Material/Design | Harsh marine environments (saltwater, UV exposure) | Industry Standard: IP67 waterproofing (ASTM D3274) Our Base: IP68 (1.5m submersion, 30min) Our Advanced: IP69K (high-pressure wash resistance) | ▲ Base: Enhanced durability for prolonged saltwater exposure ▲ Advanced: Withstands high-pressure cleaning (e.g., boat washdowns) | Advanced: Slightly heavier build; premium cost (+20%) |
Screen Display | Day/night navigation, multi-tasking | Industry: 7" touchscreen (800x480px) Base: 9.7" Full HD (1920x1080px) Advanced: 12.1" 4K (3840x2160px) | ▲ Base: 40% larger screen for multitasking (maps/radar overlay) ▲ Advanced: 4K clarity for precise obstacle detection | Advanced: Higher power consumption; may require external power |
Radar Performance | Collision avoidance, open-water navigation | Industry: 16 nautical miles (NM) range (5kW output) Base: 24 NM (9GHz, 25kW) Advanced: 40 NM (X-band, 75kW) | ▲ Base: 50% farther detection range than industry (e.g., spotting buoys earlier) ▲ Advanced: 160% range for offshore safety | Advanced: Requires larger antenna; may interfere with other systems |
Navigation Features | Coastal sailing, fishing, yacht charting | Industry: Basic GPS + NOAA charts Base: AIS + sonar integration Advanced: AIS + sonar + weather radar (NMEA 2000) | ▲ Base: Real-time vessel tracking (AIS) for collision avoidance ▲ Advanced: Weather forecasts via integrated radar (e.g., storm warnings) | Advanced: Requires subscription for weather data; complex setup |
Integration Capabilities | Fleet management, smart boat systems | Industry: Basic GPS/sonar sync Base: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi + 5 sensors Advanced: IoT-enabled (supports 20+ devices) | ▲ Base: Syncs with smartphones/tablets for route sharing ▲ Advanced: Auto-pilot integration (e.g., adjusts course via wind data) | Advanced: Steep learning curve for multi-device setups |
Safety Features | Emergency situations, night voyages | Industry: Basic alarms (depth/speed) Base: Collision alert + SOS beacon Advanced: Automated emergency protocols (e.g., auto-docking) | ▲ Base: 30% faster collision response than industry ▲ Advanced: Reduces human error in emergencies (e.g., automatic hazard avoidance) | Advanced: False alarms possible in dense traffic; requires calibration |