Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,289 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,289 reviews
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
41
1 Star
63
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to set up.
on June 27, 2025
Posted by: Willy Mack
The mini is a solid and cost effective piece of mind
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Mixed feelings
on June 29, 2025
Posted by: Love to hike
I’m a 75yo woman who hikes alone and bought this for its tracking, communication, and SOS features. I occasionally have trouble with no bars on my cellphone due to clouds and trees, and thought the mini 2 tracker would be a solution. However, I don’t have the dexterity to easily push the various buttons. And the screen is not only tiny, but the grey backlight makes it difficult to read. In spite of watching numerous tutorials on YouTube, I use it only for the SOS feature (I successfully did the scheduled test), and continue to rely on my phone for communication and AllTrails tracking. For the more sophisticated hiker who likes social media, there’s additional features to enjoy if you have the dexterity, eyesight, and patience.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Life Saving
on July 1, 2025
Posted by: Slitchy
During a backpacking trip with some buddies, a storm unexpectedly came over night. Around 4am a large tree got uprooted and slammed down right on top of one of my friends tent. There was no cell service so I was very fortunate to have my Garmin to be able to call SOS and get him the help he needed. I will be bringing my Garmin with me every trip from now on. Even just for the peace of mind, this device is 100% worth it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
First Trip
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: Rick25
Definitely a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it does what it’s supposed to do. Very good battery life
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Connection for Family Health Crisis
on July 3, 2025
Posted by: Psmartin
I bought this the week before traveling for work in Alaska knowing I would be in an area with no service multiple days. But it gave me the connection with my family back home to help ensure I was in contact with them during a health crisis with mom.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 3, 2025
Posted by: Andrew R
Works great, better to have a plan, than no plan at all in the event of a emergency! Worked well in the mountains, had I not lost my first one.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Will not adventure without my Mini2
on July 5, 2025
Posted by: asutton2
I am a Ham Radio Operator and participate with the SUMMITS ON THE AIR program. On a recent trip to West Virginia I experienced several days with No cell service. I took the opportunity to test my iPhons’s satellite messaging system and was prompted to find a clear area to point toward the horizon. After 2 satellite passes the message was finally sent. The time and effort I thought would be too much if an injury was involved. This was my first outing with my Garmin mini 2 and feel safer with the SOS button to call for assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Works great, not easy to use.
on July 7, 2025
Posted by: StarShooterBob
The device tracks position well on off shore trips. Rather complicated to set up for sending texts with tracking location. 2 trips now it did not send any data. Seems complicated by need to use mobile phone and device to start sending tracking info. Will keep trying.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin