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ComNav N5 IMU vs SatLab SLX-1 NG
What N5 IMU does better (3) and where SLX-1 NG wins (2) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
N5 IMUSLX-1 NG
| N5 IMU | SLX-1 NG | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 73 mm | 70 mm | +3 mm |
| Width | 155 mm | 225 mm | −70 mm |
| Depth | 155 mm | 138 mm | +17 mm |
| Weight | 1,200 g | 2,480 g | −1,280 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is N5 IMU better than SLX-1 NG?
- Weight1,200 g vs 2,480 g2.1×
- Battery life25 h vs 24 h+4%
- Tracking channels1,198 vs 5552.2×
Why is SLX-1 NG better than N5 IMU?
- Internal storage8 GB vs 62 GB7.8×
- Operating temperature (max)65 °C vs 75 °C+15%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 6 | 6 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency bands | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, B1, B2, B3 | L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3 |
| Tracking channels | 1,198 | 555 |
| GNSS engine | — | NovAtel OEM729 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | Yes | Yes |
| RTK positioning | Yes | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (horizontal) | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Static accuracy (horizontal) | 3 mm | — |
| Tilt compensation (IMU) | Yes | — |
| Correction sources | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS | NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS |
| Built-in UHF radio | Yes | Yes |
| L-band / PPP corrections | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | 8 GB | 62 GB |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular modem (4G / LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 25 h | 24 h |
| External power input | 7-28 VDC | 7VDC ~ 36VDC (2-way) |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Drop resistance | 2 m | — |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 65 °C | 75 °C |
| Weight | 1,200 g | 2,480 g |
| Width | 155 mm | 225 mm |
| Height | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | 155 mm | 138 mm |
| Housing material | Magnesium-aluminium | Anodized Aluminium |
