Garmin
Garmin Force Pro
$4199.99
Best Trolling Motors · head-to-head
Garmin Force Pro vs MotorGuide Xi3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MotorGuide Xi3 is cheaper at $1339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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MotorGuide
MotorGuide Xi3
$1339.99Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the Garmin Force Pro or MotorGuide Xi3?
The MotorGuide Xi3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The MotorGuide Xi3 is the cheaper at $1339.99. The MotorGuide Xi3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Garmin Force Pro | MotorGuide Xi3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $4199.99 | $1339.99 |
| Brand | Garmin | MotorGuide |
| Released | — | 2017 |
| Thrust (lb) | 100 | 55 |
| Voltage (V) | 36 | 12 |
| Shaft length (in) | 50 | 48 |
| Mount type | bow | bow |
| Control type | wireless-remote | wireless-remote |
| Gps anchor | Yes | Yes |
| Max amp draw | — | 52 |
| Speed control | stepped | — |
| Saltwater rated | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | — | 41 |
Sources — Garmin Force Pro: garmin.com (verified 2026-07-11). MotorGuide Xi3: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Garmin Force Pro and MotorGuide Xi3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Thrust (lb): Garmin Force Pro 100 vs MotorGuide Xi3 55
- Voltage (V): Garmin Force Pro 36 vs MotorGuide Xi3 12
- Shaft length (in): Garmin Force Pro 50 vs MotorGuide Xi3 48
- Saltwater rated: Garmin Force Pro true vs MotorGuide Xi3 false