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- inReach Mini 3 Plus vs X
Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus vs SPOT X
What inReach Mini 3 Plus does better (3) and where X wins (0) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Connectivity & safety9.3
7.6Battery4.8
3.5Durability2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
inReach Mini 3 PlusX
| inReach Mini 3 Plus | X | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 98 mm | 166 mm | −68 mm |
| Width | 55 mm | 74 mm | −19 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 24 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 125 g | 198 g | −73 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is inReach Mini 3 Plus better than X?
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 14×
- Battery life350 h vs 240 h+46%
- Weight125 g vs 198 g+58%
Why is X better than inReach Mini 3 Plus?
X has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.9″ | — |
| Resolution | 306 × 230 | — |
| Horizontal resolution | 306 px | — |
| Vertical resolution | 230 px | — |
| Pixel density | 201 ppi | — |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Monochrome LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | — |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | — |
| Voice control | Yes | — |
| Electronic compass | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite network | Iridium | Globalstar |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 350 h | 240 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes | — |
| Operating temperature (min) | — | -20 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | — | 60 °C |
| Weight | 125 g | 198 g |
| Width | 55 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 166 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 24 mm |
