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- Matrix X vs Mercury Laser RTK
Alpha GEO Matrix X vs ComNav Mercury Laser RTK
What Matrix X does better (3) and where Mercury Laser RTK wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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9.2Positioning7.5
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
6.8Battery6.1
6.2Durability8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Matrix XMercury Laser RTK
| Matrix X | Mercury Laser RTK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 171 mm | −81 mm |
| Width | 128 mm | 81 mm | +47 mm |
| Depth | 128 mm | 76 mm | +52 mm |
| Weight | 1,000 g | 500 g | +500 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Matrix X better than Mercury Laser RTK?
- Built-in UHF radioYes · Mercury Laser RTK: No
- Drop resistance2 m vs 1.5 m+33%
- Operating temperature (max)75 °C vs 65 °C+15%
Why is Mercury Laser RTK better than Matrix X?
- Weight1,000 g vs 500 g2×
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Tracking channels1,408 vs 1,590+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 6 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | — | Yes |
| Frequency bands | — | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 |
| Tracking channels | 1,408 | 1,590 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | — | Yes |
| RTK positioning | — | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (vertical) | — | 5 mm |
| Static accuracy (horizontal) | — | 3 mm |
| Position update rate | — | 20 Hz |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | Yes |
| Max. tilt angle | 120° | 120° |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem | NTRIP (internet), Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS |
| Built-in UHF radio | Yes | No |
| L-band / PPP corrections | — | Yes |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | — | 4 GB |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular modem (4G / LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 15 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,000 mAh |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Drop resistance | 2 m | 1.5 m |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 75 °C | 65 °C |
| Weight | 1,000 g | 500 g |
| Width | 128 mm | 81 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 128 mm | 76 mm |
| Housing material | — | Aluminium magnesium alloy |
