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Are you considering which Garmin inReach handheld satellite communicator to buy? The table below compares the current Garmin inReach range available to buy from ActiveGPS including the Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus, Garmin inReach Mini 3, Garmin inReach Mini 2 and Garmin inReach Messenger.
The comparison table below highlights the main comparison features e.g. screen size, satellite messaging, compass and altimeter, wireless connectivity, preloaded mapping, voice and photo messaging, battery life and weight, to enable you to identify and see the difference between the Garmin inReach models.
Want to compare the Garmin inReach series alongside other Garmin handheld ranges e.g. Montana, Oregon and eTrex? Please see the full handheld GPS comparison table.
| Model | Screen size | Touchscreen | Satellite Messaging | Compass and altimeter | Bluetooth | ANT+ | Preloaded Mapping | Voice/Photo messaging | Battery life | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus |
1.9-inch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not specified | Not specified | No (basemap only) | Yes | Up to 14.6 days (10-minute tracking) | 125g |
 Garmin inReach Mini 3 |
1.9-inch | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not specified | Not specified | No (basemap only) | No | Up to 14.6 days (10-minute tracking) | 122g |
 Garmin inReach Mini 2 |
0.9-inch | No | Yes | Not specified | Yes | Yes | Not specified | No | Up to 14 days (10-minute tracking) | 100g |
 Garmin inReach Messenger |
1-inch | No | Yes | Not specified | Yes | Yes | Not specified | No | Up to 28 days (10-minute tracking) | 114g |
The Garmin inReach Explorer+, Garmin inReach SE+ and original Garmin inReach Mini have all been discontinued and are not included in the comparison table above. If you already own one of these models and are looking for information or accessories, see the Garmin inReach Explorer+, Garmin inReach SE+ or Garmin inReach Mini pages.
The above table only features the Garmin inReach models that you can buy from ActiveGPS. If you would like to compare handheld models from a different Garmin range e.g. Montana handhelds, please click on the relevant link below to compare models:
‣Garmin GPSMAP comparison table
‣Garmin Montana comparison table
Want to compare the Garmin inReach series alongside other Garmin handheld ranges e.g. Oregon, eTrex and GPSMAP? Please see the full handheld GPS comparison table.
We are official Internet Retailers of Garmin products and we sell genuine Garmin accessories and maps. We purchase from the Garmin UK distributor. We do not buy on the grey market and we do not sell counterfeit products. You can rest assured that by purchasing from ActiveGPS.co.uk you will receive the full support of Garmin.
This page was last updated on: 16th September 2026
