Pieps
Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver
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Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver vs Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon is cheaper at $374.96. Every spec and price links to its source.
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon
$374.96
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| Spec | Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver | Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $374.96 |
| Brand | Pieps | Black Diamond |
| Released | — | — |
| Search strip width (m) | 60 | 60 |
| Number of antennas | 3 | 3 |
| Multiple burial marking | Not explicitly quoted on the fetched product page; mark/suppress functionality is a standard feature of Pieps' DSP flagship line per independent gear reviews | Yes |
| Frequency (kHz) | 457 | 457 |
| Battery type life | 3x AAA batteries, min. 600 hr | Not published on blackdiamondequipment.com; the Guide BT shares Pieps' DSP transceiver platform (Pieps Pro BT: 3x AAA, min. 600 hr) but this has not been independently confirmed for the BD-branded unit |
| Display type | — | Not published on blackdiamondequipment.com product page |
| Auto revert to transmit | Yes — Auto-Revert Search-to-Send | — |
| Weight (g) | 230 | — |
Sources — Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver: pieps.com (verified 2026-08-11). Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon: blackdiamondequipment.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver and Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Multiple burial marking: 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 vs Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon true
- Battery type life: Pieps Pro BT Avalanche Transceiver 3x AAA batteries, min. 600 hr vs Black Diamond Guide BT Avalanche Beacon Not published on blackdiamondequipment.com; the Guide BT shares Pieps' DSP transceiver platform (Pieps Pro BT: 3x AAA, min. 600 hr) but this has not been independently confirmed for the BD-branded unit