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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 Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) or Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph?
The Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph is the cheaper at $99.99. The Shooting Chrony Beta Master 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) | Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $559.95 | $99.99 |
| Brand | LabRadar | Shooting Chrony |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Velocity range (fps) | 65-3,900 | 30-7,000 |
| Accuracy pct | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| Sensing method | Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) | optical (twin light-sensor diffusers) |
| Shot capacity | records to microSD card; can extrapolate velocity at up to 5 downrange distances to 100 yd | 60-shot memory across 6 individual strings (2-10 shots each) |
| 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 alkaline battery, rated ~48 hours continuous use |
| Operating temp range | 14 to 104 F (-10 to 40 C) | — |
| Weight (oz) | 91.2 | 39 |
Sources — LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1): mylabradar.com (verified 2026-08-11). Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph: shootingchrony.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) and Shooting Chrony Beta Master 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 Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 30-7,000
- Accuracy pct: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 0.1 vs Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 0.5
- Sensing method: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Doppler radar (continuous wave, not muzzle-mounted) vs Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph optical (twin light-sensor diffusers)
- 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 Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 60-shot memory across 6 individual strings (2-10 shots each)
- Bluetooth app: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) Wi-Fi hotspot to companion app (no Bluetooth) vs Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph false
- Battery type runtime: LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 6x AA batteries, or USB power bank / wall adapter vs Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph one 9V alkaline battery, rated ~48 hours continuous use
- Weight (oz): LabRadar Ballistic Velocity Doppler Radar Chronograph (V1) 91.2 vs Shooting Chrony Beta Master Chronograph 39