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

コメント (21)

@d3bugg3r 3ヶ月前

i'm realy surprised how well the Mini did its job. great comparison
@NBTJacklyn 2ヶ月前

Immediate good energy Love this vibe
@BrentHottle-gi2pe 3ヶ月前

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.
@MurCurieux 3ヶ月前

This is why i love this channel
@richarddufresne2683 3ヶ月前

Another great video, thank you for this test. 🙂
@CorneViljoen 3ヶ月前

Great video and comparison!
@ggs0605 3ヶ月前

Thank you so much for your time and expertise!!
@offdagrid877 3ヶ月前

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
@hbjtf 3ヶ月前

We never miss an episode. Thank you for your thoroughness.
@kishascape 2ヶ月前

Neat I always really liked gpsmap 65s for use out here.
@KP-rz3gk 3ヶ月前

Another awesome and useful video. Thanks!
@billbeyatte 3ヶ月前

Great video. Jeez, you have a lot of $$ tied up in tech. You're the Consumer Reports of hiking gear.
@twloughlin 3ヶ月前

Gives me faith in my Garmin 67i. Thanks.
@krishnansrinivasan830 1ヶ月前

Awesome & Thanks :)
@eatthepi 3ヶ月前

Are you sure none of these devices are snapping the trackline to a known hiking trail? Great walkthrough of the trackline comparison. So beautiful out west, wow!
@RichardsWorld 3ヶ月前

Perhaps how they are being worn or stored makes a difference?
@thomza 3ヶ月前

Thanks for doing this.
@MarkDaniel_ 3ヶ月前

This is great. Really difficult to find in depth comparisons like this. My Mini2 has been a workhorse, but have always been curious how it stacks up. Well done!
@thomasgriffin4714 3ヶ月前

Please try to compare several models of Android phones on a future hike.
@Mike196956 3ヶ月前

I enjoyed your comparison with the different gps units. I was wandering on the Apple 15 watch so you use a particular app for measurement? The same question with the Apple Ultra 2?