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Garmin GPSMAP 79s vs Garmin inReach Messenger
What GPSMAP 79s does better (2) and where inReach Messenger wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.0Display3.3
4.6Battery9.2
5.9Durability6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
GPSMAP 79sinReach Messenger
| GPSMAP 79s | inReach Messenger | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 70 mm | 64 mm | +6 mm |
| Width | 170 mm | 78 mm | +92 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 23 mm | +17 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GPSMAP 79s better than inReach Messenger?
- Screen size3″ vs 1.1″2.8×
- Satellite systems supported5 vs 4+25%
Why is inReach Messenger better than GPSMAP 79s?
- Battery life19 h vs 672 h35.4×
- Pixel density155 ppi vs 161 ppi+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 5 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | — | 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) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| ANT+ | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 19 h | 672 h |
| Power source | Rechargeable pack or AA | Built-in rechargeable |
| Runs on AA batteries | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | — | 114 g |
| Width | 170 mm | 78 mm |
| Height | 70 mm | 64 mm |
| Depth | 40 mm | 23 mm |
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