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- eTrex Solar vs inReach Mini 2
Garmin eTrex Solar vs Garmin inReach Mini 2
What eTrex Solar does better (3) and where inReach Mini 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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3.2Display6.6
2.5Maps & navigation8.5
9.7Battery5.9
9.7Durability7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex SolarinReach Mini 2
| eTrex Solar | inReach Mini 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 99 mm | +6 mm |
| Width | 64 mm | 52 mm | +12 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 26 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 141 g | 100 g | +41 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Solar better than inReach Mini 2?
- Screen size2.2″ vs 1.3″+66%
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 32×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · inReach Mini 2: No
Why is inReach Mini 2 better than eTrex Solar?
- Battery life200 h vs 336 h+68%
- Preloaded mapsNo · eTrex Solar: Yes
- Weight141 g vs 100 g+41%
- Pixel density185 ppi vs 191 ppi+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 3 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.2″ | 1.3″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 176 × 176 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 176 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 185 ppi | 191 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | Worldwide |
| Internal storage | 0.03 GB | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | Yes |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | 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 | 336 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 | 100 g |
| Width | 64 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 99 mm |
| Depth | 31 mm | 26 mm |
