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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 Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph is cheaper at $269.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Caldwell
Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph
$269.99Cheaper
Released 2022
Which is better: the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) or Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph is the cheaper at $269.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) | Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $559.95 | $269.99 |
| Brand | LabRadar | Caldwell |
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Velocity range (fps) | 65-3,900 | 5-9,999 |
| Accuracy pct | 0.1 | 0.25 |
| Sensing method | Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) | optical (inverted light-sensor gates, 18 in. spacing, self-contained LED sunscreens) |
| Shot capacity | records to microSD card; can extrapolate velocity at up to 5 downrange distances to 100 yd | — |
| 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) | — |
| Weight (oz) | 91.2 | — |
Sources — LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1): mylabradar.com (verified 2026-08-11). Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph: caldwellshooting.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) and Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Velocity range (fps): LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 65-3,900 vs Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph 5-9,999
- Accuracy pct: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 0.1 vs Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph 0.25
- Sensing method: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) vs Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph optical (inverted light-sensor gates, 18 in. spacing, self-contained LED sunscreens)
- Bluetooth app: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) vs Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph true
- Battery type runtime: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter vs Caldwell Ballistic Precision G2 Chronograph internal rechargeable Li-ion