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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 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.
MagnetoSpeed
MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph
$449Cheaper
Which is better: the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) or MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph is the cheaper at $449.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) | MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $559.95 | $449 |
| Brand | LabRadar | MagnetoSpeed |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Velocity range (fps) | 65-3,900 | — |
| Accuracy pct | 0.1 | 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy) |
| Sensing method | Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) | magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor) |
| Shot capacity | records to microSD card; can extrapolate velocity at up to 5 downrange distances to 100 yd | continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units |
| Bluetooth app | Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) | No |
| Battery type runtime | 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter | one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries |
| 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). MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph: magnetospeed.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) and MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Accuracy pct: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 0.1 vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph 0.1-0.5 (manufacturer states 99.5%-99.9% measurement accuracy)
- Sensing method: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph magnetic/strain-gauge, muzzle-mounted (bayonet-style sensor)
- 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 MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph continuous rapid-mode data logging with rate-of-fire and bracket tracking; not string-limited like optical units
- Bluetooth app: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph false
- Battery type runtime: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter vs MagnetoSpeed V3 Ballistic Chronograph one 9V battery, or two CR123 batteries