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ComNav Mercury Laser RTK vs SingularXYZ Z1 Lite
What Mercury Laser RTK does better (5) and where Z1 Lite wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Positioning2.4
2.1Maps & navigation4.9
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
6.1Battery6.8
8.7Durability7.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Mercury Laser RTKZ1 Lite
| Mercury Laser RTK | Z1 Lite | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 171 mm | 59 mm | +112 mm |
| Width | 81 mm | 107 mm | −26 mm |
| Depth | 76 mm | 107 mm | −31 mm |
| Weight | 500 g | 547 g | −47 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Mercury Laser RTK better than Z1 Lite?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Satellite systems supported6 vs 5+20%
- Weight500 g vs 547 g+9%
- Static accuracy (horizontal)3 mm vs 5 mm+67%
- Tracking channels1,590 vs 1,408+13%
Why is Z1 Lite better than Mercury Laser RTK?
- Internal storage4 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Drop resistance1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 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 | 1,590 | 1,408 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | Yes | Yes |
| RTK positioning | Yes | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (horizontal) | — | 15 mm |
| RTK accuracy (vertical) | 5 mm | — |
| Static accuracy (horizontal) | 3 mm | 5 mm |
| Position update rate | 20 Hz | — |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | Yes |
| Max. tilt angle | 120° | 60° |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS | NTRIP (internet), L-band / PPP, SBAS |
| Built-in UHF radio | No | No |
| L-band / PPP corrections | Yes | Yes |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular modem (4G / LTE) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | 15 h |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Drop resistance | 1.5 m | 2 m |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Weight | 500 g | 547 g |
| Width | 81 mm | 107 mm |
| Height | 171 mm | 59 mm |
| Depth | 76 mm | 107 mm |
| Housing material | Aluminium magnesium alloy | Magnesium-aluminum Alloy |
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