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Garmin eTrex Touch vs Garmin inReach Messenger Plus
What eTrex Touch does better (4) and where inReach Messenger Plus wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Display3.3
4.0Connectivity & safety6.9
8.0Battery3.7
8.9Durability5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
eTrex TouchinReach Messenger Plus
| eTrex Touch | inReach Messenger Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 105 mm | 64 mm | +41 mm |
| Width | 66 mm | 78 mm | −12 mm |
| Depth | 25 mm | 23 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 117 g | +33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is eTrex Touch better than inReach Messenger Plus?
- Screen size3″ vs 1.1″2.8×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · inReach Messenger Plus: No
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 4+50%
- Battery life130 h vs 120 h+8%
Why is inReach Messenger Plus better than eTrex Touch?
- Weight150 g vs 117 g+28%
- Pixel density155 ppi vs 161 ppi+4%
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 | 3″ | 1.1″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 400 | 160 × 68 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 160 px |
| Vertical resolution | 400 px | 68 px |
| Pixel density | 155 ppi | 161 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map types | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery | — |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | — |
| Satellite imagery | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 32 GB | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 130 h | 120 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 150 g | 117 g |
| Width | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Height | 105 mm | 64 mm |
| Depth | 25 mm | 23 mm |
