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Garmin GPSMAP 86sc vs Garmin inReach Messenger
What GPSMAP 86sc does better (1) and where inReach Messenger wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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5.4Display3.3
4.0Connectivity & safety4.4
6.7Battery9.2
5.0Durability6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
GPSMAP 86scinReach Messenger
| GPSMAP 86sc | inReach Messenger | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 178 mm | 64 mm | +114 mm |
| Width | 68 mm | 78 mm | −10 mm |
| Depth | 44 mm | 23 mm | +21 mm |
| Weight | 272 g | 114 g | +158 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GPSMAP 86sc better than inReach Messenger?
- Screen size3″ vs 1.1″2.8×
Why is inReach Messenger better than GPSMAP 86sc?
- Battery life35 h vs 672 h19.2×
- Weight272 g vs 114 g2.4×
- Satellite systems supported3 vs 4+33%
- Pixel density155 ppi vs 161 ppi+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 3 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | — |
| 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) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | — |
| Map types | Satellite imagery | — |
| Satellite imagery | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | — |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Waypoints | 10,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | — | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | — | Yes |
| Satellite network | — | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Flashlight | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 35 h | 672 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes | — |
| Weight | 272 g | 114 g |
| Width | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Height | 178 mm | 64 mm |
| Depth | 44 mm | 23 mm |
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