I have the original Labradar, but no experience with the new LX. I did find this review that compares the two -> link

 

From the reviews ive seen, the garmin and the LX are basically the exact same. Same readings and all. Basically choose the one that you think looks better.

 

Does one read multiple velocities down range?

 

I just read this article...

Labradar LX Review: Can This Compact Chronograph Dethrone the Garmin Xero C1 Pro?

The Labradar LX chronograph is a major upgrade over the original version, but it faces serious competition from the Garmin Xero C1 Pro.

www.outdoorlife.com

Here's a summary from web AI

I just got a Garmin. I like the small size and ease of use. It does everything I need it to do. I wasn't aware the Labradar was coming out. I'm not exactly sure what the more advanced features of the Labradar entail but I like the smaller size and ease of use of the Garmin. Knowing what I know I'd still choose the Garmin

 

I owned the original Labradar but the battery cable port took a dive on me. In my research, I felt that the LR LX was the better choice of the 2. Metal case vs plastic, better warranty were 2 factors that persuaded me to purchase it over the Garmin. So far the performance has been very solid. If I were pressed for 1 negative on this unit, I would say that battery performance could be a bit better, but every range session I have used it at, it hadn't shut off before I had recorded all of my shooting.

Ease of set up and operation has not been an issue at all for me.

 

If I were pressed for 1 negative on this unit, I would say that battery performance could be a bit better, but every range session I have used it at, it hadn't shut off before I had recorded all of my shooting.

I'm sure it's a great unit but the battery life is a bit of a surprise.

 

My Garmin is usually recording data over a 3 hour period and it still has over 50% battery life remaining. If the battery doesn't last long enough there's no reason shooters can't use a power bank such as those that can power a cell phone after it's internal batteries are low.

 

I haven't paid close attention but I think I get way more than 6 hours out mine. And yes, I always have a power bank with me just in case some device needs it

 

IMHO considerably bulkier. down range FPS? Is that really a practical plus?
They lost the game….too little too late unless the Garmin proves unreliable.

 

As an owner of the Garmin Xero, I will say there is one very annoying weakness of the Xero. If you want start a new session, it involves pressing like 10 buttons on the device (have to enter the bullet weight, confirm 4 separate screens, etc). If you have a bunch of sessions you want to test then this becomes pretty annoying. After about 8 months of using, my buttons are feeling a bit like mush. I do wish Garmin had an option to start new sessions from the phone app. That would have made it much simpler than leaning over and pressing 10 button presses. If the Labradar has remote control directly from the app, then I would go for the labradar over Garmin

 

It is the same app for the LX as the classic Labradar, so yes you can create new sessions from it. No hands on with a LX yet to see if the Bluetooth drops are still a major annoyance or not and very few reviews.

 

I took a chance and Pre ordered one of the new Athlon Rangecraft chrono's from Cameraland NY for $314.99 I guess I'll be one of the guinea pigs taking a chance on an untried product.

https://cameralandny.com/shop/athlon-optics-rangecraft-velocity-pro-radar-chronograph-707301/3e952110-c46d-013d-c525-00163e90e196?variation=3943379

Bill

 

Will be looking forward to a review.

 

Got my Garmin a few weeks before shot show. I did direct mount to the arca rail on the 6.5cm. It's just like the one Garmin sells for around $90 but found it on Amazon for $29.
Works great.

 

BCR1,looking forward to your evaluation.