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- iRTK5 vs SLX-1 NG
Hi-Target iRTK5 vs SatLab SLX-1 NG
What iRTK5 does better (1) and where SLX-1 NG wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
iRTK5SLX-1 NG
| iRTK5 | SLX-1 NG | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 98 mm | 70 mm | +28 mm |
| Width | 158 mm | 225 mm | −67 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 iRTK5 better than SLX-1 NG?
- Weight1,200 g vs 2,480 g2.1×
Why is SLX-1 NG better than iRTK5?
- Battery life9 h vs 24 h2.7×
- Satellite systems supported4 vs 6+50%
- Internal storage16 GB vs 62 GB3.9×
- Tracking channels336 vs 555+65%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 4 | 6 |
| 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 | 336 | 555 |
| GNSS engine | — | NovAtel OEM729 |
| SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS) | Yes | Yes |
| RTK positioning | Yes | Yes |
| RTK accuracy (horizontal) | — | 8 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 |
| Raw data logging (RINEX) | Yes | — |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 62 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Cellular modem (4G / LTE) | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 24 h |
| Battery capacity | 6,800 mAh | — |
| External power input | 6-28V DC external power input（5-pin port） with over-discharge protection | 7VDC ~ 36VDC (2-way) |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Operating temperature (min) | -40 °C | -40 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 75 °C | 75 °C |
| Weight | 1,200 g | 2,480 g |
| Width | 158 mm | 225 mm |
| Height | 98 mm | 70 mm |
| Depth | — | 138 mm |
| Housing material | Magnesium Alloy | Anodized Aluminium |
