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Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator

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

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator is the lighter option — 42 g lighter than the Garmin eTrex 32x (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Garmin eTrex 32x Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
Weight 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb
Brand Garmin Garmin
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin eTrex 32x
142 g

Rugged handheld GPS with 3-axis compass and altimeter.

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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator
100 g

Compact satellite messenger, 3.5oz, two-way text messaging and location sharing

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Garmin eTrex 32x vs Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator wins — at 100 g it is 42 g (30%) lighter than the Garmin eTrex 32x (142 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest navigation page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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