Grand Canyon GPS Test - Garmin vs Apple

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A hardcore GPS test with Garmin, Apple, and Android units in the walls of the Grand Canyon.
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00:55 GPS Results

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In a detailed "Apple vs Garmin" extreme GPS test conducted in the rugged terrains of the Grand Canyon, the reliability of various GPS devices was put to the ultimate challenge. The Grand Canyon GPS Test, held at Skeleton Point on the South Kaibab Trail, was designed to evaluate the performance of leading GPS devices in emergency survival scenarios and extreme conditions, ensuring accuracy when it's most critical.

The devices tested included the Garmin GPS Map 67i and the Epix Pro, both equipped with multiband and multi-GNSS capabilities, alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the WorkOutdoors app, the iPhone 15 Pro Max with Gaia GPS, the Android-based Ulefone Armor 23 Ultra with Gaia GPS, and the Garmin inReach Mini 2 set to high-detail activity recording. The test sought to determine if these modern units could outperform older models that often showed significant errors in such a challenging environment.

Throughout the hike, each device’s GPS tracking was meticulously analyzed, especially as the trail ascended the steep cliff walls of the Grand Canyon—a location known for its GPS-signal challenges. The devices varied in performance, with some like the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Garmin Epix Pro showing strong results in multiband functionality. Others, particularly the Ulefone Armor 23, struggled with accuracy, illustrating the variability in GPS technology across different brands and operating systems.

The extreme GPS test not only highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of each device but also provided insights into how these technologies can serve hikers and adventurers in remote and demanding environments. This rigorous field test serves as a valuable resource for consumers looking to understand which devices might best meet their needs for reliable navigation aids in outdoor adventures and emergency survival situa

All Comments (21)

@d3bugg3r 3 months ago

i'm realy surprised how well the Mini did its job. great comparison
@MurCurieux 3 months ago

This is why i love this channel
@NBTJacklyn 2 months ago

Immediate good energy Love this vibe
@BrentHottle-gi2pe 3 months ago

I’ve compared my 66i to my 3rd gen iPhone SE running CalTopo in heavy tree coverage. The phone track is way more zigzagging with the Garmin following the old skid road a lot closer. I’m recalling a .5 mile longer track over 3 miles on the phone. I run the Garmin with gps only no ruski satellites. I attribute the Garmin accuracy to a purpose built device with an external antenna.
@twloughlin 3 months ago

Gives me faith in my Garmin 67i. Thanks.
@CorneViljoen 3 months ago

Great video and comparison!
@richarddufresne2683 3 months ago

Another great video, thank you for this test. 🙂
@ggs0605 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your time and expertise!!
@KP-rz3gk 3 months ago

Another awesome and useful video. Thanks!
@kishascape 2 months ago

Neat I always really liked gpsmap 65s for use out here.
@thomza 3 months ago

Thanks for doing this.
@FirdausIzam 2 months ago

A few things I love about my Garmin that an Apple Watch cannot compete with are the battery life, route tracking, and temps. Oh! Best of all, I could go 5 years without having to think of an upgrade.
@hbjtf 3 months ago

We never miss an episode. Thank you for your thoroughness.
@krishnansrinivasan830 1 month ago

Awesome & Thanks :)
@austinslater4773 3 months ago

Great video!
@offdagrid877 2 months ago

One small thing to consider with regard to the watches they are on your wrist and have much smaller antennas. The others generally in this type of situation would be in a pocket or somewhere in a back pack, where they would not be moving quite so erratically. I have the Epix pro 51mm fabulous watch and I find way more accurate than my iPhone 14 Pro Max when you get to small intricacies of a trail, although in open sky situations they can even determine which side of a path you’ve travelled on. As a general route recording tool most of the gps enabled devices these days are accurate enough. Interesting test though
@richardgeorge3115 3 months ago

Another useful video! The Apple Watch Ultra was not too bad.
@Chinhnguyen0497 2 months ago

great videos. I always want reviews of every feature like this. Absolute GPS accuracy is not necessary. but I want to see who has make it better, like Ulefone they have dual-band and they say it gives better accuracy but actually it is not quite accurate in this test. interesting If you can, please do this GPS test for other brands or phone models. Carrying 10 phones while hiking seems to be funny haha
@davidbock1801 3 months ago

Good vid. Interesting.
@billbeyatte 3 months ago

Great video. Jeez, you have a lot of $$ tied up in tech. You're the Consumer Reports of hiking gear.