver with a quad helix antenna for superior reception. GPSMAP 64s includes a 3-axis electronic compass with barometric altimeter, wireless connectivity and a 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.

Brand

Garmin

Model

GPSMAP 64

GPSMAP 64s

Origin

USA

Key Specs

Type Of Tracking

GPS / GLONASS

Sensors

Barometric altimeter, Compass

Screen

2.6" TFT color display

1.43 x 2.15 TFT color display

Messaging

2-Way

SOS Button

Type Of Tracking
Messaging

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Garmin GPSMAP 64 Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

It's a gps and if it has a signal, it can sort of tell you where you're located (fyi, my phone is more accurate).
This GPS seems to have no problem picking up a signal under the trees, though it is winter, so the foliage is a little thinner but not like in temperate climates.
The GPS showed the trail ! So I just followed.the highlighted trial on the GPS for the next 3 miles threw several more river crossings and no visible trail until it came out on a camping aria, also marked on the GPS.
This thing is nearly worthless. I needed it for a hike into a remote area with no cell signal and I wanted a secondary gps unit in case we were lost.
It lost the satellite signal so many times on the trail, that I ended up using my GPS in my phone.

Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

The new quad helix antenna allows you to get a very swift fix on your position by utilizing signals from not only GPS but also from the GLONASS satellite constellation.
No Cons to this unit. the 64st is perfect for what I needed a GPS to do and then some.
Picks up GPS and Glonass signals indoors and at half strength in a commercial airliner.
Love how quick it acquires signal.
I don't recommend the 64s model without topographic maps.

Size & Weight

Height

6.3 in.

Width

2.4 in.

Depth

1.4 in.

Weight

8.1 oz.

Map Features

Preloaded Maps

Basemap

Map Coverage Area

USA

Map Updates

SD Card

3D-Map View

Yes

Other Functions

Waypoints/favorites/locations 5000, Routes - 200, Track log - 10000 points, 200 saved tracks, Custom maps compatible, Automatic routing

Waypoints/favorites/locations - 5000, Routes - 200, Track log - 10000 points, 200 saved tracks, Custom maps compatible

3D-Map View

What customers say about "Map Features"

Garmin GPSMAP 64 Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

The apps uses very detailed 10 ft elevation change USGS maps overlayed over your position.
The built-in map is much more detailed than the one that comes with the 60CSx. When you are on a hike and you come to a road-- even a back-country dirt road, the 64st will likely be able to tell you the name of the road.
The topographical maps on GPS File Depot were better than the maps that Garmin had on their servers. My suggestion to Garmin is to turn down the Nirvana, MC Hammer, and Vanilla Ice, look out your window and realize we are almost to 2020.
Love how quick it acquires signal. My only complaint is the topo map. GARMIN real gives you the finger with there top maps.
Downloading maps feels like it's stuck in 1995. I mean seriously, your application design looks like Bill Gates did it for Windows 95.

Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

There are some good things about the 64st. The built-in map is much more detailed than the one that comes with the 60CSx.
The updated maps are very nice and useful and I find it works great.
The birdseye and the topo maps are very helpful and easy to use and the basecamp program it all syncs up to on the computer works great.
I recently took it hiking through the mountains of Eastern Europe, and with it loaded with free maps from Open Street Maps I never once questioned my location.
Very dated interface, and map acquisition.

Features

Compatibility

iOS, PC

Interfaces

USB, NMEA 0183 compatible

Bluetooth, SD Card slot, NMEA 0183 compatible

Battery Life

16 hours

Internal Memory

4 GB

Power Source

2 AA batteries

Protection

IPX-7 Waterproof

Accessories Included

USB cable, Lanyard

1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription, Carabiner clip, USB cable

Extras

Area calculation, Geocaching-friendly, Hunt/fish calendar, Sun and moon information, Picture viewer

Area calculation, Automatic routing, Hunt/fish calendar, Sun and moon information, Picture viewer

Internal Memory
Battery Life

What customers say about "Features"

Garmin GPSMAP 64 Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

Only feature I haven't tested is the waterproof claim I'm sure it is it seems sealed up expect it to perform.
Overall, the unit has been very reliable, the battery use is really not that bad especially given the features of the unit. If I use the unit for 9 hours a day straight without turning it off only using two typical AA batteries I can easily get three to four days out of the batteries.
The battery lasted the entire 5 days and held up to the non-stop rain with no issues. Defently get one if you are a hiker !
The battery life is horrible. Even after setting the device for maximum battery life and turning it off overnight, I awaken to find what were brand new AA alkaline batteries, nearly dead.
Compared to previous models the battery life is rather short. This can be mitigated by turning off GLONASS and WAAS reception, as well as turning down the back lighting. Throw and extra set of AA's in your pack as a contingency.

Garmin GPSMAP 64s Worldwide with High-Sensitivity GPS and GLONASS Receiver

The battery lasted the entire 5 days and held up to the non-stop rain with no issues. Defently get one if you are a hiker!
Intuitive for the most part if you have owned a Garmin in the past and would be simple for a new user to get up and running fast.
This little gps took a serious beating that day. Despite the beating, it still functioned just fine.
Built-in Bluetooth connectivity also seemed interesting and possibly useful.
My GPS was about 2 years old and developed a problem with the screen.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, FCC

Manufacturer warranty

1 year

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

249.99 $

299.99 $

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