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HD Action Cameras VIRB® XE | VIRB® X | VIRB Elite

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With the Garmin VIRB XE, VIRB X and VIRB Elite we have truly

created a line of HD action cameras that combine ease of use,

uncompromising durability, high HD video recording quality and

access to performance data from built-in and external sensors so

you can add animated, synced gauges and graphs to your video.

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VIRB XE features:• G-Metrix™: Built-in Garmin GPS and sensors track your movements in real-time and display them all in powerful gauges, graphs and more

• Professional Video: 1440p/30fps, 1080p/60fps, 960p/100fps, 720p/120fps, and 480p/240fps with image stabilization and zoom levels

• Pro Mode: Manual control of color, white balance, sharpness, sensitivity and exposure locking

• Waterproof: Rated to 50 meters (5 ATM) without a case

• Audio: Exposed microphone for extremely clear audio even under water; Wireless HD Audio from Bluetooth®3- enabled headsets or microphones

• Wi-Fi: Connect one or more VIRB XE or X cameras to the Garmin VIRB® Mobile App on your compatible smartphone¹ or tablet

• GPS: Motion Sensors, location, elevation, tracklog and speed

• ANT+: heart rate, cadence, power, grade, pace, temperature and more from compatible Garmin devices 1,2

• Bluetooth: Connect to OBD2 Data Relay, Garmin avionics and more to get vehicle-specific G-Metrix

• Battery: Long lasting rechargeable and replaceable lithium-ion battery, record up to 2 hrs at 1080p

• Audio: Exposed microphone for extremely clear audio even under water; Wireless HD Audio from Bluetooth-enabled headsets or microphones

• Multi Camera Sync: Synchronize footage using GPS

• Custom, wide angle aspherical glass lens: maximum image sharpness, lowest distortion above and below water

• Photo: 12MP; burst up to 30 frames per second; time lapse; extended time lapse

• Weatherproof contacts: Allow for rugged charging and rugged powering (motorcycle, boat)

1 Compatible with the following sensors: HRM-Run monitor, Premium Heart Rate Monitor, tempe, bike speed/ cadence, Vector. 2 Compatible with the following Garmin devices: Alpha®, Astro® 320, fenix® series, epix™, tactix®, quatix®, D2™, Edge® 510/800/810/1000, zumo® 390/590, Dakota® 20, Oregon® 45x/55x/6xx series, Montana® series, Monterra®, Rino® 650/655t, eTrex® 30, GPSMAP® 62s/62st/62sc/62stc, 78s/78sc, 64s/64st, vivosmart™, vivoactive™, Forerunner® 920XT GPSMAP 74XX Series, GPSMAP 76XX Series, GPSMAP 8000 (requires Wi-Fi adapter). 3 Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

VIRB® XE

For the pro – more control of settings, better resolution and frame rates. Garmin VIRB XE performance action camera shoots rich, high-

definition footage at 1080p/60fps. Truly built for action sports and

rough conditions, VIRB XE provides gyro based image stabilization

and stunning clear 12MP photos at up to 30fps. The rugged, compact

camera has a waterproof rating of 50 meters, with no case needed.

Use the VIRB App on your smartphone for real-time viewing while

recording, remote control and sharing (VIRB XE and VIRB X).

G-Metrix™ lets you add animated, synchronized gauges and graphs

to your video with performance data like speed, g-force and more.

HD for all of us, with easy-to-use modes. The Garmin VIRB X action camera shoots rich, high-definition video at

1080p/30fps and 12MP photos at up to 10 frames per second. The rugged,

compact camera fits every activity and all conditions with a waterproof

rating of 50 meters, with no case needed. VIRB X features an intuitive

user menu and one-touch control switch, making it incredibly easy to use.

G-Metrix™ creates true excitement by recording video and data at the

same time so you can add synched gauges and graphs to your video.

VIRB X features:• G-Metrix™: Built-in Garmin GPS and sensors track your movements

in real-time and display it as powerful gauges, graphs and more

• Video: 1080p/30fps, 960p/30fps, 720p/60fps, 480p/120fps and zoom levels

• Photo: 12MP; burst up to 10 frames per second; time lapse; extended time lapse

• Waterproof: Rated to 50 meters (5 ATM) without a case

• One-touch record: Simple switch to wake up and start/stop recording

• Weatherproof contacts: Allow for rugged charging and rugged powering (motorcycle, boat)

• Battery: Long lasting rechargeable and replaceable lithium-ion battery, record up to 2 hrs at 1080p

• Wi-Fi: Connect one or more VIRB XE or X cameras to the Garmin VIRB® Mobile App on your compatible smartphone¹ or tablet

Durable, affordable HD with display. VIRB Elite features a built-in 1.4” Chroma™ color display which lets

you easily setup shots, playback video and adjust menu settings. To

start filming, you simply move the slide switch forward. Record at

1080p/30fps for up to 3 hours with the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

And video enhancement features like digital image stabilization and

lens distortion correction ensure footage looks great, even before you

start editing. Wi-Fi capability and advanced GPS functions like preset

recording profiles and performance sensor capture let you overlay data

like speed, GPS location, heart rate1 and more onto your video.

VIRB Elite features:• HD 1080p video recording with 16MP CMOS image processor

• Built-in 1.4” Chroma display: high-resolution, color for easier control

of setup, preview, and playback

• Battery: Rechargeable and replaceable 2000mAh lithium-ion battery,

record up to 3 hrs at 1080p

• Still images, 16MP, 12MP, 8MP, photo

burst and time lapse (0.5, 1, 2, 5,

10, 30, 60 seconds)

• microSD slot supports up to 64GB card

• Lens distortion correction (LDC) and

digital image stabilization

• Durable, water-resistant (IPX72) with

an aerodynamic design

• Built-in Garmin GPS and sensors track

your movements in real-time and

display it as powerful gauges, graphs

and more

• Wireless connectivity; free mobile apps

for iPhone® and Android®3

VIRB® X VIRB® Elite

1 Heart rate monitors and HRM-Run, sold separately. 2 Device will withstand incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.3 Examples of compatible phones include: iPhone 4S and later, Android 4.3, Galaxy S3 or later, Galaxy Note 3,

Moto X, Moto G, HTC One, Nexus 4 & 5 and later; phone must be Bluetooth Smart. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

4 Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.1 Compatible with iPhone® 4S or later and most Bluetooth® Smart capable Android devices (Android 4.3+ required).

Add preset gauges, graphs and tracklog information – synched to your

video and tailored for your activity – or create your own with our free

Gauge Building Tool. VIRB cameras feature built-in GPS based sensors,

as well as wireless connectivity to other Garmin devices for a whole new

level of performance data collection*.

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* See list of compatible Garmin devices and sensors listed previously.

Free app that allows you to use a compatible smartphone to preview

shots, control camera, and adjusting settings. With VIRB XE and X,

you gain mobile editing and streaming video.

VIRB XE and VIRB X Overview:• View and control multiple cameras even while you’re recording

• Review and edit captured footage

• Add G-Metrix™ gauges and graphs

• Add music and adjust individual clip volume

• Publish directly to video and social sharing channels

• Locate lost cameras

Free software that helps you create rich, ready-to-share videos of your

experiences thanks to the G-Metrix™ data collected by VIRB X or XE.

Overview:• Add G-Metrix gauges and graphs to your video

• Video editing tools: trim, split and combine video clips

• Apply slow motion to video clips

• Sync video from multiple VIRB Elite, VIRB X and VIRB XE cameras

• Add music and adjust individual clip volume

• Publish directly to video and social sharing channels

• Gauge Building Tool lets you design, build and share custom

performance gauges and graphs

VIRB® App VIRB® Edit

Control VIRB® with another Garmin DeviceVIRB can leverage the powerful Garmin ecosystem to simplify and

extend camera control. Monitor and control your VIRB camera with the

optional VIRB remote, smart devices, portable Garmin navigation devices,

wearables, chartplotters, aviation decks, and even other VIRB cameras.

Visit Garmin.com/VIRB for activities and a complete list of compatible devices.

Lithium-Ion Battery PackAdd an extra lithium-ion battery pack to extend your filming time.

VIRB® RemoteControls record, pause and photo functions.

Compatible with VIRB XE, X and VIRB Elite.

Mounts for VIRB® XE and VIRB® X feature professional, non-slip,

Allen head tightening, allowing maximum torque for vibration/impact

resistance. A universal adaptor lets you mount VIRB to many aftermarket

and industry standard mounts.

Large Tube MountRugged Power Cable Tripod Mount

Head Strap Helmet StrapPicatinny Rail Mount

Chest Strap MountWatersport Mount Wrist Strap

Archery Bow MountCycling Combo Mount Adjustable Mounting Arm Kit

VIRB Mounts Accessories

zumo®

Oregon®

Edge®

fenix®

VIRB® Elite mounts feature interlocking teeth that grip in place instead

of relying solely on tension. VIRB Elite also offers an adapter to use the

camera with other industry mounts.

Visit Garmin.com/VIRB for a complete list of mounts and adapters.

VIDEO VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

1440p FPS 30

1080p FPS 60, 30 30 30

960p FPS 100, 60, 48 30 48

720p FPS 120, 60, 30 60, 30 60, 30

480p FPS 240 120 120

NTSC + PAL • • •

Cinema (FPS) 24, 48

Image Stabilization • •

Pro Mode •

White Balance Control •

Sharpness Control •

Color Profile Control •

ISO Limit •

Exposure Bias •

Exposure Lock •

G-METRIX™ ACCESSORY SENSORS

VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

Heart Rate Strap • • •

HRM-Run • • •

tempe • • •

Bike Speed Sensor • • •

Bike Cadence Sensor • • •

GSC-10 • •

OBD2 Data Relay (For ELM327-compatible product) • •

Connext G3X Touch / FlightStream 110/210 • • •

Chartplotters GPSMap 74xx/76xx/8xxx • •

fenix 3 • • •

G-METRIX™ NATIVE SENSORS

VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

GPS • • •

Accelerometer • • •

Gyroscope • •

WEIGHT VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

With Battery 5.4 oz 5.4 oz 6.26 oz

Without Battery 4.6 oz 4.6 oz 4.79 oz

PHOTO VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

Still Resolution 12MP 12MP 16MP

Max Burst Capability 30fps 10fps 3fps

On-Demand Burst • •

Timelapse • • •

Extra Long Timelapse • •

Timer Delay • • •

ENVIRONMENT VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

Water Rating Waterproof to 164 ft/50m (5 ATM)

Waterproof to 164 ft/50m (5 ATM) IPX7

Operating Temp (Battery)

-10˚ to 45˚C (14˚ to 113˚F)

-10˚ to 45˚C (14˚ to 113˚F)

-15˚ to 60˚C (5˚ to 140˚F)

Operating Temp (External Power)

-20˚ to 45˚C (-4˚ to 113˚F)

-20˚ to 45˚C (-4˚ to 113˚F)

-20˚ to 60˚C (-4˚ to 140˚F)

Charging Temp 0˚ to 45˚C (32˚ to 113˚F)

0˚ to 45˚C (32˚ to 113˚F)

0˚ to 45˚C (32˚ to 113˚F)

Storage Temp -40˚ to 85˚C (-40˚ to 185˚F)

-40˚ to 85˚C (-40˚ to 185˚F)

-40˚ to 85˚C (-40˚ to 185˚F)

CONNECTIVITY VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

ANT+ • • •

Bluetooth 4.0 • •

Data Interface USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n

STORAGE VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

Format microSD card microSD card microSD card

BATTERY VIRB XE VIRB X VIRB Elite

Type Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Capacity 980mAH, 3.8V, 3730mWh

980mAH, 3.8V, 3730mWh

2000mAh, 3.7V, 7400mWh

Battery Life Up to 2 hrs @ 1080p30

Up to 2 hrs @ 1080p30

Up to 3 hrs @ 1080p30

Specifications