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- Gen4 vs X
SPOT Gen4 vs SPOT X
What Gen4 does better (3) and where X wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Gen4X
| Gen4 | X | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 88 mm | 166 mm | −78 mm |
| Width | 68 mm | 74 mm | −6 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 24 mm | = |
| Weight | 142 g | 198 g | −56 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Gen4 better than X?
- Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
- Weight142 g vs 198 g+39%
- Operating temperature (min)-30 °C vs -20 °C+-33%
Why is X better than Gen4?
- Two-way satellite messagingNo · Gen4: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 1 |
| Display | ||
| Display type | — | Monochrome LCD |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Two-way satellite messaging | No | Yes |
| SOS / emergency alert | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite network | Globalstar | Globalstar |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | — | 240 h |
| Power source | AA batteries | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx7 |
| Operating temperature (min) | -30 °C | -20 °C |
| Operating temperature (max) | 60 °C | 60 °C |
| Weight | 142 g | 198 g |
| Width | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Height | 88 mm | 166 mm |
| Depth | 24 mm | 24 mm |
