SPOT · Updated October 2026
SPOT Gen4: price & specs
SPOT Gen4. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: findmespot.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The SPOT Gen4 is listed at $149.95 on findmespot.com as of 2026-07-27, #2 cheapest of 8 satellite messengers (median $219); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 45/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 7 in class.
Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest satellite messengers: ZOLEO Satellite Communicator — $149
Seen at
- outfittersatellite.com$149.95read
Each figure is what that seller's own page published on the day we read it — not our price of record, and not a live quote. Follow the link for what it costs right now.
Price history
$149.95Is the SPOT Gen4 a good buy?
At $149.95, the SPOT Gen4 is #2 cheapest of the 8 satellite messengers we track, where the median is $219. On the spec sheet, its weight grams of 142 is above the median of the 6.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $149.95 — current on record (was $99.99) |
|---|---|
| Brand | SPOT |
| Released | — |
| Network | Globalstar |
| Two way messaging | No |
| Standalone display | No |
| Physical keyboard | No |
| Weather forecast | No |
| Battery life (hr) | — |
| Battery type | replaceable |
| Waterproof rating | IP68 |
| Weight grams | 142 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 88.3 x 67.6 x 23.6 |
Source: findmespot.com (read 2026-07-13) · corroborated by outfittersatellite.com (read 2026-10-20).
How we checked
The official SPOT store page (findmespot.com) confirms the exact model "SPOT Gen4 — Satellite GPS Messenger" with its full Tech Specs table (DUST AND WATER RESISTANT IP68, WEIGHT 5 oz/142 g with Lithium Batteries, 4 AAA batteries, Globalstar network) and a current price of $99.99 (MSRP $149.99). Outfitter Satellite's retailer page corroborates the identical model, explicitly listing Dimensions "88.3 × 67.6 × 23.6 mm", Weight "142g (with Lithium Batteries)", Waterproof Rating "IP68", "One-Way Messaging (Check-In, Custom Message & Help)", "4 × AAA Lithium ... or 4 × AAA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries", and a $149.95 retail price. Neither page publishes an hours-based battery runtime (only "up to 1,250 Check-In & Custom Messages"), so battery life (hr) is left blank; no release date is stated on either page, so release date is left blank.
Is the SPOT Gen4 worth it vs cheaper satellite messengers?
SPOT Gen4 against its closest cheaper and pricier satellite messengers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked
| Product | Price | Network | Two way messaging | Standalone display | Physical keyboard | Weather forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPOT Gen4 this | $149.95 | Globalstar | No | No | No | No |
| ZOLEO Satellite Communicator | $149 | Iridium | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Motorola Defy Satellite Link | $149.99 | — | Yes | No | No | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SPOT Gen4 cost?
The SPOT Gen4 has a US price of $149.95, as of 2026-07-27.
How does the SPOT Gen4 compare on price?
At $149.95, the SPOT Gen4 is #2 cheapest of the 8 satellite messengers we track, where the median is $219.
Has the SPOT Gen4's price dropped?
No — since 2026-07-25 the SPOT Gen4 has risen 50%, from $99.99 to $149.95; the lowest we have recorded is $99.99 (2026-07-25).
What is the lowest price the SPOT Gen4 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the SPOT Gen4 is $99.99 on 2026-07-25.
Is now a good time to buy the SPOT Gen4?
The SPOT Gen4 is currently $149.95; the lowest we have recorded is $99.99 (2026-07-25). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the SPOT Gen4's key specs?
SPOT Gen4 (SPOT): Network Globalstar, Battery type replaceable, Waterproof rating IP68, Weight grams 142, Dimensions (mm) 88.3 x 67.6 x 23.6. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
Price of record: $149.95 at findmespot.com, 2026-07-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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