Here is a comprehensive review of the Garmin inReach Explorer+.
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/ ... lorer-plusNear the end of the review the writer provides a comparison with the old Delorme Explorer and with the Garmin SE+. He notes the following -
The Garmin inReach Explorer+ vs. The (discontinued) Delorme inReach ExplorerThe app and the connectivity of the devices stay the same. The main differences are in the physical device itself:
Garmin version has a much larger screen — 1.75" x 1.5" vs. 1.4" x 1.2"
Delorme power button is easy to accidentally press — must press another button to turn on, this makes it mostly safe from accidentally being turned on
Same on-screen menu, Delorme has a social media button instead of a weather button
No weather forecast on Delorme
Garmin inReach Explorer+ can get a three-day weather forecast updated via GPS location
The Garmin inReach Explorer+ vs. The Garmin inReach SE+Identical messaging capabilities
Both are IPX7 rated — full submersion up to one meter for 30 minutes
Only differences between the two models are in GPS navigation features
inReach SE+ provides basic grid navigation — drop waypoints, mark locations, track progress, follow points back to base
inReach Explorer+ provides guidance through pre-loaded topo maps and waypoints
I ended up moving on from The Spot Connect to the Garmin Explorer +. It was an excellent choice but it does cost much more to buy and more to have connected to the satellite system.
IFor the past two years there has been a $100. or $150. discount in June and July, depending on which one you buy and which level of service you choose. You might wait until then buy one.