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Garmin inReach Messenger vs Septentrio AsteRx SBi3 Pro+
What inReach Messenger does better (1) and where AsteRx SBi3 Pro+ wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.4Durability8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
inReach MessengerAsteRx SBi3 Pro+
| inReach Messenger | AsteRx SBi3 Pro+ | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 64 mm | 36 mm | +28 mm |
| Width | 78 mm | 102 mm | −24 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 118 mm | −95 mm |
| Weight | 114 g | 490 g | −376 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is inReach Messenger better than AsteRx SBi3 Pro+?
- Weight114 g vs 490 g4.3×
Why is AsteRx SBi3 Pro+ better than inReach Messenger?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 6+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 6 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Tracking channels | — | 544 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | — | Yes |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | — | Yes |
| Dual-antenna heading | — | Yes |
| Correction sources | — | L-band / PPP, SBAS |
| L-band / PPP corrections | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.1″ | — |
| Resolution | 160 × 68 | — |
| Horizontal resolution | 160 px | — |
| Vertical resolution | 68 px | — |
| Pixel density | 161 ppi | — |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | — | 16 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 | 672 h | — |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Operating temperature (min) | — | -30 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | — | 65 °C |
| Weight | 114 g | 490 g |
| Width | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Height | 64 mm | 36 mm |
| Depth | 23 mm | 118 mm |
| Housing material | — | Ruggedized enclosure |
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