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Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Plus Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(54 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 54 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Plus Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Upgrade worth it
on September 20, 2026
Posted by: Eric_ZL1
Traded up from a 10 year old Inreach and glad I did. Much better connection speed amongst a whole host of other upgrades. I use it for motorcycle trips where cell service can be nonexistent and have appreciated the tech and safety aspect of the product (Apple has Satellite but it’s not as reliable or designed for this use case as well).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Device. Small but Powerful.
on September 16, 2026
Posted by: cubmonster2
I bought this after getting the Garmin H1 Plus. I returned that unit due to software issues galore. Constant reboots, etc. and just not a good device for the money. I pivoted and got this unit to have a satellite communicator and it's awesome. I had the Mini 2 and this is a good upgrade to that device. Peace of mind when the kids go out hiking that they can at least communicate with us and I have it in the car when travelling. Overall, I like the portability of this unit. If they would upgrade the maps on this unit, I think this could be a better unit overall. Great unit and recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on September 15, 2026
Posted by: AlaskaCubDrvr
This was a long overdue upgrade, but I am glad I waited for the plus. I am loving the ability to send pictures to my wife on remote flights!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Solid Upgrades
on September 11, 2026
Posted by: SierraBill
Big upgrade from the Mini 2. The Mini 3 Plus is a little larger, but honestly, you don't notice the additional weight whatsoever when carrying it on the trail. The larger color touchscreen makes the unit much easier to use without constantly pulling out my phone and using the app, which also helps conserve my phone battery.
Battery life has been excellent. On my first trip I had it powered on and tracking for about 10 hours and only used around 12% of the battery. This was in the High Sierra with heavy tree coverage, deep valleys, and high granite walls.
Messaging was also noticeably improved. Messages went out quickly and replies came back quickly, even in areas where I would normally expect delays because of terrain or tree coverage.
Overall, I'm very impressed with the Mini 3 Plus. The touchscreen, battery life, and reliable messaging make it a significant upgrade over my Mini 2. So far, I'm extremely happy with the performance.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love my Mini 3!
on September 11, 2026
Posted by: Mini3
I bought the inReach Mini 3 before my Camino de Santiago trip in Spain and I loved it. Since this was an endurance hike I set the reporting at 20 minutes and the battery lasted for more than a day. I sometimes used the Mini 3 for two days before charging it. The Mini 3 is very intuitive to learn and use and the weight was minimal. I clipped it to the backpack and rarely notice it was there. The Mini 3 is a marked improvement over the Mini 2, which I still own. Good job Garmin!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 2, 2026
Posted by: Nate907
Bought about a month ago and very happy with how it performs
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
great device for tiny fingers ;-)
on September 1, 2026
Posted by: DomPez
I only hate the tiny little keyboard.. LOL. Everything else is super great. I feel safer. i bought an extra for my sister too.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best mimi Garmin has made
on August 29, 2026
Posted by: Hi King, Mike
One of the best minis Garmin has made absolutely love it. Specially, the voice messages and the pictures through the satellite. Keep up the good work.
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