Saturday Movies: Caldwell, LabRadar, Garmin Compact Chronos

Two competitors are now “catch-up”, after the hugely successful launch of the compact Garmin Xero C1 Pro laser chronograph. Caldwell’s midsized VelociRadar, which uses innovative Chirp Radar, is a midsized unit from LabRadar. In today’s Saturday Video Showcase we present three compact radar chronographs that have recently been reviewed. Caldwell VelociRadar Caldwell introduced its new VelociRadar Chronograph at SHOT Show 2020. This is a lot bigger than the Garmin Xero C1 Pro, or the new LabRadar compact. It is still a relatively small unit compared to the original LabRadar orange unit. Caldwell VelociRadar is different from other chronos in that it uses a different type of radar (Chirp Radar instead of Doppler), which has some advantages. Caldwell says: “The Caldwell VelociRadar Chronograph redefines precision with cutting-edge Chirp Radar technology. This chronograph is not a standard chronograph. While most chronographs only provide muzzle velocity, the VelociRadar also tracks bullets downrange to give a full picture of ballistic performance. The VelociRadar uses these downrange velocity measurements to calculate true muzzle velocity, a bullet’s ballistics coefficient, and the downrange energy. LabRadar LX Compact LabRadar introduced its new LabRadar compact Doppler Radar Chronograph at the 2024 SHOT Show. This unit is extremely compact, measuring only 2.5” by 2.75′” by 2.75′”. The LabRadar LX is equipped with a durable metal case, a lifetime battery and a tripod. The unit can display Average, ES and SD Velocity, as well as a range of 65-5000 FPS. Observers noted that the LabRadar LX’s LCD screen is bright and high contrast for outdoor viewing. Overall, the exterior design is impressive. Watch both videos to fully understand the differences between the Garmin and the ultra-compact LabRadar LX. It’s worth considering all your options when shopping for a compact clock. The Garmin Xero C1 Pro costs $599.99 while the Labradar LX costs $599.95. Garmin Xero Pro Chronograph Garmin Xero (r) C1 pro chronograph is already a huge success. This compact $599.99 clock has been selling out in stores nationwide after great test reports. Many LabRadar users are selling their older orange radar clocks because of the Xero C1 Pro’s performance and quality. This official Garmin product launch video highlights the features of the new compact radar chrono: Introduced late in 2023, the Xero C1 Pro has been a huge hit. The Xero C1 Pro measures just 3.03′” x 2.38″ x 1.36″, making it compact and easy to carry. The Xero C1 Pro records projectile velocities accurately from 100 fps up to 5,000 fps using Doppler radar. It works with all types of projectiles. The button-operated design makes setup simple and intuitive. RecoilWeb Review: SEE THE COMPLETE REVIEW. Garmin’s ShotView(tm), a smartphone app, allows you to compare velocity for all shots fired. You can also track ES/SD and record total sessions. The rugged Xero C1 Pro clock has an IPX7 rating for water resistance and up to six hours of battery life. The unit comes with a compact tripod and is described as being “sunlight visible, transflective, Monochrome”. This makes it easy to read in any conditions. Here is a video review by our friends at Area 429. This review confirms the Garmin’s reliability, ease of setup, and great performance with the Smartphone App. Users have reported very positive feedback, and our testers noted that the Garmin worked better on air rifles than original Labradar.