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Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph is cheaper at $599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph or Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph?

The Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph
US price $599.99
BrandGarminCompetition Electronics
Released2023-01-05
Velocity range (fps) 100-5,000 (firearms); air rifle to 2,000; airsoft to 1,000; arrows to 600 20-9,999
Accuracy pct 0.1 0.5
Sensing method Doppler radar optical (twin infrared light sensors)
Shot capacity continuous logging to onboard memory plus ShotView app; no fixed string/shot limit published up to 9 shot strings of up to 99 shots each
Bluetooth app Yes Yes
Battery type runtime internal rechargeable Li-ion, USB-C charge; rated for ~2,000 shots or 6 hours continuous use per charge one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~20+ hours runtime
Operating temp range 20-100 F
Weight (oz) 3.5 33.6

Sources — Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph: garmin.com (verified 2026-08-11). Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph: competitionelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph and Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Velocity range (fps): Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph 100-5,000 (firearms); air rifle to 2,000; airsoft to 1,000; arrows to 600 vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph 20-9,999
  • Accuracy pct: Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph 0.1 vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph 0.5
  • Sensing method: Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph Doppler radar vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph optical (twin infrared light sensors)
  • Shot capacity: Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph continuous logging to onboard memory plus ShotView app; no fixed string/shot limit published vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph up to 9 shot strings of up to 99 shots each
  • Battery type runtime: Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph internal rechargeable Li-ion, USB-C charge; rated for ~2,000 shots or 6 hours continuous use per charge vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~20+ hours runtime
  • Weight (oz): Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph 3.5 vs Competition Electronics ProChrono DLX Chronograph 33.6

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