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Garmin Approach G20 Solar vs Garmin inReach Mini 3
What Approach G20 Solar does better (3) and where inReach Mini 3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Display8.5
8.1Maps & navigation3.3
5.9Connectivity & safety6.9
9.2Battery7.6
8.1Durability4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach G20 SolarinReach Mini 3
| Approach G20 Solar | inReach Mini 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 98 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 53 mm | 55 mm | −2 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 27 mm | −9 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 122 g | −14 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach G20 Solar better than inReach Mini 3?
- Preloaded mapsYes · inReach Mini 3: No
- Screen size2.1″ vs 1.9″+11%
- Weight108 g vs 122 g+13%
Why is inReach Mini 3 better than Approach G20 Solar?
- Battery life180 h vs 350 h+94%
- Satellite systems supported1 vs 44×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · Approach G20 Solar: Yes
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 201 ppi+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.1″ | 1.9″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 306 × 230 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 306 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 230 px |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 201 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | No |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | — |
| Map types | Golf courses | — |
| Preloaded golf courses | 43,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 180 h | 350 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 108 g | 122 g |
| Width | 53 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 27 mm |
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