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Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)

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 Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
US price $132.99
BrandHayes Brake Controller CompanyProSeries
Released
Controller type proportional (three-axis accelerometer) time-delay
Output amperage max
Axle capacity 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes) 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
Display type digital display dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 1
Mounting orientation installs in any direction, including upside down

Sources — Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller: statetrailer.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 Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller and ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller proportional (three-axis accelerometer) vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) time-delay
  • Axle capacity: Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes) vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
  • Display type: Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller digital display vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight

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