Material Composition | Survival kits, extreme environments | Industry Standard: ABS plastic (ASTM D4701) Our Base: Polycarbonate (ASTM D7203 compliant) Our Advanced: Aluminum alloy (EN 71-3 certified) | ▲ Base: 40% lighter than metal (ideal for portability) ▲ Advanced: 50% more impact-resistant than plastic | Advanced: Heavier (20g vs. Base’s 12g) |
Size/Portability | Pocket storage, backpack accessories | Industry Standard: 5cm diameter Our Base: Mini 3cm (ISO 2240 certified) Our Advanced: 3cm + lanyard attachment | ▲ Base: 40% smaller than standard models ▲ Advanced: Lanyard reduces drop risk | Advanced: Slightly bulkier due to lanyard clip |
Needle Stability | Windy conditions, hiking | Industry Standard: Solid needle (no liquid) Our Base: Liquid-filled (mineral oil, ISO 3096) Our Advanced: Double-sealed liquid + magnetic damping | ▲ Base: 30% faster stabilization in wind ▲ Advanced: 0.5° accuracy in gusts (vs. Base’s 2°) | Liquid fill adds 2g weight |
Environmental Resistance | Rainy/snowy terrain, water exposure | Industry Standard: No IP rating Our Base: IPX4 (splash-proof) Our Advanced: IPX7 (submersible up to 1m/30min) | ▲ Base: Survives light rain ▲ Advanced: Waterproof for river crossings | Advanced: Requires disassembly for cleaning |
Readability | Low-light navigation, nighttime use | Industry Standard: Basic black-on-white dial Our Base: High-contrast white dial + green/black markings (ISO 3008) Our Advanced: Glow-in-the-dark markings (ASTM E2073) | ▲ Base: 20% brighter contrast vs. standard ▲ Advanced: 4-hour glow after 10min charge | Advanced: Glow fades in direct sunlight |
Customization | Personal branding, gift purposes | Industry Standard: None Our Base: Sticker label slot (ISO 14835) Our Advanced: Engraving + dial color options | ▲ Base: Easy branding for corporate kits ▲ Advanced: Custom dial colors for team coordination | Advanced: Engraving adds $5 to cost |