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Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph is cheaper at $449. Every spec and price links to its source.

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

Spec Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph
US price $449
BrandCompetition ElectronicsMagnetoSpeed
Released
Velocity range (fps) 20-9,999
Accuracy pct 0.5 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy)
Sensing method optical (twin infrared light sensors) magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor)
Shot capacity up to 9 shot strings of up to 99 shots each continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units
Bluetooth app Yes No
Battery type runtime one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~20+ hours runtime one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries
Operating temp range 20-100 F
Weight (oz) 33.6

Sources — Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph: competitionelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-11). MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph: magnetospeed.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph and MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Accuracy pct: Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph 0.5 vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy)
  • Sensing method: Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph optical (twin infrared light sensors) vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor)
  • Shot capacity: Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph up to 9 shot strings of up to 99 shots each vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units
  • Bluetooth app: Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph true vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph false
  • Battery type runtime: Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~20+ hours runtime vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries

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