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CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control
US price
BrandCURTHopkins Towing Solutions
Released
Controller type proportional proportional (inertia-activated)
Output amperage max 20 (standard) / 30 (for 6-8 brake systems)
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4 (2, 4, 6, or 8 trailer brakes)
Display type smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout digital Flex-Display with LED trailer-connection indicator
Manual override optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
Boost levels continuous power adjustment, 5-99% in 5% increments (no fixed level count)
Mounting orientation under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties modular Smart-Box system: control box, Flex-Display, and Flex-Control mount separately at driver's discretion

Sources — CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection and Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection proportional vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control proportional (inertia-activated)
  • Axle capacity: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 1-4 vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control 1-4 (2, 4, 6, or 8 trailer 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 Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control digital Flex-Display with LED trailer-connection indicator
  • Manual override: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control true
  • Bluetooth: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control false
  • Mounting orientation: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties vs Hopkins InSIGHT Plug-In Simple Brake Control modular Smart-Box system: control box, Flex-Display, and Flex-Control mount separately at driver's discretion

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