Xvive
P58
Best for 5.8 ghz pedalboards that also need a tuner.
5.8 GHz5 ms5 hrPedalboard
Matched: handles active pickups + avoids relying only on crowded 2.4 GHz
Know first: Receiver needs 9–12V DC at 200mA minimum.
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BOSS
WL-60
Best for stage pedalboards needing manual channel visibility.
2.4 GHz2.3 ms25 hrPedalboard
Matched: handles active pickups + very low stated latency
Know first: Bodypack transmitter connects with a short instrument cable.
Fender
Telepath
Best for mixed active and passive guitars.
5.8 GHz4 ms8 hrPlug-in
Matched: handles active pickups + avoids relying only on crowded 2.4 GHz
Know first: Four channels; plastic plug-in format.
Buying guides
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Read guide →Head-to-headXvive A58 vs Fender Telepath
Compare Xvive A58 and Fender Telepath on active pickups, channels, scanning, battery life, range and everyday use.
Read guide →Acoustic compatibilityWireless for acoustic-electric guitar
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Read guide →Full specification table
Compare the numbers before you buy.
| System | Format | Band | Latency* | Battery* | Active pickups | Natural fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FenderTelepath | Plug-in | 5.8 GHz | 4 ms | 8 hr | Explicit support | Mixed active and passive guitars |
| XviveA58 | Plug-in | 5.8 GHz | 5 ms | 5 hr | Explicit support | Busy rooms and hot pickups |
| XviveU2 | Plug-in | 2.4 GHz | 5 ms | 5 hr | Check your output | Affordable passive-pickup and home rigs |
| XviveP58 | Pedalboard | 5.8 GHz | 5 ms | 5 hr | Explicit support | 5.8 GHz pedalboards that also need a tuner |
| Positive GridSpark LINK | Plug-in | 2.4 GHz | 3 ms | 6 hr | Check your output | Home, rehearsal and simple rigs |
| BOSSWL-50 | Pedalboard | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 ms | 12 hr | Check your output | Fast pedalboard setup and low latency |
| BOSSWL-20 / WL-20L | Plug-in | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 ms | 7 hr | Explicit support | Simple plug-in rigs with automatic setup |
| BOSSWL-60 | Pedalboard | 2.4 GHz | 2.3 ms | 25 hr | Explicit support | Stage pedalboards needing manual channel visibility |
| BlackstarAIRWIRE i58 | Plug-in | 5.8 GHz | 6 ms | 9 hr | Check your output | Affordable 5.8 GHz simplicity |
| SennheiserXSW-D Pedalboard | Pedalboard | 2.4 GHz | 4 ms | 5 hr | Check your output | Long-range pedalboard rigs |
| ShureGLXD16+ | Pedalboard | Dual band | 4 ms | 12 hr | Explicit support | Regular gigging and maximum resilience |
*Manufacturer-stated figures, not independently measured by Wireless Guitarist. Prices and regional spectrum rules change; verify before buying.
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