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CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
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 | ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) |
| US price | — | — |
| Brand | CURT | ProSeries |
| Released | — | — |
| Controller type | proportional | time-delay |
| Output amperage max | — | — |
| Axle capacity | 1-4 | 1-3 (2-6 brakes) |
| Display type | smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout | dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight |
| Manual override | optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Boost levels | — | — |
| Mounting orientation | under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties | installs in any direction, including upside down |
Sources — CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12).
ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550): etrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection and ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?
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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) time-delay
- Axle capacity: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 1-4 vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) 1-3 (2-6 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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
- Bluetooth: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) false
- Mounting orientation: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) installs in any direction, including upside down