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.

COMPARE SUPPORTED DEVICES

Best Performance (10Hz+)

PRECISION DEVICES

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

Includes RaceBox Micro, Mini S and Dual Electronics XGPS160.

  • Highest accuracy for line choice, corner analytics, and speed
  • Airtime analytics with Micro and 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)

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