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Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph vs Goal Zero Nomad 5

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph is the lighter option — 88 g lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (59% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph Goal Zero Nomad 5
Weight 60 g · 0.060 kg · 0.13 lb 148 g · 0.148 kg · 0.33 lb
Brand Garmin Goal Zero
Category Electronics Electronics
Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph
60 g

Compact digital chronograph for precise timing.

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Goal Zero Nomad 5
148 g

Ultralight 5W foldable solar panel.

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Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph vs Goal Zero Nomad 5: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph wins — at 60 g it is 88 g (59%) lighter than the Goal Zero Nomad 5 (148 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest electronics page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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