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
1
Really doesn't work well
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: Inreachmini
I thought this would be a good solution where cell signal is weak, unfortunately the satellite signal is not much better. Little connectivity, where in the Dame location starling worked great.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
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.
product.support@garmin.com.
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Customer Rating
2
No Custom Messages and Too Expensive Subscription!
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: reds74
I was very disappointed to see that the ability to create 3 customized preset messages was replaced by 3 Garmin-defined "Check-In" messages. The messages they chose are stupid and I would never choose to use those typically. This seems like a money grab by Garmin to force you to use the custom messages which they charge you for.
Speaking of Money grab...the subscription options for this service are quite expensive. I am considering just upgrading my phone and ditching this thing.
Speaking of Money grab...the subscription options for this service are quite expensive. I am considering just upgrading my phone and ditching this thing.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
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.
product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Essential piece of gear for the backcountry!
on May 1, 2024
Posted by: Matt615
This thing rocks! Super intuitive setup made getting going on the device easy. I went with the month to month plan and only use when needed. Made it super easy to communicate with my wife back home and give her piece of mind when I would otherwise be unreachable. Highly recommend the mini if you’re already using your phone for mapping.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
ATV
on May 1, 2024
Posted by: Patrick67
I bought this and the mounting system from Ram Mount to carry on the roll cage of my side by side. Adventures take us to places with no cell coverage and wanted the piece of mind that we can reach out for help if needed be it texting or the 911 feature. Also have it synced to my Garmin Tread.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
4
defective
on May 1, 2024
Posted by: Rachel H
One bottom on the side is loose, which makes too much noise every click.
Otherwise, it is a good add-on gear to the adventure trips and offers you peace of mind.
Otherwise, it is a good add-on gear to the adventure trips and offers you peace of mind.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind.
on May 4, 2024
Posted by: Happy in Tally
My wife and I live in Tallahassee and one grown child in St. Petersburg and one in Tulsa. We have always been afraid that if the grid goes down in an emergency -- localized or wide spread -- we would lose touch with them right at a dangerous and critical time. A satellite phone would do the job -- but, oh, what a cost for three!
Enter the Garmin InReach Mini2. We bought three, one for each of us, and prepaid a year for basic text service for each. Wow, the comfort knowing that in an emergency we can still keep touch with each other! These are little miracle machines! Very, very happy with them. (The Iridium satellite network is VERY responsive.)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great features and battery
on May 4, 2024
Posted by: FLooFy
I bought this item a while ago and the battery has really impressed me. The ease of use with the Bluetooth on my phone is also amazing. The connection is near instant
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
3
Works ok
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: F.A.S
It is a little confusing on operation with phone Haven’t figured out why I need phone to connect to it
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 15, 2024
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.
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