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- i83 vs Approach G12
CHCNAV i83 vs Garmin Approach G12
What i83 does better (2) and where Approach G12 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Battery7.8
4.0Durability9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
i83Approach G12
| i83 | Approach G12 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 78 mm | 51 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 152 mm | 46 mm | +106 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 12 mm | +140 mm |
| Weight | 1,150 g | 25 g | +1,125 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is i83 better than Approach G12?
- Satellite systems supported5 vs 15×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)Yes · Approach G12: No
Why is Approach G12 better than i83?
- Weight1,150 g vs 25 g46×
- Battery life18 h vs 30 h+67%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 5 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | No |
| Frequency bands | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 | — |
| Tracking channels | 1,408 | — |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | Yes | — |
| RTK positioning | Yes | — |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | — |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), SBAS | — |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | — | 1.3″ |
| Resolution | — | 176 × 176 |
| Horizontal resolution | — | 176 px |
| Vertical resolution | — | 176 px |
| Pixel density | — | 191 ppi |
| Display type | — | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | — | Yes |
| Map coverage | — | Worldwide |
| Map types | — | Golf courses |
| Preloaded golf courses | — | 43,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 18 h | 30 h |
| Battery capacity | 9,600 mAh | — |
| Power source | Removable rechargeable pack | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Drop resistance | 2 m | — |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | — |
| Operating temperature (max) | 65 °C | — |
| Weight | 1,150 g | 25 g |
| Width | 152 mm | 46 mm |
| Height | 78 mm | 51 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 12 mm |
