Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
3.5
(4 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
The Mini 3 Checked all the Boxes for Me
on May 14, 2026
Posted by: ColumbusMark
The InReach Mini 3 finally clicks all the buttons. I had the original one and traded it in for the Mini 2. But when the MIni 3 came out, I really wanted the touch screen feature. There was nothing I didn't like about the Mini 2, but having the touch screen makes it so much easier for me to operate quickly. I'm very pleased. This is a keeper!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Don’t buy
on May 17, 2026
Posted by: Jmb123
Works how it’s supposed to. I’ve used it on a three day trip. But absolutely wouldn’t buy this one. Go ahead and get the plus it’s not that much more expensive but expand your capabilities drastically even if you don’t think you’re gonna use it. Maybe if this model had a legacy subscription which was less expensive or something on those lines it would be worthwhile but I think this is a poor choice at the price they have it at. I actually plan on returning or selling it and getting a plus model
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Eaglepeeps
I bought 2 of these, out of nessessity. Long story very short - my wife and were out driving on a boundary road between the US and Canada, we broke down, no cell service whatsoever. I decided to leave me wife in the truck while I walked back (9 miles) where I could get a signal and call for help.
So... After all that I decided I needed a device that would work 'off grid'. This indeed does that, yes you have to get a subscription, but you have to do that for everything these days.
It's cute, small, battery seems to last forever..
However... it is almost (for me with larger hands/fingers) to type on. I keep hitting the 'other' letter, can't seem to get the keyboard back button to work at all.
So... After all that I decided I needed a device that would work 'off grid'. This indeed does that, yes you have to get a subscription, but you have to do that for everything these days.
It's cute, small, battery seems to last forever..
However... it is almost (for me with larger hands/fingers) to type on. I keep hitting the 'other' letter, can't seem to get the keyboard back button to work at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Solid
on June 10, 2026
Posted by: Instinctuser123
I really only used basic functions - texting & weather - while on a canoe trip. I found the product to be easy to use and worth the investment! Looking forward to learning more of the other functions in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin