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- inReach Mini vs X
Garmin inReach Mini vs SPOT X
What inReach Mini does better (1) and where X wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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8.3Connectivity & safety9.3
2.6Battery4.8
7.8Durability2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
inReach MiniX
| inReach Mini | X | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 99 mm | 166 mm | −67 mm |
| Width | 52 mm | 74 mm | −22 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 24 mm | +2 mm |
| Weight | 100 g | 198 g | −98 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is inReach Mini better than X?
- Weight100 g vs 198 g+98%
Why is X better than inReach Mini?
- Battery life90 h vs 240 h2.7×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 1.3″ | — |
| Resolution | 128 × 128 | — |
| Horizontal resolution | 128 px | — |
| Vertical resolution | 128 px | — |
| Pixel density | 139 ppi | — |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Monochrome LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Waypoints | 500 | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite network | Iridium | Globalstar |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| ANT+ | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 90 h | 240 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Operating temperature (min) | — | -20 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | — | 60 °C |
| Weight | 100 g | 198 g |
| Width | 52 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 99 mm | 166 mm |
| Depth | 26 mm | 24 mm |
