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Bynav X8-M2 vs Trimble R980

What X8-M2 does better (0) and where R980 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bynav X8-M2
Bynav · 2024X8-M2
3.7Score
0 advantages
vs
Trimble R980
Trimble · 2024R980
5.0Score
2 advantages
Higher score
2.7Positioning6.8
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
2.0Durability3.8

Why is X8-M2 better than R980?

X8-M2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R980 better than X8-M2?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
  2. RTK accuracy (horizontal)10 mm vs 8 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS)GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS)
Satellite systems supported66
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)—Yes
Frequency bands—L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3
Tracking channels—672
SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS)YesYes
RTK positioningYesYes
RTK accuracy (horizontal)10 mm8 mm
Static accuracy (horizontal)—3 mm
Tilt compensation (IMU)—Yes
Dual-antenna headingYes—
Correction sourcesNTRIP (internet), Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBASNTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS
Built-in UHF radio—Yes
L-band / PPP correctionsYesYes
Maps & navigation
Internal storage—9 GB
Connectivity & safety
Wi-Fi—Yes
BluetoothYesYes
Cellular modem (4G / LTE)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life—6 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
MIL-STD-810—Yes
Operating temperature (min)—-40 °C
Operating temperature (max)—65 °C
Weight—1,130 g
Housing material—Magnesium
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