Garmin unveils revolutionary Xero L60i laser rangefinder with superior optics, GPS and onboard mapping technology

Rhea-AI Summary

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) unveiled the Xero L60i on January 20, 2026 — a GNSS-enabled laser rangefinding monocular that combines premium optics, multi-color AR overlay, onboard map-based GPS navigation and advanced sensors. Key specs: ranging to 2,775 m for animals, 3,600 m for trees, up to 7,000 m to retroreflective objects in optimal conditions, accuracy of ±0.25 m under 1,000 m, IPX7 water resistance, and onboard Applied Ballistics Ultralight solver. The device is available now at $2,499.99.

Positive

• First laser rangefinder with onboard map-based GPS navigation
• Ranging to 3,600 m for trees and 2,775 m for animals
• Accuracy of ±0.25 m under 1,000 m
• Includes onboard Applied Ballistics Ultralight solver for ballistic solutions
• Available now at a $2,499.99 price point

Negative

• Retail price of $2,499.99 may limit addressable consumer adoption
• Runs on two AAA lithium batteries (ongoing battery replacement requirement)

News Market Reaction

-5.23%

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-5.23% News Effect

On the day this news was published, GRMN declined 5.23%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Max ranging distance: 3600 meters Animal ranging distance: 2,775 meters Tree ranging distance: 3,600 meters +5 more

8 metrics

Max ranging distance 3600 meters Targets ranged through 7X magnification in Xero L60i

Animal ranging distance 2,775 meters Specified range to animals for Xero L60i

Tree ranging distance 3,600 meters Specified range to trees for Xero L60i

Retro reflective range 7,000 meters Range to retro reflective objects in optimal low-light

Short-range accuracy +/- 0.25 meters Accuracy under 1,000 meters

Long-range accuracy +/- 1 meter Accuracy out to maximum laser-ranged distances

Ingress rating IPX7 Water-resistance rating for Xero L60i

Product price $2,499.99 Retail price for Xero L60i laser rangefinder

Market Reality Check

Price: $206.58 Vol: Volume 775,387 vs 20-day ...

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$206.58 Last Close

Volume Volume 775,387 vs 20-day average 883,709 (relative volume 0.88). normal

Technical Trading below 200-day MA at $211.80 vs $215.40, and about 19.06% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

Sector peers were mixed, with moves such as TDY up 1.97%, FTV up 0.33%, and TRMB...

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Sector peers were mixed, with moves such as TDY up 1.97%, FTV up 0.33%, and TRMB down 5.82%. Momentum data flagged only 1 peer (MKSI) moving down, suggesting today’s setup looks more company-specific than a broad sector rotation.

Common Catalyst At least one peer (FTV) also issued a product-focused news release in scientific/technical instruments, pointing to ongoing innovation news across the group.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 14 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 14	Earnings call schedule	Neutral	-1.1%	Set date and access details for Q4 2025 earnings call.
Jan 13	Product launch	Positive	+1.1%	Announced quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch with satellite and cellular features.
Jan 06	AI platform unveil	Positive	+2.7%	Introduced Unified Cabin 2026 automotive platform with AI/LLM assistant.
Jan 06	Technology collaboration	Positive	+2.7%	Showcased automotive proof-of-concept with Meta Neural Band and Unified Cabin.
Jan 06	Automotive partnership	Positive	+2.7%	Expanded Qualcomm partnership for Nexus multi-domain automotive compute platform.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and technology announcements have often aligned with positive price reactions, while scheduling-type news showed a mild negative divergence.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, Garmin issued multiple innovation-focused announcements, including automotive collaborations and advanced cabin platforms on Jan 6, 2026, which saw price moves of about +2.74%. A nautical smartwatch launch on Jan 13, 2026 coincided with a +1.14% move. In contrast, the neutral earnings call scheduling on Jan 14, 2026 was followed by a -1.12% reaction. Against this backdrop, the new Xero L60i rangefinder continues a pattern of premium, tech-heavy product introductions.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -5.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite advanced produ...

Analysis

The stock moved -5.2% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite advanced product news would fit a scenario where expectations or valuation already reflected Garmin’s innovation pipeline. Past scheduling-related news saw a mild -1.12% move even without clear negative catalysts. If the stock moved down sharply, investors might reassess product adoption timelines or competitive dynamics rather than the specifications themselves. The position about 19.06% under the 52-week high could also influence how downside pressure develops relative to prior pullbacks.

Key Terms

gnss, augmented reality, visual recall, inclinometer, +1 more

5 terms

gnss technical

"This GNSS-enabled rangefinding monocular combines premium optics..."

GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, a network of satellites that provide precise location and timing information anywhere on Earth, like a constantly available digital map and clock. It matters to investors because many industries—transportation, agriculture, telecom, finance and defense—rely on this positioning and timing for products, services and critical infrastructure; improvements or disruptions in GNSS can change costs, create new revenue streams, or introduce operational risk.

augmented reality technical

"augmented reality technology that overlays graphics in full color..."

Augmented reality is technology that layers computer-generated images, information or sounds onto your view of the real world through devices like phones, tablets or smart glasses — like seeing navigation arrows or product labels projected onto what you’re looking at. It matters to investors because it creates new ways to sell hardware, software, services and ads, can change customer engagement and recurring revenue models, and carries adoption and privacy risks that affect company value.

visual recall technical

"Sensor Locate and Visual Recall, Xero L60i represents what Garmin does best..."

Visual recall is the ability to recognize or reproduce images, patterns, or visual details after seeing them earlier, typically measured in cognitive tests or user studies. For investors, it matters because it can be a clinical endpoint or product metric that shows whether a drug, device, or app actually improves memory or user retention—much like measuring whether people remember a logo after a single glance, which links directly to effectiveness and potential market value.

inclinometer technical

"built-in GPS, compass, inclinometer and mapping can calculate and project a waypoint..."

An inclinometer is a sensor or instrument that measures the angle of tilt or slope relative to vertical, like a digital spirit level that reports how far and in which direction an object is leaning. Investors track use of inclinometers because they provide real‑time tilt and movement data for infrastructure, equipment and drilling operations; that information helps companies prevent failures, satisfy safety rules, schedule maintenance, and protect asset value, which can affect costs, liabilities and earnings.

ipx7 technical

"The Xero L60i is built to withstand the harsh outdoor conditions with an IPX7 water-resistance rating..."

IPX7 is a standardized water-resistance rating that means a device can survive immersion in up to about one meter of water for 30 minutes without failing. For investors, this signal matters because it affects a product’s durability, customer satisfaction and return rates—similar to a phone surviving a drop in a sink—so it can influence sales, warranty costs and a company’s competitive appeal in consumer markets.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

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OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is taking laser rangefinding capabilities to new horizons with the Xero^® L60i. This GNSS-enabled rangefinding monocular combines premium optics with advanced technology and state-of-the-art sensors for an unparalleled rangefinding experience. With Xero L60i, users get a sharp, bright view through augmented reality technology that overlays graphics in full color, including distance, maps, navigation and more—all while ranging targets out to 3600 meters through 7X magnification.

See the Xero L60i laser rangefinder in action 

"Xero L60i is a groundbreaking rangefinder that pushes the boundaries of what's possible for rangefinding technology. Combining superior optic quality, robust mapping and integrated navigation features like Laser Locate, Sensor Locate and Visual Recall, Xero L60i represents what Garmin does best – integrating revolutionary new technology with rugged devices – to give hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, researchers, SAR teams and more the tools they can depend on to enhance their outdoor experience."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

The Xero L60i difference

The Xero L60i is the first and only laser rangefinder with onboard map-based GPS navigational capabilities and a high resolution, multi-color display overlaid into superior optics. This enables features such as:

• Digital Mapping: View current and ranged locations marked on topographic mapping and use the Xero L60i to navigate to them.
• Smart Integration: Waypoints can be shared to the Garmin Explore^™ App on a compatible smartphone, then shared to a compatible Garmin handheld or wearable device using the Garmin Share functionality.
• Laser Locate^™: Leverage the range taken, along with compass heading and GPS coordinates, to project a waypoint on the display, then navigate to the waypoint through directional cues.
• Sensor Locate: When the desired object is too far to range, built-in GPS, compass, inclinometer and mapping can calculate and project a waypoint of the intended target, allowing estimated ranges to targets several miles away.
• Visual Recall: When moving to a new vantage point after ranging, use on-screen cues to steer your visual field back to a previously marked waypoint.

Superior optics

Purpose-built to give users the highest quality optical experience, Xero L60i features fully multicoated, low-dispersion glass, which provides razor-sharp optics with a flat field of view, accurate color fidelity and superior light transmission. The 32mm objective lens was intentionally chosen to provide a generous exit pupil, low-light performance, and superior field of view. During dawn or dusk use, an ambient light sensor automatically controls display brightness, ensuring the visual scene remains clear.  

Precise long-distance ranging

Range animals to 2,775 meters and trees to 3,600. In optimal low-light conditions, the Xero L60i makes it possible to reach as far as 7,000 meters to retro reflective objects while achieving accuracy of +/- .25 meters under 1,000 meters and +/- 1 meter out to maximum laser-ranged distances.

Onboard ballistics

Get access to the onboard Applied Ballistics Ultralight^™ solver via the AB Quantum app for all the data needed to make the perfect shot. Thanks to the GPS positioning, temperature, compass, and barometric sensors, the Xero L60i delivers an accurate ballistic solution for short- and long-range shooting, including the effect of Coriolis on the point of impact. Change profiles, setup target cards, and more, all with a few button taps. Archers will appreciate the all-new arrow ballistics solver, which provides details on angle compensated range, max arrow height, and the arrow entry angle at the target.

The Xero L60i is built to withstand the harsh outdoor conditions with an IPX7 water-resistance rating and runs on two AAA lithium batteries. It's available now for $2,499.99. 

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, off-road explorers, road warriors and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences, enrich lives and help provide peace of mind, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminoutdoor on social, or follow our blog.

About Garmin International, Inc.  
Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Xero are registered trademarks and Laser Locate and Garmin Explore are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983), and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 26, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

MEDIA CONTACT:
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913-397-8200
media.relations@garmin.com

 

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FAQ

What are the key range specs for Garmin Xero L60i (GRMN) announced Jan 20, 2026?

Xero L60i ranges to 2,775 m for animals, 3,600 m for trees, and up to 7,000 m to retroreflective objects in ideal conditions.

Does the Garmin Xero L60i (GRMN) include GPS and mapping features?

Yes — it is the first laser rangefinder with onboard map-based GPS navigation, digital mapping, Laser Locate, Sensor Locate and Visual Recall.

What accuracy does the Xero L60i (GRMN) deliver for short-range measurements?

The device reports an accuracy of ±0.25 meters under 1,000 meters.

What ballistic support does Garmin Xero L60i (GRMN) offer for shooters?

It includes an onboard Applied Ballistics Ultralight solver accessible via the AB Quantum app, using GPS, temperature, compass and barometric sensors.

How much does the Garmin Xero L60i (GRMN) cost and is it available?

The Xero L60i is available now with a retail price of $2,499.99.

What durability and power features does the Garmin Xero L60i (GRMN) have?

The unit has an IPX7 water-resistance rating and runs on two AAA lithium batteries.