V3 vs V4 Range Comparison

Although visually similar, the V4 instruments are much more than a simple upgrade from the V3 generation.

They are built on a completely new hardware platform, featuring redesigned electronics and a new software generation, delivering improved accuracy, responsiveness, connectivity, and customization freedom.

Below is an overview of the main differences between the two generations.

* Items marked with an asterisk (*) apply only to the GPS V4.

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1. Hardware

Feature	V3 Range	V4 Range	Selection
Processor	1 core @ 32 MHz	2 cores @ 240 MHz
USB	Mini USB	USB-C
Battery	600 mAh	1000 mAh
GPS receiver *	Previous generation	New generation
Bluetooth	❌ No	✅ Yes
Magnetometer (compass)	❌ No	✅ Yes
Charging controller	❌ No	✅ Yes
Audio controller	❌ No	✅ Yes

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2. Connectivity & ecosystem

Feature	V3 Range	V4 Range
Desktop application	SYS PC TOOL	New Syride Link app
Flight transfer	USB	✅ USB or Bluetooth
Instrument configuration	USB	✅ USB or Bluetooth
Firmware update	USB	✅ USB or Bluetooth
Mobile application	❌ No	Syride Link (Bluetooth)
Live tracking	❌ No	✅ Via Bluetooth
XCTrack & FlySkyHy connectivity	❌ No	✅ Via Bluetooth

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3. Power & battery management

Feature	V3 Range	V4 Range
Connector	Mini USB	USB-C
Charging controller	❌ No	✅ Yes
Charging in flight	Interrupts the flight	Charging possible without interrupting flight
Battery life	600 mAh battery	Improved battery life with a 1000 mAh battery

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4. Customization & Display

Feature	V3 Range	V4 Range
Screen refresh rate	2 Hz	Up to 10 Hz (ultra-smooth)
Number of pages	4 fixed	Up to 5 customizable pages
Max items per screen	6 items	10 items
Automatic page switching	❌ No	✅ Yes
Font selection	Fixed	Fully customizable
Font sizes	3 sizes	Wide range of sizes
Custom text fields	❌ No	✅ Yes
Thermal centering	Basic	New centering (XL / Evo 2 type)
Heading & route display	Basic only	Small, medium, and large layouts available
Sound status icon	❌ No	✅ Displayed in header bar
Backlight control	ON / OFF	Adjustable with automatic mode

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5. Audio & Variometer

Feature	V3 Range	V4 Range
Sound quality	Basic buzzer	Enhanced sound with dedicated controller, smoother and more precise
Instant vario	Basic (accelerometer only)	New multi-sensor system (more responsive and more stable)
Volume control	3 levels	5 levels

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6. Summary

V3 Range	V4 Range
Legacy software platform	New generation platform
No Bluetooth	Bluetooth + Syride Link app
Slower display	Up to 20× faster display
Limited customization	Highly flexible display customization
No in-flight charging	In-flight charging available
Basic sound	Fully redesigned audio