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
4
Great size, great battery life, better app.
on March 1, 2022
Posted by: NewChuck
I’m a cyclist and hiker/backpacker, who uses my InReach several times a week. I upgraded to the Mini 2 from a larger InReach
Explorer +. I appreciate the lighter weight, smaller size while having as much or more
battery life. I like the USB-C charging. My feelings as mixed when it comes to the new app. InReach is so much easier when using through the app, but as many things Garmin, the apps leave me wanting. I think over time, and after watching more tutorials this will get better.
Explorer +. I appreciate the lighter weight, smaller size while having as much or more
battery life. I like the USB-C charging. My feelings as mixed when it comes to the new app. InReach is so much easier when using through the app, but as many things Garmin, the apps leave me wanting. I think over time, and after watching more tutorials this will get better.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 1, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
It works, and can’t beat the size, but clunky menu
on March 2, 2022
Posted by: Photoguy
I’ve only used this for a few day hikes to test it out, but the trip tracking has worked really well and I’ve successfully tested the two way texting that worked where there was no chance my phone would have. Only downside is that the menu a little clunky, because you have only a few buttons on the device and a small screen, but it’s easy enough to figure out. If you have the room in your bag I’d probably say get the model with the larger color screen, but this has worked very well.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 3, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Mini 2
on March 4, 2022
Posted by: Leonsdad
Let me start off by saying I had no experience with a sat communicator before buying this device. I’ve used it a few times in the month since I bought it and like it so far. I have had some issues sending messages through the app and I’m not sure why. At first I thought the reason was that I was under tree canopy. But when I tried sending messages from a wide open parking lot with no aerial obstructions, they still wouldn’t send through the app. I’ll probably contact customer service to find out why. I can send them through the device though. Anyways, good device so far. I bought it over the original mini because all the new inreach devices run off the explorer app. So I figured it would be updated more often. I have yet to use the sos button or tracback. But I’m sure they work good.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Major improvement!!
on March 4, 2022
Posted by: Globalhawk
I purchased the mini2 to replace my mini. Major upgrades include battery life (biggest improvement), menu navigation, auto track back, compass, and ability to acquire additional satellite systems for better low vis GPS signal. Garmin did well with these new features. Worth the money in my opinion.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
3
Piece of mind in a light weight package
on March 4, 2022
Posted by: tvalone1
I have played with this alot with the iphone app and directly with the terminal window. Setting waypoints and navigating back worked well.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 7, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini 2. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Much better that my Spot Gen2
on March 5, 2022
Posted by: dumbbear
Still winter here, so have only used it on my morning dog walks.
Sending texts is simple enough.
I would like to see some videos on mapping with the Gamin Explore app
Sending texts is simple enough.
I would like to see some videos on mapping with the Gamin Explore app
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great battery life
on March 5, 2022
Posted by: runhikemike
I upgraded from my original and fantastic InReach Mini. I wanted the better battery life to basically eliminate the need for charging on a 3-4 day trip so I can leave it on all the time. While I do use it as a backcountry device, it also doubles as an everyday safety device since I live in an area where the next major earthquake could take out cell service for at least a few days. This gives me an alternate way of telling out of area family that we're ok.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 7, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Works well for me!
on March 6, 2022
Posted by: ClayB
GPS is sensitive and quick to lock in position. Messaging works fine but built-in messages best created on PC and uploaded to Mini 2. Number of messages probably large enough to minimize need for messages created on device. Text entry for custom messages is usable but clunky. Menu system not really intuitive but with use it is manageable. It works okay with a four-button input/control interface. Using virtual keyboard on smartphone and Bluetooth works okay but then one more electronic device is not always ideal. Subscriptions are a bit steep. Battery life still needs better assessment. I will carry a compact 10 AH power bank and GZ Nomad 7 for recharging on longer hikes. Bottom line - it does what I want without unwanted weight and size. I would recommend this device to a friend if their needs are similar to mine.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 7, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin