Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ResQLink PLB-375

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

Garmin inReach Mini 2 is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the ResQLink PLB-375 (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Garmin inReach Mini 2	ResQLink PLB-375
Weight	100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb	135 g · 0.135 kg · 0.30 lb
Brand	Garmin	ResQLink
Category	Safety	Safety

Garmin inReach Mini 2

100 g

Satellite SOS device with two-way messaging. Always-on safety.

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ResQLink PLB-375

135 g

Personal Locator Beacon. Activates free search and rescue.

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Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ResQLink PLB-375: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin inReach Mini 2 wins — at 100 g it is 35 g (26%) lighter than the ResQLink PLB-375 (135 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 safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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