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
Lousy performance
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: Mountain biker
Lousy performance,
Takes forever to send a preset message and often the Recipient cannot locate me!
So far a total waste of money and time!
Takes forever to send a preset message and often the Recipient cannot locate me!
So far a total waste of money and time!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 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
Great features
on April 8, 2022
Posted by: HiiKER Mike
Bought it three weeks ago I’m so happy I did I feel safe and secure now
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great little device
on April 8, 2022
Posted by: TechDad2022
My son took the inReach mini 2 to Patagonia on a week long trip. Before leaving, the preset messages were set to arrived, underway and doing fine. The battery lasted the whole week with 30 min logging/reporting and power off at night. Figuring out which plan works best is probably the hardest task. IMO, the annual safety plan makes the most sense, even with some monthly trackpoint overages. Judicious use of free preset messages provides connection and location without the burden of detailed communication.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works effectively
on April 9, 2022
Posted by: Lally
It does what it says on the box. Durable construction. The companion apps suffer the same problems as all Garmin apps.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Compact Communication!
on April 9, 2022
Posted by: pnwhiker1
I’m still getting used to the differences on the Mini2 from the Explorer. I swapped out - don’t own a computer and sending a text on the Explorer. Luckily the Explore App makes sending a text on the Mini2 a breeze! Set up and updates are able to be done without a computer, also a plus! Screens on the Mini2 are a challenge to navigate and some features are only available on the device itself. Coordinates are no longer linked to the map, so you also have to set up map share. It’s a learning process. I think for the purpose of it I think I’ll like the Mini2 despite the monochrome screen (difficult to see in low light) and limited capabilities. Give it a try - everyone needs a similar 11th essential in their gear!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good device but wish fo more
on April 10, 2022
Posted by: Chainsaw
I bought this to replace an aged SPOT device. It does all the SPOT did in a much smaller package. I wish it would have more detailed maps as part of the Navigational tab. All I get is a blank screen with my trip and no surrounding details. Wish they would add details similar to what you get with regular GPS devices.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Difficult to use, set up and is not that reliable
on April 12, 2022
Posted by: Ekim007
The device simply isn’t very good. The UI is terrible, any type of canopy greatly reduces both battery life and transmission ability.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 14, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini. 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
Great device and happy to have it!
on April 13, 2022
Posted by: Nico R
Living in Death Valley makes hiking and exploring so much more comfortable. Love the updated version and I am happy is works with Garmin explorer. It is easy to use and definitely worth the investment for the peace of mind. Also, I am glad to have it when motorcycling out where there is no service. Probably not worth upgrading if you have the mini, but worth it if you do not have one.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 14, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin