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Garmin Approach Z82 vs Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
What Approach Z82 does better (1) and where inReach Mini 3 Plus wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.1Maps & navigation5.9
4.0Battery7.6
5.9Durability3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach Z82inReach Mini 3 Plus
| Approach Z82 | inReach Mini 3 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 80 mm | 98 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 123 mm | 55 mm | +68 mm |
| Depth | 42 mm | 27 mm | +15 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 125 g | +107 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach Z82 better than inReach Mini 3 Plus?
- Preloaded mapsYes · inReach Mini 3 Plus: No
Why is inReach Mini 3 Plus better than Approach Z82?
- Battery life15 h vs 350 h23.3×
- Satellite systems supported1 vs 44×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · Approach Z82: Yes
- Weight232 g vs 125 g+86%
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 | — | 1.9″ |
| Resolution | — | 306 × 230 |
| Horizontal resolution | — | 306 px |
| Vertical resolution | — | 230 px |
| Pixel density | — | 201 ppi |
| Display type | OLED / AMOLED | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | No |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Map types | Golf courses | — |
| Voice control | — | Yes |
| Preloaded golf courses | 43,000 | — |
| Electronic compass | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 350 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 232 g | 125 g |
| Width | 123 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 80 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 42 mm | 27 mm |
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