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Garmin Approach G20 Solar vs Garmin inReach Mini
What Approach G20 Solar does better (3) and where inReach Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Display5.2
5.9Connectivity & safety8.3
9.2Battery2.6
8.1Durability7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach G20 SolarinReach Mini
| Approach G20 Solar | inReach Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 99 mm | −9 mm |
| Width | 53 mm | 52 mm | +1 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 26 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 100 g | +8 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach G20 Solar better than inReach Mini?
- Battery life180 h vs 90 h2×
- Screen size2.1″ vs 1.3″+62%
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 139 ppi+37%
Why is inReach Mini better than Approach G20 Solar?
- Weight108 g vs 100 g+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.1″ | 1.3″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 128 × 128 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 128 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 128 px |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 139 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | — |
| Map types | Golf courses | — |
| Preloaded golf courses | 43,000 | — |
| Waypoints | — | 500 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 180 h | 90 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 108 g | 100 g |
| Width | 53 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 26 mm |
