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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
BrandCURTProSeries
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

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