Marine
Black Digital Dashboard Compass — Windshield/Dash Mount for Cars & Boats
Product description
Satisfaction promise — the dashboard compass is trialed in everyday use; if you’re not satisfied, contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
What’s included: the compass unit plus a mounting solution for dashboards or windshields (suction cup or adhesive pad) and basic instructions for installation and calibration.
Construction: the housing is made from sturdy plastic with a clear viewing face and an internally balanced heading element combined with a sensitive sensor/needle for fast response.
Size and portability: the unit is compact and lightweight so it won’t dominate your dash. Its small footprint makes it easy to move between vehicles or store when not in use.
Installation and use: mount it on your dash or attach it to the windshield using the supplied suction cup or adhesive pad. Once placed, use the adjustable compensator to tweak the reading for local magnetic deviation and to reduce steady-state error.
Applications: designed for cars, trucks, caravans, boats and other watercraft, it can be fitted wherever a clear view of heading is needed — on the deck or dashboard for recreational and light commercial use.
Pros
- Compact and portable — easy to relocate
- Adjustable compensator for improved accuracy
- Multiple mounting options for dash or windshield
Cons
- Suction mount can lose hold if not perfectly level
- Readings can be affected by vehicle magnetic interference
- Some units may require patience to settle for an accurate heading
VerdictA small, easy-to-fit dashboard compass that aims to give clear directional readings on dashboards or windshields. It’s portable, simple to mount and offers an adjustable compensator to improve heading accuracy. Performance can vary depending on vehicle magnetic interference and how level the mount is — some users report suction or accuracy issues while others find it perfectly adequate for casual
Reviews
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Gary L. Root 5/5
Simple and solid
Exactly what I expected. Works fine for basic use.
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trojwl 5/5
Does the job
Finally a dashboard compass that shows my current heading, not where I've been.
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carroll Methvin Jr 1/5
Not reliable in-vehicle
It won't show the true heading inside my vehicle. Handy mount, but the readings are off.
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Fernando 5/5
Nice throwback accessory
I've always kept a small compass in my pickups. This is cheap, looks good and fits well.
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BDJ 1/5
Needle stays stuck
The needle doesn't move when I change direction. Useless for navigation.
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Carlos Fernando Vasconcelos Elizalde 4/5
Too small
I missed the dimensions; the unit is smaller than I expected.
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Miguel G Gutierrez 3/5
Slow and imprecise
Takes a while to react and often doesn't settle on the correct bearing.
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jeff coxen 3/5
Good enough
Mounted on my side-by-side. Not perfect, but close enough compared with my hand and phone compasses.
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victoria W. 1/5
Product failed, no help
Compass didn't work. Seller didn't respond to my request for a refund — very unhappy.
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Ed Kolpropa 2/5
Suction won't hold
Couldn't keep it on the windshield for more than a day. Only works when very level.
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Juan Carlos 1/5
Doesn't work
Arrived dead and unusable. Not a digital unit — it's analog and performs poorly. Avoid.
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