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CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller is cheaper at $132.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection | Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller |
| US price | — | $132.99 |
| Brand | CURT | Hayes Brake Controller Company |
| Released | — | — |
| Controller type | proportional | proportional (three-axis accelerometer) |
| Output amperage max | — | — |
| Axle capacity | 1-4 | 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes) |
| Display type | smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout | digital display |
| Manual override | optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Boost levels | — | 1 |
| Mounting orientation | under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties | — |
Sources — CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12).
Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller: statetrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection and Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Controller type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection proportional vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
- Axle capacity: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 1-4 vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
- Display type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller digital display
- Manual override: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller true
- Bluetooth: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller false