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- i73+ vs vRTK
CHCNAV i73+ vs Hi-Target vRTK
What i73+ does better (2) and where vRTK wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
i73+vRTK
| i73+ | vRTK | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 85 mm | 79 mm | +6 mm |
| Width | 119 mm | 138 mm | −19 mm |
| Weight | 730 g | 980 g | −250 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is i73+ better than vRTK?
- Battery life18 h vs 15 h+20%
- Weight730 g vs 980 g+34%
Why is vRTK better than i73+?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Tracking channels624 vs 1,4082.3×
- Satellite systems supported5 vs 6+20%
- Operating temperature (max)65 °C vs 75 °C+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 5 | 6 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | — | Yes |
| Frequency bands | — | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 |
| Tracking channels | 624 | 1,408 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | — | Yes |
| RTK positioning | Yes | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (horizontal) | — | 8 mm |
| Static accuracy (horizontal) | — | 2.5 mm |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | — |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem, SBAS |
| Built-in UHF radio | Yes | Yes |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular modem (4G / LTE) | — | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 18 h | 15 h |
| Battery capacity | 6,800 mAh | — |
| Power source | Removable rechargeable pack | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Drop resistance | 2 m | — |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 65 °C | 75 °C |
| Weight | 730 g | 980 g |
| Width | 119 mm | 138 mm |
| Height | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Depth | 119 mm | — |
| Housing material | — | Magnesium |
