Garmin Xero A1, A1i and A1i PRO Auto-Ranging Digital Bow Sight
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The Garmin Xero A1, A1i and A1i PRO Auto-Ranging Digital Bow Sight is a laser rangefinding bow sight that measures the angle-compensated distance to your target when you press a silent trigger, then lights a single virtual LED pin that only the archer can see. All three models range up to 100 yards on game and up to 300 yards on reflective targets, run on two AAA lithium batteries and carry an IPX7 water rating.
Who it is for
This is the sight for the bowhunter or target archer who does not want to gap-guess between fixed pins. Because the Class 1 laser projects no visible light toward the animal and the trigger is silent, it suits treestand and spot-and-stalk hunting as well as 3D and backyard practice. A1i and A1i PRO owners who also carry a compatible Garmin GPS device can use Laser Locate to mark where a shot was taken and start the recovery from a waypoint.
Key details
- A1: core auto-ranging with a red pin, ambient-light or manual brightness, and a built-in shot counter.
- A1i: adds user-selectable red and green pins, an electronic level, multiple arrow profiles, shot dynamics (arrow speed, bow roll, impulse duration) and Laser Locate.
- A1i PRO: developed with input from Hoyt, adds micro-adjustable rails in .35 MOA increments for elevation, windage, pitch and yaw plus 2nd-axis correction, a quick-detach dovetail mount, Auto Calibration, Dynamic Level, Flight Apex and Xtra Distance (XD) mode. 18 oz with mount.
- Battery life up to 25,000 laser ranges or up to 1 year in standby; operating range -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F).
Compatibility and sizing
Every model is offered in right-hand and left-hand versions, so choose the handedness that matches your bow. Lithium AAA batteries are required: alkaline or NiMH cells reduce the sight to fixed-pin aiming only. A Hoyt In-line Sight Mount picatinny adapter for the A1i PRO is sold separately.
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- Auto-ranging single pin One LED pin lights at the measured distance, already corrected for the angle of the shot, visible only to the archer.
- Range Up to 100 yards on game and up to 300 yards on reflective targets with a Class 1 laser.
- Silent trigger Button trigger ranges without noise and projects no visible light toward the target.
- Pin colors A1 uses red; A1i and A1i PRO offer selectable red (.007 in and larger) and green (.009 in and larger) pins.
- Laser Locate A1i and A1i PRO record the heading and range of a shot and send the location to a compatible Garmin device for recovery.
- Arrow profiles and shot dynamics A1i and A1i PRO store multiple arrow configurations and report arrow speed, bow roll and impulse duration.
- A1i PRO micro-adjustment Mounting rails adjust elevation, windage, pitch and yaw in .35 MOA increments, with 2nd-axis sight roll correction.
- A1i PRO quick-detach dovetail Removable dovetail mount with two position options; removal takes one screw plus unplugging the trigger cable.
- A1i PRO shooting aids Auto Calibration, Dynamic Level, Flight Apex arrow-peak indicator and Xtra Distance (XD) mode for extended-range practice.
- Pin brightness Ambient light sensor optimizes brightness automatically, or set it manually; built-in shot odometer tracks shots per session and bow lifetime.
- Power Two replaceable 1.5 V AAA lithium batteries, up to 25,000 laser ranges or up to 1 year in standby; lithium required for full function.
- Built for the field IPX7 rated (IEC 60529) and rated from -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F); right-hand and left-hand versions of every model.
| Brand | Garmin |
| Model | Xero A1 / Xero A1i / Xero A1i PRO |
| Type | Auto-ranging digital laser bow sight |
| Display | Sunlight-visible transflective memory-in-pixel, 2.0 in diagonal, 160 x 68 pixels |
| Dimensions (A1, A1i) | 3.9 x 3.1 x 3.8 in (100.3 x 79.4 x 97.1 mm) |
| Dimensions (A1i PRO) | 9.2 x 5.0 x 3.7 in (233.8 x 127.2 x 94.7 mm) including mount |
| Weight | A1 and A1i 14.7 oz (418 g); A1i PRO 18.0 oz (510 g) with mount |
| Ranging distance | Up to 100 yards on game; up to 300 yards on reflective targets |
| Laser classification | Class 1 |
| Pin colors | A1: red. A1i and A1i PRO: red (.007 in and larger) and green (.009 in and larger) |
| Pin brightness | Ambient light sensor controlled or manual |
| Sensors (A1i, A1i PRO) | GPS and compass |
| Battery type | Two replaceable 1.5 V AAA lithium (included with A1i PRO, sold separately for A1 and A1i) |
| Battery life | Up to 25,000 laser ranges; up to 1 year in standby mode |
| Water rating | IEC 60529 IPX7 (incidental exposure to water up to 1 m for up to 30 min) |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F) |
| Wireless (A1 / A1i) | ANT 2.4 GHz @ 4 dBm nominal |
| Wireless (A1i PRO) | ANT 2.4 GHz @ 4 dBm maximum |
| Micro-adjustment (A1i PRO) | .35 MOA increments for elevation, windage, pitch and yaw |
| Torque, riser mount screws (A1i PRO) | 6.7 N-m (60 lbf-in) maximum |
| Torque, adjustment knob lock screws (A1i PRO) | 2.2 N-m (20 lbf-in) maximum |
| Torque, dovetail set screw (A1i PRO) | 3.9 N-m (35 lbf-in) maximum |
| Torque, mounting screws (A1 / A1i) | 2.2 N-m (20 lbf-in) maximum |
| Handedness | Right hand or left hand, every model |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Garmin Xero A1, A1i and A1i PRO?
All three auto-range and light one angle-compensated LED pin out to 100 yards on game. The A1 has a red pin only. The A1i adds selectable red and green pins, an electronic level, multiple arrow profiles, shot dynamics and Laser Locate. The A1i PRO builds on the A1i with micro-adjustable rails, a quick-detach dovetail mount, Auto Calibration, Dynamic Level, Flight Apex and Xtra Distance mode.
Is the A1i PRO worth stepping up to from the A1i?
The A1i PRO adds tuning and setup tools over the A1i: mounting rails that micro-adjust elevation, windage, pitch and yaw in .35 MOA increments plus 2nd-axis correction, a removable dovetail mount with two positions and quick-detach, Auto Calibration using chronograph speed, real-time Dynamic Level, a Flight Apex indicator for judging obstructions, and Xtra Distance mode. It weighs 18 oz with the mount.
What batteries does the Garmin Xero bow sight use and how long do they last?
Each Xero sight uses two replaceable 1.5 V AAA lithium batteries. Garmin rates them for up to 25,000 laser ranges, or up to one year in standby mode. Lithium cells are required: alkaline or NiMH batteries reduce the sight to fixed-pin aiming only. Batteries are included with the A1i PRO and sold separately for the A1 and A1i.
Which handedness should I order, and can the A1i PRO mount to a Hoyt bow?
Order the version that matches your bow, since every model comes in right-hand and left-hand builds. The A1i PRO uses a removable dovetail mount with two position options, and a Hoyt In-line Sight Mount picatinny adapter is available separately for Hoyt risers. Riser mount screws torque to 6.7 N-m (60 lbf-in) maximum and the dovetail set screw to 3.9 N-m (35 lbf-in).
Review summary
Reviewers agree the auto-ranging works as advertised: range a target and the dot moves itself, with hits reported from ten out to eighty yards and no pins crowding the view. Good to know, sighting in realistically takes two to three hours, and the on-screen steps are easier to follow yourself than at a shop. The overall score is mixed, and one hunter reported drift and a freeze-up. It suits bowhunters who want yardage handled at the trigger finger and will invest the setup time.
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