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MotorGuide Xi3 vs Newport NK300 HD

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MotorGuide Xi3 is cheaper at $1339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the MotorGuide Xi3 or Newport NK300 HD?

They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The MotorGuide Xi3 is the cheaper at $1339.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec MotorGuide Xi3 Newport NK300 HD
US price $1339.99 $1499.99
BrandMotorGuideNewport
Released2017
Thrust (lb) 55 110
Voltage (V) 12 36
Shaft length (in) 48 21.7
Mount type bow
Control type wireless-remote cable-steer
Gps anchor Yes No
Max amp draw 52 37
Speed control variable
Saltwater rated No Yes
Weight (lb) 41 25.5

Sources — MotorGuide Xi3: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Newport NK300 HD: newportvessels.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the MotorGuide Xi3 and Newport NK300 HD?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Thrust (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 55 vs Newport NK300 HD 110
  • Voltage (V): MotorGuide Xi3 12 vs Newport NK300 HD 36
  • Shaft length (in): MotorGuide Xi3 48 vs Newport NK300 HD 21.7
  • Control type: MotorGuide Xi3 wireless-remote vs Newport NK300 HD cable-steer
  • Gps anchor: MotorGuide Xi3 true vs Newport NK300 HD false
  • Max amp draw: MotorGuide Xi3 52 vs Newport NK300 HD 37
  • Saltwater rated: MotorGuide Xi3 false vs Newport NK300 HD true
  • Weight (lb): MotorGuide Xi3 41 vs Newport NK300 HD 25.5

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