Two of Garmin’s most popular lines in the dog world – the Alpha and the Astro – are often compared against each other. We have taken the latest in each of these lines and compared the Garmin Alpha 100 against the Garmin Astro 430.
Here’s how they stack up:
| GARMIN ALPHA 100 | GARMIN ASTRO 430 | |
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| Functionality | This device is a tracker and remote trainer | This device is a tracker |
| No. of dogs tracked | Can track up to 20 dogs | Can track up to 20 dogs |
| Range | Range is up to 9 miles (with TT15 collar) or 4 miles (with TT15 mini) | Range is up to 9 miles (with T5 collar) or 4 miles (with T5 mini) |
| Maps available | Comes with pre-loaded TOPO U.S. 100k maps | Comes with pre-loaded TOPO U.S. 100k maps |
| Compatibility with other devices & software | Compatible with Garmin DriveTrack 70 LMT; Works with BaseCamp software | Compatible with Garmin DriveTrack 70 LMT; Works with BaseCamp software |
| Tri-tronics Dog Training Technology | Includes Tri-tronics electronic dog training technology for remote dog training | Does not include Tri-tronics electronic dog training technology |
| Stimulation levels | Various levels & types of stimulation | No stimulation levels |
| Different Modes | Traditional and Linear stimulation modes | No stimulation modes |
| Types of Alerts | Tone and vibration alerts | No tone and vibration alerts |
| Battery Life | Rescue Mode to extend battery life | No Rescue Mode to extend battery life |
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