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Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin inReach Messenger
What eTrex Solar does better (4) and where inReach Messenger wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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3.2Display3.3
9.7Battery9.2
9.7Durability6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarinReach Messenger
| eTrex Solar | inReach Messenger | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 64 mm | +41 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 78 mm | −14 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 23 mm | +8 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 114 g | +27 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than inReach Messenger?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 1.1″2×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · inReach Messenger: No
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 4+50%
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 161 ppi+15%
Why is inReach Messenger better than eTrex Solar?
- Battery life200 h vs 672 h3.4×
- Weight141 g vs 114 g+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 1.1″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 160 × 68 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 160 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 68 px |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 161 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | — |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 200 h | 672 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 141 g | 114 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 78 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 64 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 23 mm |
