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Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1
Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1
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Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 | |||||
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| Price | $289.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $314.98 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $349.99 at Amazon | $199.95 at Amazon | $350 List |
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| Pros | Reasonable initial purchase price, no paid subscription, uses proven global network, compact | Small, two-way texting | Compact, great network, on-device basic controls | Excellent network, seamless communication, some on-device functionality | Small, affordable subscription options, proven satellite and dispatch networks, simple |
| Cons | No non-emergency messaging | Complicated to compare costs, texting on device is very slow | No on-device message viewing or composition, USB-C charging | No on-device message viewing or composition, no tracking, heavier than close competitors | Only supports SOS on the device itself |
| Bottom Line | A small, satellite-linked emergency communicator that is exactly what you need and nothing more | Text correspondence to and from the wilderness, wrapped up in a diminutive form | A compact, full service satellite messenger that has all you need, and is close to all you would want | This is a smooth, comprehensive two-way communicator that relies on a proven satellite network and brings innovations that raise the bar | A small, basic device that employs established network, dispatch, and hardware systems through affordable subscription plans |
| Rating Categories | Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 | Garmin inReach Mini | Bivystick Blue | ZOLEO Satellite Communicator | Somewear Global Hotspot |
| SOS Emergency Messaging (30%) | |||||
| Non Emergency Messaging (25%) | |||||
| Signal Coverage (20%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (15%) | |||||
| Portability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Ocean Signal... | Garmin inReach Mini | Bivystick Blue | ZOLEO Satellite... | Somewear Global... |
| 2-way Messaging? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2-way Messaging Available via Cellular/Wifi? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Messaging Viewable and Composable on Device? | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Passive Tracking (turn on and forget about it - viewers at home can watch your progress on the web) | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weight w/ Batteries (ounces) | 4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Battery Life (hours) | 24 | Up to 50 | Up to 120 | 200+ when checking messages every 12 minutes | Up to 1000 messages |
| Waterproof Rating | Up to 15 meters | IPX7 (splashes & weather proof, nonsubmersible) | IP67 | IP68 (water resistant) | IPX7 |
| Pairs with Smartphone? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite Network | COSPAS/SARSAT | Iridium | Iridium | Iridium | Iridium |
| Dimensions (inches) | 3 x 2 x 1.3 | 3.9 x 2 x 1 | 1.9 x .9 x 4.5 | 3.5 x 2.6 x 1 | 3 x 3.6 x .8 |
| Cubic Inches (LxWxH) | 6.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 8.6 |