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Juniper Archer 4 vs Trimble R980

What Archer 4 does better (1) and where R980 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Juniper Archer 4
Juniper · 2024Archer 4
1 advantage
vs
Trimble R980
Trimble · 2024R980
5.0Score
3 advantages
Higher score

Why is Archer 4 better than R980?

  1. Weight42 g vs 1,130 g26.9×

Why is R980 better than Archer 4?

  1. Tracking channels184 vs 6723.7×
  2. Built-in UHF radioNo · Archer 4: Yes
  3. L-band / PPP correctionsNo · Archer 4: Yes
Specifications

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Satellite positioning
Satellite systems—GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS)
Satellite systems supported—6
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)—Yes
Frequency bands—L1, L2, L5, E1, E5a, E5b, E6, B1, B2, B3
Tracking channels184672
SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS)—Yes
RTK positioningYesYes
RTK accuracy (horizontal)—8 mm
Static accuracy (horizontal)—3 mm
Tilt compensation (IMU)—Yes
Correction sourcesNTRIP (internet)NTRIP (internet), UHF radio, Cellular modem, L-band / PPP, SBAS
Built-in UHF radioNoYes
L-band / PPP correctionsNoYes
Maps & navigation
Internal storage—9 GB
Connectivity & safety
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Cellular modem (4G / LTE)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Battery & power
Battery life—6 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP67
Water protection (IPx)—IPx7
MIL-STD-810—Yes
Operating temperature (min)—-40 °C
Operating temperature (max)—65 °C
Weight42 g1,130 g
Width42 mm—
Height102 mm—
Depth34 mm—
Housing materialN/AMagnesium
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