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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
BrandCURTHayes 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

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