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LabRadar
LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1)
$559.95
Released 2016
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LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph is cheaper at $499.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Athlon Optics
Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph
$499.99Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) or Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph?
The Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph is the cheaper at $499.99. The Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) | Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $559.95 | $499.99 |
| Brand | LabRadar | Athlon Optics |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Velocity range (fps) | 65-3,900 | 65-5,000 |
| Accuracy pct | 0.1 | — |
| Sensing method | Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) | Doppler radar |
| Shot capacity | records to microSD card; can extrapolate velocity at up to 5 downrange distances to 100 yd | 50 sessions x 100 shots per session |
| Bluetooth app | Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) | Yes |
| Battery type runtime | 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter | internal rechargeable Li-ion |
| Operating temp range | 14 to 104 F (-10 to 40 C) | 14 to 122 F (-10 to 55 C) |
| Weight (oz) | 91.2 | 9 |
Sources — LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1): mylabradar.com (verified 2026-08-11). Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph: athlonoptics.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) and Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Velocity range (fps): LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 65-3,900 vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph 65-5,000
- Sensing method: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph Doppler radar
- Shot capacity: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) records to microSD card; can extrapolate velocity at up to 5 downrange distances to 100 yd vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph 50 sessions x 100 shots per session
- Bluetooth app: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph true
- Battery type runtime: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph internal rechargeable Li-ion
- Operating temp range: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 14 to 104 F (-10 to 40 C) vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph 14 to 122 F (-10 to 55 C)
- Weight (oz): LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 91.2 vs Athlon Optics Rangecraft Velocity PRO Radar Chronograph 9