Garmin Xero A1i vs. Burris Oracle: Rangefinding Bow Sights Comparison

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506]

Garmin warranty is 1 year. Burris Oracle is lifetime even if you sell it to someone it is still covered. I am on the fence about buying right now, that's why i'm here. UPDATE: 1. I bought the Oracle, there is just now way I could be left with a clear window if things failed 2. Lifetime warranty on Oracle to anyone who may send it in UPDATE: 2 Got Burris sighted in 20 yard pin and then discovered ranger finder is faulty, 8 hours of wasted time Sent it back and ordered the Garmin A1i UPDATE: 3 Got the Garmin A1i today, install, set-up and calibration is way easier than everyone says imop. 100% happy.

[@NAFFEN321]

What a rollercoaster

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506]

@@NAFFEN321 LO no Kidding, Loving the Garmin though

[@NAFFEN321]

@@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506 yeah they're great! Can't put mine down

[@hitmebeer]

How are you getting on with it currently?? Still holding up ok??

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506]

@@hitmebeer It has been PERFECT ! zero problems at all !

[@buckstop1031]

I own both of these sights. My thoughts : Garmin is harder to set up. Meaning the reticle setup. It's tuff to see the arrows. Lots of bells and whistles. Batteries last longer. I've used Garmin's customer service- very polite and helpful. Stayed on the phone for a long time until I was totally dine with what I needed.The clear view with no clutter sold me. The Burris is easier to set up. Their range finder is more accurate. The battery used in the Lazer for set up dies Super fast. The trigger on the sight can be tripped too easily. This causes the battery to die faster. The line in the center for your dot is a pain in the butt. I had to have my unit replaced. They did replace it. It was a Nightmare getting my replacement. They were rude and I ended up calling some guy high up after months of waiting to get my replacement. So keep that in mind about the warranty. Their customer service was horrible to deal with.

[@ronjon937]

Thank you for your input, you made my decision for me!

[@steve8828]

Thanks Lucas. I can't believe you didn't mention the warranty. The discussions on AT always come around to warranty. Saying that, I have had the Garmin Xero A1i since last July. I love it, and can't see myself going back anytime soon.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Steve You are correct. Not sure why I didn’t think about that. The Burris warranty is outstanding. Honestly haven’t looked into Garmin’s warranty

[@GrizzAxxemann]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo I can vouch for their warranty. It's one of the few products that Stoeger Canada (who handles Burris in Canada) doesn't mess around with.

[@JesseStJohn-sv9dq]

What about the warranties? The support after sale is a huge decision maker when spending this kind of money.

[@jimputnam7539]

I’m sold!! The trophy ridge react 5 it is... the money I save I can buy another bow or about 4 dozen arrows!!

[@masonmcroberts737]

Just to clarify there are two different option for the Garmin Xero. The A1 is the same price as the Burris at $799 but does not have a lot of the options as in the A1 doesn’t have different arrow profiles and you can’t connect it to a watch just to name a few of you want those options you will have to go with the A1i which is $999. So in my opinion the Burris is the better option and you save $200.

[@talisikid1618]

A watch? Seriously?

[@GrizzAxxemann]

I'm still leaning towards the Burris, but I'd be really happy if you could send me each sight after hunting season ends. Let me shoot them at the range for a week, and then I'll send them back. I'll even offer up the missus as collateral. She's a great cook, has great sense of humor, and loves to travel. :D

[@devonplasterer679]

what’s that green sight scope on the burris bow?

[@jasonmelby6221]

My concern with the Garmin is the lens. In real hunting conditions, could it frost over? Impede view with rain or debris getting on it? I’ve been looking at these for a while, but the lens on the Garmin makes me lean toward the Burris? Is my concern warranted?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I’ve shot with it in freezing rain, snow, and dusty conditions with no issues so far. But I am just one person. I’d imagine others have different experiences.

[@steve8828]

I also have used it in almost all conditions. No issues at all.

[@mattkovicak2697]

How big of a deal is that bar running down the center of the Burris? Does it help you w eliminating torque or cant by looking at it?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It takes up way less room in a scope than a 3 or 5-pin sight would. Not sure if it helps with torque at all. There's a bubble to help indicate cant.

[@MrBlackgsxr750]

Do you need to keep the extra green peep on with the Burris ?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It's handy when setting things up, but you don't need to keep using it.

[@seriouslyslinky1420]

How to fix the Garmin bow sight not having a backup sight, put a small grey dot in the middle of the sight, in the event that the sight fails.

[@reecewood1918]

Thanks this was rad! I'm leaning toward the oricle, I wanna use it in combination with a fenris. Have you played with any instant Legolas devices?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I have not.

[@brianbbb7931]

How can you tell the range finder is shooting the correct target?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

It's all in the initial set up. They work a bit differently, but during the set up process you get everything aligned properly so that the bow ranges what you are aiming at. You aim with both at full draw through the peep. Super simple...once you get comfortable with it.

[@prolific314]

Can either one- range thru a see thru blind? Most rangefinders can't.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I don't know the answer on that. I suspect not, but haven't tested that out for myself.

[@munkay_magickstudios8681]

I live in the northern U.S. how do either of these bow sights hold up in below freezing and subzero temperatures

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I live in Canada and have hunted with the Garmin several times in freezing temperatures. No issues. The only problem I've had with it was when there is snow on the ground and the sun is shining really bright off of it. The LED "pin" can get lost in all of that light if you don't have it on the brightest setting.

[@munkay_magickstudios8681]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo have you experienced any fogging on the lense or the electronics bogging down or having a delay to register or failure to turn on ?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

@@munkay_magickstudios8681 I have not had any issues like this. I've also hunted hogs with the Garmin in Texas when it was hot and humid and no fogging there either. I do replace the battery at the begging of hunting season to make sure there are no issues, but that's it.

[@munkay_magickstudios8681]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo thank you for replying your answers have been very helpful in my decisions

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

@@munkay_magickstudios8681 You're welcome. I have no doubt the Burris is just as robust. The only real downside for both is weight and price. Fit and finish is better on the Garmin.

[@dwanehudson6904]

If you could share your opinion on the A1i clarity on animals out to 60-90 yds. In looking thru the sight I personally felt it not to be very clear but you have used it for 2 years and would like your opinion on this clarity out to longer distances please?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I’ve not seen any animals out that far. It’s pretty thick where I hunt. I’ve shot targets out to a bit under 80, but that’s a far cry from a deer or elk. I’ve been fairly happy with the clarity. No glass would be a bit clearer, but the difference is small enough that I’m not bothered by it. But your mileage may vary. I suspect it’s not for everyone. The Burris is a fantastic alternative.

[@retam1418]

Not having a need for a range finder cuts more weight than the sight weighs.

[@HeavenlyDivine]

why is your mic so quiet? would actually love to hear what you have to say

[@jaredkook366]

Volume up button, you're welcome...

[@HeavenlyDivine]

@@jaredkook366 didn't know that existed. You must be pretty smart.

[@jaredkook366]

I am happy I could help.

[@HeavenlyDivine]

@Boxing 101 theres something called balancing audios to normalize volume across videos. Maybe you should learn about it. (amazed at the stupidity of some people...)

[@wailshudar]

Garmin fixed the freezing up issue with a firmware update.

[@noahsmith6520]

Try the ultra view 2 if you think the Garmin is so clear

[@richardarmitage5976]

Good job

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Thank you. I'm trying to get better at these.

[@nathanpurtle4869]

You didn't mention anything about battery life or battery indicators to make sure you're good for a long sit. Do they use the same battery? I think I recently saw the Burris around $500, have you seen the same? Would that price point change your mind? Otherwise, Thanks for the great comparison. Also, will you be comparing these to the new Omega sight soon?

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I haven't talked to anybody about the Omega sight, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask. As for battery life, it's pretty good on both. I got a full year out of the Garmin and I replaced it before it went dead (though I do shoot a lot of different bows/sights, so take that into account). The Oracle battery didn't last me quite as long. But both are easy and affordable to replace. I will say I got some strange battery readings on the Garmin. It would look low one day and full again the next. If I was to go on a big hunting trip, I'd probably pop in a fresh battery just in case - or at least bring along a spare.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

Either way they "both" are way to expensive for me. I'll go with the tru glow (single) power for and a $75 range finder. Great review though very thorough and unbiased.👍

[@noahsmith6520]

I bought an iq refine

[@2ndAveScents]

@@noahsmith6520 how do you like it? Can you see the range readout through the peep? Is it holding up well? How hard was it to set up

[@castlefrank9302]

this is a big one.

[@jackielor847]

i would love to have the garmin but idk if its legal in my state in WI, its not 0.9 oz its actually 14.7 oz fyi

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

I believe I says 0.9 pounds, which is what my scale said when I weighed it.

[@jackielor847]

Could possibly Bc it was prob Weighted in oz

[@jackielor847]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo but do u know if it is legal in wi so i did convert the oz to lbs and it is 0.9 lbs sorry about that

[@morkovija]

Has somebody tested the $200 chinese copy?

[@allentodd5436]

I'm not trying to bash anyone for using either of these. Its great that such a product exists but for me personally I like the fact that I have to practice and get used to eyeballing different distances to learn how to shoot more accurately. I do use a range finder but only to check distances when I first get in the stand not when a deer steps into range. I use the 3 pin trophy ridge hotwire site but I feel like some of the skill is lost when we have gadgets that just tell us automatically where the deer is at.

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Shoot what makes you happy.

[@allentodd5436]

@@ArcheryTalkVideo I just was curious what people thought. I know archery and compound bows has progressed heavily in the last 15 year's

[@ArcheryTalkVideo]

Understandable. For where I do most of my hunting, a three-pin sight is plenty. It’s all trees, so there’s not a lot of shots beyond 30 yards that aren’t obstructed. I think it’s western hunters who would benefit most.

[@touacheng9936]

It Benifits those that spot and stalk such as me..I have a 1 pin fast Eddie and love it but it's hard when that pig or buck moves and ain't sitting still for me especially when I'm just spot and stalking it...I seem to like this a lot but am iffy because of all the electronics on it..but wouldn't mind giving it a try..dont know til u try it I guess

[@talisikid1618]

Few bow hunters are in the west compared to the east. Weight not an issue for most hunters.

[@williambunton1601]

Seeing through the garmin in low light is terrible. So bad I sold it.

[@steve8828]

I can't disagree with you more. I believe it is the best low light sight I have ever used.

[@e-fishinseasportfishingcha9506]

@@steve8828 Yep, I eyesight sucks up close and I have no problems at all seeing through the Garmin

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