Large 7-inch diagonal WVGA sunlight readable display

XM weather and audio capability (GPSMAP 696 only)

Battery: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (replaceable)

Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours battery life with full backlight and GXM 40 connected (8 hours with BL @ 50% and XM connected)

5 Hz High-sensitivity GPS receiver

Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each

User waypoints: 3000

Track log: 10,000 points

Flight log: At least 50 most recent flights

SD card slot for additional Garmin mapping data

Size: 144W x 196H x 51D mm (5.7W x 7.7H x 2.0D inches)

Weight: 1012 g (2.2 lb) with battery pack, 635 g (1.4 lb) without battery pack; 361 g (0.80 lb) RAM mount