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DeLorme inReach SE+ vs Goal Zero Nomad 5

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Goal Zero Nomad 5 is the lighter option — 39 g lighter than the DeLorme inReach SE+ (21% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec DeLorme inReach SE+ Goal Zero Nomad 5
Weight 187 g · 0.187 kg · 0.41 lb 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand DeLorme Goal Zero
Category Electronics Electronics
DeLorme inReach SE+
187 g

Two-way satellite communicator with topographic maps.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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DeLorme inReach SE+ vs Goal Zero Nomad 5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Goal Zero Nomad 5 wins — at 148 g it is 39 g (21%) lighter than the DeLorme inReach SE+ (187 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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