I originally bought this four years ago (just two weeks short of four years) to mount on the hood of my off-road car. The car just turned 8,000 miles this weekend, and XGPS finally died. Those were 8,000 rough miles through heat, dust, rain, and snow--mostly very bumpy miles. This poor little puck has been through a lot and has seen some things.
I was bummed when it finally gave out, especially since we were exploring new territory that I would have loved to have recorded. I'm not bitter though. The first thing I did when I got home from the trip is ordered a replacement. It came out to about two-cents per hard mile, which seems worth it to me. That comes out to about $2.50 per long riding day, which is absolutely a bargain.
I mounted mine to my CanAm's hood with the MobArmor case. I connect it to the iPad on my dash via Bluetooth and it's been pretty bullet-proof for four years.
The only down-side is that the power draw is higher than the MiniUSB connection can support, so I have to remove it from the car every night and fully charge it before the next day's ride. Otherwise it will power down after a few hours of driving. If we're going on a night-ride on the same day, I definitely need to remove it and recharge it, otherwise it will quit and leave us roaming in the dark with very few visible landmarks.
It comes with basic software. I definitely recommend adding better aftermarket software to the iPad. I use LeadNav off-road race software and the combo of this puck, the iPad, and LeadNav is a superior setup. Everyone else in my group has something basic in their cars, but mine is the most reliable and informative. The consequence is that I'm the designated leader for 99% of our trips because I have a nav that I can use while we're moving instead of having to stop and figure out what's what.
Here's to another four years and another 8,000 miles.
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| Sold By | GPS City | GPS City | GPS City | GPS City | Amazon.com | FFB Tech |
| mounting type | found in image, Dashboard Mount | Dashboard Mount | — | found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount |
| batteries included | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| battery average life | 10 hours | 13 hours | — | — | 8.5 hours | — |
From the manufacturer
Dual Electronics XGPS160 Multipurpose Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver
Wide Area Augmentation System
Your highly sensitive XGPS160 GPS Receiver allows you to connect to both GPS (USA) & GLONASS (Russian) systems and to numerous satellites providing accurate and reliable GPS coordinates within +/- 2.5m CEP, Max Speeds of 1,150 mph and Max Altitude of 65,600 ft.
Add GPS Wirelessly via Bluetooth to 5 Devices
With your GPS receiver you will now be able to greatly strengthen your devices GPS signal by seamlessly connecting up to 5 devices via Bluetooth in a matter of seconds. Your XGPS160 remembers your paired devices so it will automatically pair for future use.
Long Lasting & Extended Battery Life
When our engineers were designing your XGPS160 receiver they made sure to include an upgraded longer lasting battery so that you can have up to 10 hours of continuous use and will fully recharge within 3 hours.
Manufacturers Specifications
- Wide Area Augmentation System (WASS)
- GPS (USA) & GLONASS (Russian) Satellites
- Connect up to 5 Devices Wirelessly via Bluetooth
- Free Downloadable GPS Status Tool
- GPS Coordinates within: +/- 2.5m CEP
- Max Speed: 1,150 MPH
- Max Altitude: 65,600 ft
- Battery Life: 10 Hours
- Fast Signal Acquisition
- Up to 10 Position Samples Per Second
- Plug into 12-30VDC
Dual Electronics
We proudly stand behind our products and guarantee a 1 Year hassle-free parts and labor warranty including world class customer service.
As Versatile as Your Needs
Product Features
When we created the Dual Electronics XGPS160 Universal GPS Bluetooth receiver we had you in mind. We wanted to ensure that your GPS Bluetooth Receiver could go anywhere that you wanted to go while providing real time accurate GPS coordinates with up to 10 position samples per second.
Having access to over hundreds of applications you will now be able to use your GPS receiver to meet your every needs from car, marine & aerial navigation, hiking, fitness, social media and much more.
We took it a step further and also included all the features and components that would assist you in using your GPS receiver to its fullest capabilities.
- Included:
- USB Charging Cord
- Adjustable Strao
- 12-30V Car Charger
- Non-Slip Pad
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Car NavigationWith your XGPS160 GPS Receiver and the wide selection of car navigation apps available you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a portable turn-by-turn navigator. You will now be able to download maps for the entire USA, a specific region, for a road trip or pretty much any country in the World. The non-slip pad allows you to securely affix the device to numerous platforms such as your car: car dashboard, bike handle, arm band, backpack and more. |
Marine NavigationWith your XGPS160 GPS Receiver and the wide selection of marine chart plotting apps available you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a sophisticated marine instrument. The non-slip pad allows the GPS receiver to firmly affix to your boat providing on time and accurate GPS location when you need it most. |
Aerial NavigationWhether you are flying with an iPad, Android or Windows tablet your XGPS160 GPS Receiver will allow you to add highly accurate GPS coordinates as well as Weather & Traffic data to EFB apps making it a great primary or reliable back-up navigational tool. It will provide accurate readings for Max Speeds of up to 1,150 MPH and Max Altitude of 65,600 ft. The non-slip pad allows the GPS receiver to firmly affix to the inside console of your airplane. |
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| GPS Receiver | SBAS (2.5m) | SBAS (2.5m) | SBAS (2.5m) | SBAS (2.5m) | SBAS (2.5m) |
| ADS-B Receiver | N/A | N/A | N/A | 978MHz (UAT) Weather & Traffic 1090MHz (ES) Traffic | 978MHz (UAT) Weather & Traffic 1090MHz (ES) Traffic |
| Compatible Satellite Systems | GPS | GPS | GPS & GLONASS | GPS & GLONASS | GPS & GLONASS |
| Position Update Rate | 1 Per Second (Default) / Up to 4 Per Second | 1 Per Second (Default) / Up to 4 Per Second | 10 Per Second | 1 Per Second | 1 Per Second |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | 1 Device | 1 Device | Up to 5 Devices | Up to 2 Devices | Up to 2 Devices |
| Compatible Devices | iOS, Android & PC | iOS, Android & PC | iOS, Android & PC | iOS, Android & PC | iOS, Android & PC |
| Internal Battery Life | Up to 8.5 Hours | Up to 8.5 Hours | Up to 10 Hours | Up to 5 Hours | Up to 5 Hours |
| GPS Logging | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| GPS Log Capacity | N/A | N/A | 72,000 Points | N/A | N/A |
| Included Accessories | 12-28VDC Adapter, USB Cable, Armband & Non-Slip Pad | 12-28VDC Adapter, USB Cable, Armband & Non-Slip Pad | 12-28VDC Adapter, USB Cable, Armband & Non-Slip Pad | 12-28VDC Adapter, USB Cable, Armband & Non-Slip Pad | 12-28VDC Adapter, USB Cable, Armband & Non-Slip Pad |
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Simple setup, works great with racing telemetry apps, old mini-USB charging
Super easy to setup. Charge it up, turn it on with the single button, find it on your device’s Bluetooth menu and pair it. Done! A nice feature is that Dual offers an app for your phone or tablet so you can verify that the device is actually connected and see the real-time GPS data.Once I paired this to my iPhone the TrackAddict app recognized that I was using an external GPS received and began using the signal from the XGPS160 instead of the internal iPhone GPS receiver. The 10Hz update rate on the XGPS160 provides far greater car tracking resolution than the 1Hz that a typical phone receiver provides.The unit comes with a rubberized surround that is supposed to be used on your dash to keep the unit in place, but for racing applications that’s not an ideal solution. I ended up using some 3M Dual Lock fastener tape on the bottom of the unit. It holds the unit in place securely in my car but also allows me to pop it out when not in use.The only slight negative item with this unit is that it uses a mini-USB connection for charging. This is a bit of an outdated connector. I wish they would update it to use a USB-C connection so I don’t have to keep track of a separate cable just for charging this one thing.Overall an easy solution for adding 10Hz GPS to your phone or tablet. Perfect for racing applications.
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Once I paired this to my iPhone the TrackAddict app recognized that I was using an external GPS received and began using the signal from the XGPS160 instead of the internal iPhone GPS receiver. The 10Hz update rate on the XGPS160 provides far greater car tracking resolution than the 1Hz that a typical phone receiver provides.
The unit comes with a rubberized surround that is supposed to be used on your dash to keep the unit in place, but for racing applications that’s not an ideal solution. I ended up using some 3M Dual Lock fastener tape on the bottom of the unit. It holds the unit in place securely in my car but also allows me to pop it out when not in use.
The only slight negative item with this unit is that it uses a mini-USB connection for charging. This is a bit of an outdated connector. I wish they would update it to use a USB-C connection so I don’t have to keep track of a separate cable just for charging this one thing.
Overall an easy solution for adding 10Hz GPS to your phone or tablet. Perfect for racing applications.
Simple setup, works great with racing telemetry apps, old mini-USB charging
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
Super easy to setup. Charge it up, turn it on with the single button, find it on your device’s Bluetooth menu and pair it. Done! A nice feature is that Dual offers an app for your phone or tablet so you can verify that the device is actually connected and see the real-time GPS data.Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
Once I paired this to my iPhone the TrackAddict app recognized that I was using an external GPS received and began using the signal from the XGPS160 instead of the internal iPhone GPS receiver. The 10Hz update rate on the XGPS160 provides far greater car tracking resolution than the 1Hz that a typical phone receiver provides.
The unit comes with a rubberized surround that is supposed to be used on your dash to keep the unit in place, but for racing applications that’s not an ideal solution. I ended up using some 3M Dual Lock fastener tape on the bottom of the unit. It holds the unit in place securely in my car but also allows me to pop it out when not in use.
The only slight negative item with this unit is that it uses a mini-USB connection for charging. This is a bit of an outdated connector. I wish they would update it to use a USB-C connection so I don’t have to keep track of a separate cable just for charging this one thing.
Overall an easy solution for adding 10Hz GPS to your phone or tablet. Perfect for racing applications.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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