SELECTING THE RIGHT GPS DEVICE FOR YOUR NEEDS

The GPS hardware you choose has a big impact on your overall LITPro experience. LITPro supports various models from several third-party manufacturers. This guide will help you consider important factors in selecting the best device for your needs.

Best Performance (10Hz+)

PRECISION DEVICES

Suggested for riders seeking the highest data accuracy and most comprehensive performance analytics.

Includes RaceBox Mini S and Dual Electronics XGPS160.

  • Highest accuracy for line choice, corner analytics, and speed
  • Airtime analytics with Mini S
  • All LITPro features supported
  • No heart rate without adding a Garmin or Polar fitness watch
  • Mounting locations include helmet or front fender
SHOP PRECISION

Better Performance (1Hz)

GARMIN WATCHES

Suggested for riders seeking the highest accuracy in a watch form factor. Supports most LITPro features except airtime.

Includes any Garmin GPS watch and Edge bike computer that syncs with Garmin Connect.

  • Best GPS accuracy in a watch form factor (current models)
  • Excellent durability - waterproof
  • Line choice and corner analytics possible in most cases
  • Integrated heart rate
  • Mounting locations include wrist or handlebars
SHOP GARMIN

Good performance (1Hz)

POLAR WATCHES

Suggested for riders seeking good performance at a lower price point. Supports most LITPro features with occasionally spotty GPS performance in harsh environments.

Includes any Polar GPS watch that syncs with Polar Flow.

  • Good GPS accuracy in watch form factor
  • Excellent durability - waterproof
  • Line choice and corner analytics may be inaccurate in harsh GPS environments
  • Integrated heart rate
  • Mounting locations include wrist or handlebars
SHOP POLAR

Ok performance (1Hz)

APPLE WATCH & SMARTPHONES

Suggested for riders interested in trying LITPro without a dedicated hardware purchase. Supports most LITPro features. Occasionally spotty GPS performance in harsh environments and no airtime.

Most Series Apple Watches (4 through 8) have poor GPS performance. The Series 3 and Ultra are the only models that perform decent on motocross style tracks (quick changes in speed and direction). Also includes iOS and Android smartphones.

  • Ok GPS performance - can be inaccurate in harsh GPS environments
  • Most LITPro features supported
  • Mounting locations include wrist or handlebars (for Apple Watch)
  • Smartphone can be tucked in a boot or carried in any other creative fashion (must be on rider)
  • RaceBox Mini S vs. Dual XGPS160

    RaceBox Mini S vs. Dual XGPS160

    This post is part of the 2023 LITPro GPS Device Shootout series. To learn more about the details of this shootout, including format, devices we tested, and how we determine...

    RaceBox Mini S vs. Dual XGPS160

    This post is part of the 2023 LITPro GPS Device Shootout series. To learn more about the details of this shootout, including format, devices we tested, and how we determine...

  • 2023 GPS Shootout by LITPro: Introduction

    2023 GPS Shootout by LITPro: Introduction

    Riding motocross demands accuracy and precision. So does the GPS device you choose. Introducing the 2023 GPS Device Shootout by LITPro.  

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    2023 GPS Shootout by LITPro: Introduction

    Riding motocross demands accuracy and precision. So does the GPS device you choose. Introducing the 2023 GPS Device Shootout by LITPro.  

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  • Polar Pacer Pro on the wrist

    Polar Vantage M vs. Pacer Pro

    To launch the 2023 LITPro GPS Device Shootout series we have matchup #1: the Polar Vantage M vs the Polar Pacer Pro tested at Barona Oaks MX.  Learn more details...

    Polar Vantage M vs. Pacer Pro

    To launch the 2023 LITPro GPS Device Shootout series we have matchup #1: the Polar Vantage M vs the Polar Pacer Pro tested at Barona Oaks MX.  Learn more details...

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