Garmin has announced the new GPSMAP 65 Series. Not a whole lot has changed for the new models other then additional GNSS support. The new GPSMAP 65 series is available for order here.
GPSMAP 65 | $549 AUD – Compatible accessories and box contents available on this page
GPSMAP 65s | $629 AUD - Compatible accessories and box contents available on this page
What’s Changed
There is realistically only one major change to the new 65 models compared to their 64 counterparts.
- Additional GNSS network support
- QZSS
- IRNSS
That’s it, two additional GNSS networks added the GPS. This won’t constitute an increase in positional accuracy. The only impact it may have is a faster connection acquisition and better signal retention.
GPSMAP 65 vs GPSMAP 64x vs GPSMAP 64 - Full Breakdown
| General | GPSMAP 64 | GPSMAP 64x | GPSMAP 65 |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS | 6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm | 6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm | 6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm |
| DISPLAY SIZE | (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) | (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) | 3.6 x 5.5 cm; 2.6" diagonal (6.6 cm) |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels | 160 x 240 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE | Transflective, 65K colour TFT | Transflective, 65K colour TFT | Transflective, 65K colour TFT |
| WEIGHT | 230g with batteries | 217g with batteries | 217 g with batteries |
| BATTERY TYPE | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended | 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| BATTERY LIFE | 16 hours | 16 hours | 16 hours |
| WATER RATING | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| INTERFACE | High-speed mini USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | High-speed mini USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | High-speed mini USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
| MEMORY/HISTORY | 4 GB | 8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) |
| Maps & Memory | |||
| PRELOADED MAPS | No | Yes (TopoActive; routable) | Yes (TopoActive; routable) |
| ABILITY TO ADD MAPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BASEMAP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) | No (additional mapping card needed) | Yes | Yes |
| MAP SEGMENTS | 3000 | 3000 | 3,000 |
| BIRDSEYE | 250 BirdsEye Imagery files | 250 BirdsEye Imagery files | 250 BirdsEye Imagery files |
| INCLUDES DETAILED HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES (COASTLINES, LAKE/RIVER SHORELINES, WETLANDS AND PERENNIAL AND SEASONAL STREAMS) | no (additional mapping needed) | Yes | Yes |
| INCLUDES SEARCHABLE POINTS OF INTERESTS (PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS, SCENIC LOOKOUTS AND PICNIC SITES) | no (additional mapping needed) | Yes | Yes |
| DISPLAYS NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND WILDERNESS AREAS | no (additional mapping needed) | Yes | Yes |
| EXTERNAL MEMORY STORAGE | yes (32 GB max microSD™ card) | yes (32 GB max microSD™ card) | Yes (32 GB max microSD™ card) |
| WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS | 5000 | 5000 | 5,000 |
| TRACKS | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| TRACK LOG | 10000 points, 200 saved tracks | 10000 points, 200 saved tracks | 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
| ROUTES | 200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing | 200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing | 200, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing |
| Sensors | |||
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GALILEO | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |||
| VIRB® REMOTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PAIRS WITH GARMIN CONNECT™ MOBILE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SMART NOTIFICATIONS ON HANDHELD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |||
| POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| COMPATIBLE WITH BASECAMP™ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AREA CALCULATION | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HUNT/FISH CALENDAR | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUN AND MOON INFORMATION | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GEOCACHING-FRIENDLY | Yes (Paperless) | Yes (Paperless) | Yes (Paperless) |
| CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE | yes (500 custom map tiles) | yes (500 custom map tiles) | yes (500 custom map tiles) |
| PICTURE VIEWER | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Applications | |||
| COMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP | No | No | Yes |
| GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLE | No | No | Yes |
| Connections | |||
| WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | Yes - Bluetooth®, ANT+® | No (only available on GPSMAP 64sx/csx) | Yes - Bluetooth®, ANT+® |