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
3
Still figuring how to use this darn thing.
on June 15, 2024
Posted by: Marco7172
2 apps, subscriptions… I figured out how to send messages, still trying to figure out the tracker.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 18, 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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Customer Rating
2
GPS messenger that can't display GPS status
on June 16, 2024
Posted by: Geomorph
I bought this because my wife didn't like the weight of my Garmin Explorer+ and wouldn't take it hiking (I use it for paragliding). Unfortunately, the 2nd time we tried to use the Mini 2 to send a preset message, it couldn't acquire GPS and sent the message without a location. On the Garmin Explorer you can tell whether it has a good GPS signal, but on the Mini 2 you can't. You can't even get your coordinates with the apps, which appear to be generally less useful than the older Earthmate app. It appears to send messages just fine, but will probably return mine because it can't double as a GPS.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 18, 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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Customer Rating
3
Nice upgrade, difficult to use in a pro account
on June 17, 2024
Posted by: AK Pro User
I like the upgrades from the original Mini but the menus, workflow, and use is very different. I manage a pool of devices, giving them to different users for a few days or several months as needed. The Mini 2 works so differently from the Mini it has caused confusion and frustration for my users.
Get it together Garmin. This is a device people rely on for remote communication and SAFETY! If you are going to change the name of a feature from Preset to Check-in messages, do it for everything, not just one model.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 18, 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.co
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Customer Rating
4
Used in Grand Canyon…Havasupai reservation
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: Mini 2
90% happy… bought for safety. Sometimes at the base of the Grand Canyon, I would send a message, but it wouldn’t go out for a long time. That concerned me. It is still a great device and current mini 2 price very reasonable.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
Can’t cancel subscription
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: NOT HAPPY-
I bought this a few weeks ago and would like to return it but now I am stuck paying the whole year subscription fee if I cancel it…not happy at all
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 28, 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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Customer Rating
5
Small, light weight, powerful!
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: MNAdventurer
I bought this a few weeks ago and am still learning the operating ins and outs! Due to some medical issues, along with remote motorcycle riding, it appealed to me in that I can keep in contact with my family when out and about in areas without cell phone coverage.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 28, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
InReach mini2
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: Bgscuba
Partway through a 2000 mile bike journey. Have been in several areas without cell service but my family and friends can track/stalk me easily making sure I’m safe. My routes automatically loaded just in case my cell service and my garmin 1030 fail. Haven’t sent many messages yet, but tested the functionality. There is a slight delay with messages so you need to tell your family not to expect instant replies.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 28, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind
on June 19, 2024
Posted by: Chrisfish
Let’s my family know I’m safe while offshore and out of range
Response from GarminBy Garmin, June 28, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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