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Skytraxx 5 vs. Skytraxx 5 mini

Which variometer is right for me?

When paragliding, a reliable variometer is essential for accurately recording altitude, climb rate and airspace information.

With the Skytraxx 5 and the Skytraxx 5 Mini Skytraxx offers two powerful options for pilots - but which model suits your needs better?

While the Skytraxx 5 scores with a large display, extensive navigation functions, WLAN and Bluetooth, the Skytraxx 5 Mini impresses with its compact design and simple operation, unbeatable price/performance ratio and ultra-light weight - ideal for hike & fly adventures.

In this comparison we take a look at the most important differences to help you make the best choice for your flights. 🪂✨

 

Function

SKYTRAXX 5

SKYTRAXX 5 mini

Take-off and landing sites

Live tracking with OGN, burnair, SafeSky, PureTrack, Xcontest (in progress)

Waypoints

Wind display from ground stations

FANET radar

Hike mode

Start check

FLARM Tester

Device status

Map overflight

Configurable screens

Font size

Internal antenna

Magnetic sensor

Pressure sensor

Acceleration sensor

Gyro

Memory

32GB

32GB

Dimensions

115x106x15mm

101x88x16mm

Display size

90x68mm

75x50mm

Resolution

320x240

240x160

Display easy to read in sunlight

Autonomy

30 hours

60 hours

Operation

4 buttons

4 buttons

Weight

200Gr.

180gr.

USB connection

USB-C

USB-C

WLAN

Bluetooth

GSM

Automatic time zones

FANET

FANET live thermals

FANET SOS

FLARM

FLARM Aware (reception) with costs

ADS-L Out chargeable

burnair

Instant Vario

GNSS

Software updates free of charge

Airspace monitoring

barometric and MSL

barometric and MSL

Airspaces

worldwide

worldwide

Wildlife protection zones

Obstacles

Thermal assistant

Route optimization

Competition

Routes

Yes, any number

Yes, any number

Goto

Simple updating

IGC files

Direct upload of flights to an XC server: burnair, DHV (proof of training), Xcontest, airtime, XCcup, XCglobe.

Over the air updates

kk7 thermal display

KML files

Statistics

Flight logbook

burnair online logbook

Varioprofiles

User airspaces

Waypoints from file

Auto QNH

AGL

18GB

18GB

Screen pages

any number

any number

Voice output

FAI triangle assistant

Languages

De, En, Fr, Po, It

De, En, Fr, Po, It

Units

metric, imperial

metric, imperial

Altitude profile display

Barogram

Sliding range

Localities

Price

649 CHF

499 CHF

 

Conclusion

Both models from Skytraxx offer precise height measurement, FANET & FLARM technology and intuitive operation. The Skytraxx 5 is the perfect choice for XC pilots and competition pilotswho need a large touch display, extended airspace alerts and long battery life, and OTA services (over the air i.e. via a SIM card and mobile network), as well as WLAN and Bluetooth. The Skytraxx 5 Mini on the other hand, is ideal for Hike & Fly pilotswho are looking for a lightweight, compact yet powerful variometer.

The decision depends on your flying style: Maximum functions for long cross-country flights or minimum weight for mountain adventures? No matter which model you choose - with Skytraxx you will fly safely and efficiently! Find the right variometer in the online store and get started! 🪂✨

Buy Skytraxx 5

Buy Skytraxx 5 mini

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