> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manuals.syride.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manuals.syride.com/notice-evo-v2-english/evo-v1-vs-v2-comparison.md).

# Evo V1 vs V2 Comparison

Although similar in appearance, the Evo V2 is much more than a simple update of the V1. 

Here is an overview of the main developments between the first generation of the instrument and this new version:

#### 🧠 **Performance & Responsiveness**

| Function           | **Evo V1**             | **Evo V2**                              |
| ------------------ | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Processor          | 1 core at 180 MHz      | 🆕 4 cores at 240 MHz                   |
| Instrument startup | 27 seconds             | 🆕 3 seconds                            |
| Screen change      | Standard               | 🆕 5 times faster                       |
| Screen refresh     | 1 time per second      | 🆕 Adaptive up to 5 times/sec           |
| Instant Vario      | Based only on pressure | 🆕 Sensor fusion for immediate response |

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#### 🖥️ **Interface & Ergonomics**

| Function          | **Evo V1** | **Evo V2**                         |
| ----------------- | ---------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Touchscreen       | Standard   | 🆕 Improved sensitivity            |
| Font              | Limited    | 🆕 Support for international fonts |
| Input keyboard    | Basic      | 🆕 More ergonomic                  |
| Tab navigation    | No         | 🆕 Yes with customizable icons     |
| Screen lock       | No         | 🆕 Yes                             |
| Voice alerts      | No         | 🆕 Yes                             |
| Thermal core zoom | Manual     | 🆕 Automatic                       |

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#### 🔗 **Connectivity & Transfer**

| Function                                                                       | **Evo V1**         | **Evo V2**                                                                     |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Computer connection                                                            | Mini USB           | 🆕 USB-C                                                                       |
| PC software                                                                    | SYS PC Tool        | 🆕 Syride Link (complete redesign)                                             |
| Mobile compatibility                                                           | Connection sharing | 🆕 Syride Android & Apple app (settings, transfers, QR Code, live, weather...) |
| [ADSL connectivity](/notice-evo-v2-english/ix.-settings-bluetooth-and-adsl.md) | No                 | 🆕 Yes (IN and OUT)                                                            |

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#### 🧭 **Navigation & Flight functions**

| Function                                                                                        | **Evo V1**       | **Evo V2**                                                                                                     |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Mapping                                                                                         | Basic            | 🆕 New topography, lake outlines, countries, sea, extended zoom, layer: thermals, cables, peaks, aerodromes... |
| Airspace zones                                                                                  | Basic alert      | 🆕 Voice alert and [popup with multiple disable options](/notice-evo-v2-english/xvii.-navigation-airspace.md)  |
| Optimized route calculation                                                                     | Standard         | 🆕 Improved algorithms                                                                                         |
| Flight distance                                                                                 | Without waypoint | 🆕 Calculation with 3 waypoints                                                                                |
| [Buddies](/notice-evo-v2-english/xx.-real-time-pilot-tracking-buddies-function.md) (live group) | No               | 🆕 Real-time tracking of a group of pilots                                                                     |
| Maximum number of points per airspace                                                           | 64               | 🆕 512                                                                                                         |

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