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- i85 vs Z1 Lite
CHCNAV i85 vs SingularXYZ Z1 Lite
What i85 does better (5) and where Z1 Lite wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
i85Z1 Lite
| i85 | Z1 Lite | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 86 mm | 59 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 134 mm | 107 mm | +27 mm |
| Depth | 134 mm | 107 mm | +27 mm |
| Weight | 800 g | 547 g | +253 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is i85 better than Z1 Lite?
- RTK accuracy (horizontal)8 mm vs 15 mm+88%
- Battery life20 h vs 15 h+33%
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Built-in UHF radioYes · Z1 Lite: No
- Tracking channels1,892 vs 1,408+34%
Why is Z1 Lite better than i85?
- Weight800 g vs 547 g+46%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 5 | 5 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency bands | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 |
| Tracking channels | 1,892 | 1,408 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | Yes | Yes |
| RTK positioning | Yes | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (horizontal) | 8 mm | 15 mm |
| RTK accuracy (vertical) | 15 mm | — |
| Static accuracy (horizontal) | — | 5 mm |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | Yes |
| Max. tilt angle | 60° | 60° |
| Dual-antenna heading | Yes | — |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, L-band / PPP, SBAS | NTRIP (internet), L-band / PPP, SBAS |
| Built-in UHF radio | Yes | No |
| L-band / PPP corrections | Yes | Yes |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 20 h | 15 h |
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh | — |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | — |
| External power input | 5V / 2A | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes | — |
| Drop resistance | 2 m | 2 m |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Weight | 800 g | 547 g |
| Width | 134 mm | 107 mm |
| Height | 86 mm | 59 mm |
| Depth | 134 mm | 107 mm |
| Housing material | Metal (all-in-one design) | Magnesium-aluminum Alloy |
