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Garmin GPSMAP 86sc vs Garmin inReach Mini 2
What GPSMAP 86sc does better (1) and where inReach Mini 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.4Display6.6
7.5Maps & navigation8.5
4.0Connectivity & safety4.4
6.7Battery5.9
5.0Durability7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
GPSMAP 86scinReach Mini 2
| GPSMAP 86sc | inReach Mini 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 178 mm | 99 mm | +79 mm |
| Width | 68 mm | 52 mm | +16 mm |
| Depth | 44 mm | 26 mm | +18 mm |
| Weight | 272 g | 100 g | +172 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GPSMAP 86sc better than inReach Mini 2?
- Screen size3″ vs 1.3″2.3×
Why is inReach Mini 2 better than GPSMAP 86sc?
- Battery life35 h vs 336 h9.6×
- Weight272 g vs 100 g2.7×
- Pixel density155 ppi vs 191 ppi+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 3 | 3 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3″ | 1.3″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 400 | 176 × 176 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 176 px |
| Vertical resolution | 400 px | 176 px |
| Pixel density | 155 ppi | 191 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | Worldwide |
| Map types | Satellite imagery | — |
| Satellite imagery | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | — |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | — |
| Electronic compass | — | Yes |
| Waypoints | 10,000 | 1,000 |
| 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 | 336 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 | 100 g |
| Width | 68 mm | 52 mm |
| Height | 178 mm | 99 mm |
| Depth | 44 mm | 26 mm |
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