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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 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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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller
US price $132.99
BrandTekonshaHayes Brake Controller Company
Released
Controller type proportional proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
Display type color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts digital display
Manual override Yes Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 3 1
Mounting orientation must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible

Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller: statetrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles proportional vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
  • Axle capacity: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4 vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
  • Display type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller digital display
  • Boost levels: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 3 vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1

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