GarminSatellite communicator

Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus

Name: Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Brand: Garmin

Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus is a satellite communicator released in December 2025. Key specs: satellite systems supported 4, multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2), screen size 1.9″, two-way satellite messaging.

5.4Score

Display8.5

Maps & navigation5.9

Connectivity & safety4.4

Battery7.6

Durability3.5

price range$440–550

Full specifications

Released: December 2025
Type: Satellite communicator
Brand: Garmin
Popularity: #18 of 301
Model numbers: inReach Mini 3

4Satellite systems supported

YesMulti-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)

1.9″Screen size

NoPreloaded maps

YesTwo-way satellite messaging

350 hBattery life

IPx7Water protection (IPx)

125 gWeight

Spec guide

How it ranks among satellite communicators of 2025

Spec guide

Satellite systems supported · 4Bottom 25% Screen size · 1.9″Bottom 5% Battery life · 350 hTop 3% Water protection (IPx) · IPx7Bottom 36% Weight · 125 gTop 7%

Compared with satellite communicators released in 2025. Bars show the share of models it beats.

Specifications

Full specifications

Satellite positioning

Satellite systems: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Satellite systems supported: 4
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2): Yes

Display

Screen size: 1.9″
Resolution: 306 × 230
Horizontal resolution: 306 px
Vertical resolution: 230 px
Pixel density: 201 ppi
Display type: Transflective colour (sunlight-readable)
Touchscreen: Yes

Maps & navigation

Preloaded maps: No
Map coverage: Worldwide
Voice control: Yes
Electronic compass: Yes

Connectivity & safety

Two-way satellite messaging: Yes
SOS / emergency alert: Yes
Satellite network: Iridium
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
ANT+: Yes
USB-C: Yes

Battery & power

Battery life: 350 h
Power source: Built-in rechargeable

Build & durability

Protection rating: IP67
Water protection (IPx): IPx7
MIL-STD-810: Yes
Weight: 125 g
Width: 55 mm
Height: 98 mm
Depth: 27 mm

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GPS devices: Bluetooth + weight up to 250 g49 GPS devices — Power source: Built-in rechargeable + water protection (IPx) from IPx755 GPS devices — Satellite systems: Galileo + Power source: Built-in rechargeable57 GPS devices — Satellite systems: GPS + touchscreen58 GPS devices — Touchscreen + Power source: Built-in rechargeable62 GPS devices — Wi-Fi + Power source: Built-in rechargeable62 GPS devices: Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) + weight up to 1,000 g65 GPS devices — Satellite systems: QZSS + Wi-Fi66

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