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Garmin inReach Mini 3 vs Garmin Montana 700i
What inReach Mini 3 does better (5) and where Montana 700i wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.5Display9.3
3.3Maps & navigation6.6
6.9Connectivity & safety8.3
7.6Battery3.2
4.4Durability2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
inReach Mini 3Montana 700i
| inReach Mini 3 | Montana 700i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 98 mm | 183 mm | −85 mm |
| Width | 55 mm | 92 mm | −37 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 33 mm | −6 mm |
| Weight | 122 g | 410 g | −288 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is inReach Mini 3 better than Montana 700i?
- Battery life350 h vs 18 h19.4×
- Weight122 g vs 410 g3.4×
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 22×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · Montana 700i: No
- Pixel density201 ppi vs 187 ppi+7%
Why is Montana 700i better than inReach Mini 3?
- Screen size1.9″ vs 5″2.6×
- Preloaded mapsNo · inReach Mini 3: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 2 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | No |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.9″ | 5″ |
| Resolution | 306 × 230 | 480 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 306 px | 480 px |
| Vertical resolution | 230 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 201 ppi | 187 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | No | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | North America |
| Map types | — | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| Turn-by-turn routing | — | Yes |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | — | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | — | Yes |
| Waypoints | — | 10,000 |
| 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 |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Flashlight | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 350 h | 18 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 122 g | 410 g |
| Width | 55 mm | 92 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 183 mm |
| Depth | 27 mm | 33 mm |
