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Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
What inReach Mini 2 does better (2) and where inReach Mini 3 Plus wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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6.6Display8.5
8.5Maps & navigation5.9
4.4Connectivity & safety4.4
5.9Battery7.6
7.8Durability3.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
inReach Mini 2inReach Mini 3 Plus
| inReach Mini 2 | inReach Mini 3 Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 99 mm | 98 mm | +1 mm |
| Width | 52 mm | 55 mm | −3 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 27 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 100 g | 125 g | −25 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is inReach Mini 2 better than inReach Mini 3 Plus?
- Preloaded mapsYes · inReach Mini 3 Plus: No
- Weight100 g vs 125 g+25%
Why is inReach Mini 3 Plus better than inReach Mini 2?
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · inReach Mini 2: Yes
- Screen size1.3″ vs 1.9″+46%
- Battery life336 h vs 350 h+4%
- Satellite systems supported3 vs 4+33%
- Pixel density191 ppi vs 201 ppi+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 3 | 4 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | 1.9″ |
| Resolution | 176 × 176 | 306 × 230 |
| Horizontal resolution | 176 px | 306 px |
| Vertical resolution | 176 px | 230 px |
| Pixel density | 191 ppi | 201 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | No |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Voice control | — | Yes |
| Electronic compass | Yes | Yes |
| Waypoints | 1,000 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite network | Iridium | Iridium |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 336 h | 350 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | — | Yes |
| Weight | 100 g | 125 g |
| Width | 52 mm | 55 mm |
| Height | 99 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 27 mm |
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