--- product_id: 518113580 title: "Garmin eTrex® SE GPS Handheld Navigator, Extra Battery Life, Wireless Connectivity, Multi-GNSS Support, Sunlight Readable Screen" brand: "garmin" price: "$314.82" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Garmin" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/518113580-garmin-etrex-se-gps-handheld-navigator-extra-battery-life-wireless store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 168h battery life Sunlight-readable screen Multi-GNSS support Garmin eTrex® SE GPS Handheld Navigator, Extra Battery Life, Wireless Connectivity, Multi-GNSS Support, Sunlight Readable Screen **Brand:** garmin **Price:** $314.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧭 Navigate Boldly, Explore Endlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Garmin eTrex® SE GPS Handheld Navigator, Extra Battery Life, Wireless Connectivity, Multi-GNSS Support, Sunlight Readable Screen by garmin - **How much does it cost?** $314.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/518113580-garmin-etrex-se-gps-handheld-navigator-extra-battery-life-wireless) ## Best For - garmin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted garmin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged & Ready:** IPX7 water-resistant design and digital compass keep you confidently on course, no matter the elements. - • **Endurance Champion:** Up to 168 hours of uninterrupted adventure with replaceable AA batteries—never cut your journey short. - • **Satellite Superpower:** Access GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou & QZSS for pinpoint accuracy even in the toughest terrains. - • **Sunshine-Ready Display:** 2.2” high-res screen that stays crystal clear under blazing sunlight—your trail companion, rain or shine. - • **Seamless Smartphone Sync:** Pair effortlessly with Garmin Explore app for wireless updates, live geocaching, weather alerts & smart notifications. ## Overview The Garmin eTrex® SE is a compact, rugged handheld GPS navigator featuring a sunlight-readable 2.2” high-resolution display, multi-GNSS satellite support for superior tracking, and an industry-leading battery life of up to 168 hours. Designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts, it pairs wirelessly with the Garmin Explore app to deliver real-time geocaching, weather updates, and smart notifications. Its water-resistant IPX7 rating and digital compass ensure reliable navigation in any environment, making it the ultimate tool for millennial professionals who demand precision, durability, and connectivity on every adventure. ## Description Ready. Set. Hike. With the eTrex® SE GPS handheld navigator, you’ll get battery life that lasts up to 168 hours with 2 AA batteries (not included). You’ll view waypoints, track your location and find your way back to favorite spots on the 2.2” high-resolution screen. You can pair it with the Garmin Explore™ app on your compatible smartphone for wireless software updates, Geocaching Live, wireless connectivity for cloud storage, Active Weather, smart notifications and more. It’s water-resistant (rated to IPX7) and offers multi-GNSS support to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone. With a digital compass that’s accurate even while standing still, it provides what you need to enjoy the outdoors more. Review: Small GPS, battery usage great, works with my Phone - It is very small GPS with an adequate view screen. The buttons, need to be pressed in the center, and are a bit stiff. It took a while to get used to the menus and buttons. Within a day of taking it out on a trail, It became easier to operate. Downloaded the manual from Garmin since the manual that comes with it is just a few pages. I paired it to a large screen phone. It works flawlessly with the phone. You get to see a nice trail map with elevation reading and all waypoints along the trail. The GPS lacks an elevation history page. The map on the GPS is really useless but the electronic compass works perfectly. Several other pages on the GPS give you ample information. This is a back-up for my other Garmin GPS... I found it small but extremely useful and accurate. Hooked it up to a phone at the end of the day and downloaded the information to my phones. The phone has a big nice map. Since I need to carry a phone, linking the two together is easy. If I need extra information I just bluetooth to my phone in seconds. For the cheapest GPS Available it a very good buy. Review: Took a week to work but now I love it - Now that I finally got it working it is awesome for geocaching when in network range. During the first week I owned this it would not give me the signin code to connect it to geocaching live. After a little over a week it suddenly worked! Now that it's working it is perfect for in network geocaching. 1) the battery lasts forever 2) the screen is fantastic in bright sunlight. In fact the brighter the sun the brighter the screen! 3) it's light 4) it's small and easy to carry 5) geocaching live works great to find the most nearby caches while in network range 6) seems durable and purported to be waterproof which is important while on the trails 7) has USB C connector!!! Woohoo! Cons: 1) kind of wonky screen choices to get to the next cache. Clicky clacking around gets annoying. Maybe I can customize. I hope I can figure out how to customize this. Maybe Garmin will fix this nonsense in their next version 2) need to take the back cover off to access the USB port. But this would help keep it waterproof and keep dust and dirt out of the port so I can live with it 3) it complains about more than 1000 downloaded caches. Why oh why can't I just buy some more memory and let me store 4000 caches on it? What is the big deal Garmin? Just make it happen. I only try to get 1 cache per day so I can live with the wonkiness given the other features. Last time I grabbed some hiking caches with my family I almost exclusively used the SE and only pulled out my phone to look at the high quality trail map ## Features - The 2.2” high-resolution display is easy to read, even in bright sunlight - Get long battery life of up to 168 hours in standard mode and up to 1,800 hours in expedition mode with 2 field-replaceable AA batteries (not included) - Pair with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone for wireless software updates, trip planning, Active Weather, smart notifications and additional mapping - Get automatic cache updates from Geocaching Live, including descriptions, logs and hints when paired to the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone - Multi-GNSS support gives access to multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS) to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone - Plot your bearing with the digital compass, which provides an accurate heading even when stationary - Hike in any weather with the water-resistant design (rated to IPX7) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BT35C89P | | Additional Features | Bluetooth | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Audio Output Mode | Digital | | Battery Average Life | 168 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #20,401 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #15 in Handheld GPS Units | | Brand | Garmin | | Built-In Media | eTrex SE handheld device, documentation | | Compatible Devices | Android, iPhone | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Truck | | Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB | | Control Method | App | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (595) | | Display Type | LED | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759305628 | | Human-Interface Input | Buttons | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.8"L x 5.24"W x 2.13"H | | Item Type Name | Handheld GPS | | Item Weight | 5.5 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Garmin | | Map Types | North America | | Memory Storage Capacity | 28 MB | | Model Name | Garmin eTrex SE | | Model Year | 2023 | | Mounting Type | Handheld | | Operating System | Windows | | Resolution | 480 x 272 | | Screen Size | 2.16 Inches | | Sport Type | Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle | | Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS | | UPC | 753759305628 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Digital - **Battery Life:** 168 Hours - **Brand:** Garmin - **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB - **Included Components:** eTrex SE handheld device, documentation - **Map Type:** North America - **Model Name:** Garmin eTrex SE - **Screen Size:** 2.16 Inches - **Special Feature:** Bluetooth - **Vehicle Service Type:** Truck ## Images ![Garmin eTrex® SE GPS Handheld Navigator, Extra Battery Life, Wireless Connectivity, Multi-GNSS Support, Sunlight Readable Screen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CJpzvVPeL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the benefit of the features that require active cell phone date (weather, etc) when I can just get those on my phone instead? I** A: With Active Weather on the eTrex SE it is another option. It would be good to use in inclement weather to protect your phone. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny **Q: Are you able to set a proximity alert to warn you when you are close to a waypoint using this device?** A: The eTrex SE does not have a proximity alert. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny **Q: Can you attach this to your wrist?** A: No the eTrex SE is not able to be worn on your wrist. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny **Q: Can you manually enter coordinates to navigate to, or can you only mark a point you are at (like the older etrex models)?** A: Yes, you can enter coordinates and you can mark where you are with the eTrex SE. For more information please view our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. You can also contact Product Support or email us at product.support@garmin.com. Thanks Jenny ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small GPS, battery usage great, works with my Phone *by D***D on April 22, 2024* It is very small GPS with an adequate view screen. The buttons, need to be pressed in the center, and are a bit stiff. It took a while to get used to the menus and buttons. Within a day of taking it out on a trail, It became easier to operate. Downloaded the manual from Garmin since the manual that comes with it is just a few pages. I paired it to a large screen phone. It works flawlessly with the phone. You get to see a nice trail map with elevation reading and all waypoints along the trail. The GPS lacks an elevation history page. The map on the GPS is really useless but the electronic compass works perfectly. Several other pages on the GPS give you ample information. This is a back-up for my other Garmin GPS... I found it small but extremely useful and accurate. Hooked it up to a phone at the end of the day and downloaded the information to my phones. The phone has a big nice map. Since I need to carry a phone, linking the two together is easy. If I need extra information I just bluetooth to my phone in seconds. For the cheapest GPS Available it a very good buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Took a week to work but now I love it *by J***J on July 19, 2025* Now that I finally got it working it is awesome for geocaching when in network range. During the first week I owned this it would not give me the signin code to connect it to geocaching live. After a little over a week it suddenly worked! Now that it's working it is perfect for in network geocaching. 1) the battery lasts forever 2) the screen is fantastic in bright sunlight. In fact the brighter the sun the brighter the screen! 3) it's light 4) it's small and easy to carry 5) geocaching live works great to find the most nearby caches while in network range 6) seems durable and purported to be waterproof which is important while on the trails 7) has USB C connector!!! Woohoo! Cons: 1) kind of wonky screen choices to get to the next cache. Clicky clacking around gets annoying. Maybe I can customize. I hope I can figure out how to customize this. Maybe Garmin will fix this nonsense in their next version 2) need to take the back cover off to access the USB port. But this would help keep it waterproof and keep dust and dirt out of the port so I can live with it 3) it complains about more than 1000 downloaded caches. Why oh why can't I just buy some more memory and let me store 4000 caches on it? What is the big deal Garmin? Just make it happen. I only try to get 1 cache per day so I can live with the wonkiness given the other features. Last time I grabbed some hiking caches with my family I almost exclusively used the SE and only pulled out my phone to look at the high quality trail map ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, cost effective device for some uses *by E***E on March 24, 2023* This GPS receiver is pretty obviously aimed at a subset of the usual customer community, so you'll want to make sure you know what it can / can't do before jumping at its great price. You do not get a color screen, or fancy graphics that you'd get with a $300+ unit, or even on your smart phone. What you do get is a pocketable GPS with super-long battery life (far better than any phone's), support for all existing navigation networks (GPS and Galileo and Glonass -- at the cost of reduced battery lifetime), and some broadly-useful core functions. It's great for old-school (pre-smartphone) geocaching, or orienteering, or hiking. My only real complaints so far (having just received the unit) are with the user interface / documentation. The menu system is classic Garmin, a bit "clunky." Digging through the manual isn't much better, since the unit and its manual both use... unique... terms for some things, and they're not explicitly defined anywhere. I bought the unit primarily for geotagging photos -- I need it to record a log of my path that I can later save to a GPX file. As far as my interface to the eTrex SE, this means I most often want to turn on / turn off logging and then save the data -- but doing this takes a relatively deep dive in the menus. Deeper than I'd like it to be, at any rate. I'll update this review after I put some miles on this gadget (and so can speak semi-intelligently to its actual battery life and accuracy), in the meantime, here are some terms to know as you start using the device or perusing its manual: Activity -- a recorded GPS track. You can have the device start recording automatically based on your motion, or do it manually (with some effort). You'll need to dive into the menus to end the activity / save a file in either case, so you might as well get used to this path. Course -- a pre-defined path you would subsequently like to follow. A course is defined by a series of "Locations," also called "Course Points" by the device / manual (most folks would probably call them "waypoints"). Expedition Mode -- a low-power mode to extend battery life. Bluetooth is turned off, your track is recorded less often. ## Frequently Bought Together - Garmin eTrex® SE GPS Handheld Navigator, Extra Battery Life, Wireless Connectivity, Multi-GNSS Support, Sunlight Readable Screen - TUSITA Silicone Case Compatible with Garmin eTrex SE - Black - Supershieldz (2 Pack) Designed for Garmin eTrex SE Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Anti Scratch, Bubble Free --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/518113580-garmin-etrex-se-gps-handheld-navigator-extra-battery-life-wireless](https://www.desertcart.us/products/518113580-garmin-etrex-se-gps-handheld-navigator-extra-battery-life-wireless) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*