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Dogtra Pathfinder 2 vs Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
Two radio trackers for hunting and working dogs, no phone network and no plan. Garmin's Alpha system reaches up to 14.5 km from its handheld and costs $1,199.98 with a collar; Dogtra's Pathfinder 2 is $429.99 with 2-second updates.
Which one to pick
Pick Dogtra Pathfinder 2 if
- You want the lower price ($429.99 against $1,199.98)
- You'd use your phone as the screen through Dogtra's connector
Pick Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar if
- You want a dedicated handheld with the longest stated range here (14.5 km)
Where they differ most
3 years, all in
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- $430
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- $1,200
Device
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- $429.99
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- $1,199.98
Where it works
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- Line-of-sight range from the connector or handheld
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- Up to 9 miles (14.5 km) from the handheld
Battery, as claimed
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- Not stated
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- Up to 2.8 days
Weight
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- 187 g
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- Not stated
Fastest live update
- Dogtra Pathfinder 2
- 2 seconds
- Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collar
- 2.5 seconds
Every fact, side by side
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Dogtra Pathfinder 2Garmin Alpha with TT 25 collarWhat it costs
Finding your pet
Fits your pet
What else it does
Who you're trusting
Three years, all in
Device plus three years of the cheapest plan, at listed prices.
Device3 years of the cheapest planPrices in USD, as listed by each maker