Ortovox
Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver
$420
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Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver is cheaper at $420. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver or Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver?
The Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver |  Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $420 | — |
| Brand | Ortovox | Pieps |
| Released | — | — |
| Search strip width (m) | 50 | 60 |
| Number of antennas | 3 | 3 |
| Multiple burial marking | Yes | Not explicitly quoted on the fetched product page; mark/suppress functionality is a standard feature of Pieps' DSP flagship line per independent gear reviews |
| Frequency (kHz) | 457 | 457 |
| Battery type life | Rechargeable Li-ion, USB-C, rated 450 charge cycles; hours-per-charge not published by Ortovox | 3x AAA batteries, min. 600 hr |
| Display type | Fully graphic display, 34 x 45 mm, backlit, 360° real-time indication | — |
| Auto revert to transmit | Yes — automatic switchover after 2 min without motion in search mode | Yes — Auto-Revert Search-to-Send |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 230 |
Sources — Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver: ortovox.com (verified 2026-08-11). Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver: pieps.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver and Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Search strip width (m): Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver 50 vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver 60
- Multiple burial marking: Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver true vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver Not explicitly quoted on the fetched product page; mark/suppress functionality is a standard feature of Pieps' DSP flagship line per independent gear reviews
- Battery type life: Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver Rechargeable Li-ion, USB-C, rated 450 charge cycles; hours-per-charge not published by Ortovox vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver 3x AAA batteries, min. 600 hr
- Auto revert to transmit: Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver Yes — automatic switchover after 2 min without motion in search mode vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver Yes — Auto-Revert Search-to-Send
- Weight (g): Ortovox Diract Voice Avalanche Transceiver 210 vs Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver 230