Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15 Comparison: Which Collar Is Best?

Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15 Comparison: Which Collar Is Best?

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If you’ve been looking at Garmin handheld devices like the Alpha or the Astros, you’ll want to check out this Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15 comparison.

In this comparison guide, we outline the main differences and similarities between these three models of Garmin tracking and training collars.

We consider their features, pros, cons and who they might be best for.

Let’s check them out more closely to get a better idea of what they’re capable of!

 

(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)

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Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15 Comparison: Which Collar Is Best?

If you want to go straight to viewing the T5, TT10 and TT15, you can do so here (we’ve also linked you to a Garmin handheld that is compatible with all three models of collar):

Garmin TT15 (the TT15 has the most features and capabilities of the 3 collars)

 

Garmin TT10

Note that the TT10 is compatible with the Alpha 100 handheld – you can read a full review of the Alpha 100 handheld in this guide.

 

Garmin T5

 

* The T5 and T5 Mini in particular are tracking only collars, compared to say the TT15 and TT15 Mini which are both a tracking and training collar.

 

Compatible Garmin Handset

 

Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15: Which Might Be Better For You?

It depends really on four main factors:

– What you want the collar device for (just tracking, or tracking and training),

– The size of your dog’s neck in circumference

– What Garmin handsets you want the collar to be compatible with.

– Whether you want the option for a Mini model

 

It would be fair to say that overall, the TT15 has the most features and capabilities of the 3 collars.

 

Some of the relevant features of each collar might be:

 

Garmin T5 & Mini

A GPS tracking only collar.

Will fit a minimum of a 9.5 inch circumference neck size

Compatible with Astro® 320, Astro 430 and the Alpha® 100.

Comes in both a regular T5 model, and a Mini model

 

Garmin TT10

A GPS tracking, and training collar.

Compatible with the Astro 100 only

Fits dog necks 12 to 12 to 22.5 inches for the standard collar strap, or 10.5 to 22.5 inches for the smaller strap

Comes in only the TT10 with no mini model

 

Garmin TT15 & Mini

A GPS tracking, and training collar.

Will fit a minimum of a 9.5 inch circumference neck size

Compatible with Astro® 320, Astro 430 and the Alpha® 100.

Comes in both a regular TT15 model, and a TT15 Mini model.

 

Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15: Differences

The main differences between the three are:

 

The TT15 and TT10 are BOTH tracking and training collars, whereas the T5 is a tracking collar only

The T10 only has static and tone training options available, whereas the TT15 has static, tone and vibration options

The TT15 and T5 will fit as small as a 9.5 inch circumference neck, whereas the T10 fits as small as 10.5 with the smaller collar strap

The TT15 and T5 are compatible with the Astro® 320, Astro 430 and the Alpha® 100, whilst the T10 is compatible with the Alpha 100 handset only

The TT15 and T5 have mini models available that are more compact with decreased range and battery life, but the T10 only has one standard model available

 

If you want to know the differences between the standard and mini models for the T5 and TT15, we’ve linked you to a comparison guide for each below in the ‘reviews’ section.

 

Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15: Similarities

The main similarities between the three are:

 

All three include a collar strap with a highly responsive collar device attached

All three are water resistant to 32 feet

All three have LED beacon lights within the collars that you can activate from the Alpha 100 – the lights allow you to see your dog in darker conditions

All three are compatible with the Alpha 100

All three come with rechargeable lithium ion batteries

Both the TT10 and TT15 have 18 different levels of static stimulation available

Both the TT10 and TT15 have have both temporary (nick) and constant static stimulation available

Both the TT10 and TT15 have a tone/sound training option

 

Garmin T5 vs TT10 vs TT15: Reviews

  • Garmin T5 Review & Comparison

You can read a Garmin T5 & T5 Mini Review here

 

  • Garmin TT10

– Features

A tracking, and training GPS/e collar

Compatible with the Astro 100 only (you can have up to 20 TT10’s connected to the Astro handheld for 20 different dogs)

The unit dimensions are WxHxD: 3.5″ x 1.75″ x 1.85″

The unit weight is 9.8 oz with the collar strap

The range from the collar to the handheld is 9 miles

There are 18 different levels of static stimulation available

There’s both momentary (nick) and continuous static options available

There’s also an audible/sound training option too

The collar comes with LED light beacons that can be activated by a handheld and these beacons help you see your dog in darker conditions from up to 100 yards away

The collar is water resistant up to 32 feet

Uses a braided steel VHF antenna to send data to the Astro

Comes with rechargeable lithium ion batteries

Battery life of the collar device is 24 hours with a 2.5 second update rate; 48 hours with a 2 minute update rate (the 2 minute update is rescue mode that preserves the battery life longer)

Device has an operating range from -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C)

Collar strap is 27″ long; 1″ wide

The collar fits a dog neck size/circumfenrence that is 12″ (30.5 cm) to 22.5″ (57.2 cm) on the standard adjustable collar strap. But there’s also a collar for smaller dogs,  which is 10.5” (26.7 cm) to 22.5” (57.2 cm), and is sold separately

 

– Potential Drawbacks

Only compatible with the Astro 100. The TT15 seems to be a better option as it is compatible with two of the Alphas, and the Astro

Doesn’t have a vibration training option

 

– What’s It Designed For

The Garmin T10 is both a tracking and training collar.

 

– Who Might It Be For

People who want an advanced dog tracking and training collar

People using the Alpha® 100 handheld

 

– Who Might It NOT Be For?

People who want a tracking only, or training only collar

People using the Astro handhelds or any other handheld other than the Alpha 100

People who want a vibration training option

 

– What Currently Comes In The Kit

TT 10 dog device with black collar strap

Charging clip

AC adapter

Vehicle power cable

User-replaceable contact points (short and long) with wrench and non-stim plug

 

  • Garmin TT15 (& TT15 Mini)

– Features

The Garmin TT15 is a collar receiver device and collar strap that attaches around your dog’s neck, and connects remotely to some of the Garmin handheld models which control the function of the collar device or provide tracking for it 

The TT15 is a 2 in 1 tracking and training collar (compared to the T5 for example which is a tracking only collar)

It has a top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver

It is compatible with the Alpha 100, Astro 320 and Astro 430 handheld models

It uses 18 different levels of static stimulation

There is the option for either continuous or momentary (nick) stimulation

The TT15 collar receiver allows you to make quick changes (low, medium or high) within a predetermined stimulation level (1-6), whereas linear stimulation allows progressively more stimulation from levels 1 to 18. 

Because you have low through to high power output options, it’s suitable for soft through to harder temperament dogs

With the Alpha 100, there are also audible tone and vibration training options

The Astro 320 and 430 models allow tracking ONLY (and not the above training options)

The TT15 is water resistant to 10 meters

There’s the ability to remotely operate the LED beacon lights, built in to the dog device, to help locate your dog in low-light conditions

 

– Potential Drawbacks

The major drawback for some people will be the cost. But, apart from that, it really is a high functioning and high performing collar

 

– What Is It Designed For

The TT15 is compatible with 3 Garmin handhelds.

 

Using With The Alpha 100

You can use both tracking and training (training modes include static, vibration and tone).

 

Using With The Astro 320

Tracking only.

 

Using With The Astro 430

Tracking only.

 

– What Might It Be For

People who want to use the Alpha 100, Astro 320 and Astro 430 model handhelds

Particularly hunters, competition/sporting dogs and trainers

People who want to track and train their dog/s

 

– What It Might NOT Be For

People who want to use a handheld other than the 3 listed above

Less serious owners who want a more basic and less expensive tracking or training collar system

 

– View

View the Garmin TT15 Dog Collar on Amazon

 

– What’s Currently In The Kit

TT 15 dog device with rechargeable lithium-ion battery, or you get the TT15 Mini device with the Mini Kit

1-inch thick collar strap

Charging clip

AC adapter

Vehicle power cable

Contact point set with wrench

Manual

 

– Compatible Handset 

Garmin Alpha 100 Review

 

Garmin T5 vs T5 Mini Collar Comparison

You can read a Garmin T5 & T5 Mini Comparison here

 

Garmin TT15 vs TT15 Mini Collar Comparison

– Which On Is Better?

It really depends on the size of collar device and strap you want, and the range and battery life.

 

You might get the TT15 if:

You have a regular to larger sized dog

You want a longer range from collar receiver to handheld device

You want a slightly longer battery life/charge

You want a slightly thicker collar

 

You might get the TT15 Mini if:

You have a small sized dog, and you want a more compact device

You’re OK with a shorter range from collar receiver to handheld device

You’re OK with a slightly shorter battery life/charge

You’re OK with a slightly thinner collar

 

– Differences

The main differences are:

The unit dimensions of the TT15 are bigger at 3.5″ x 1.75” x 1.85″, compared to the TT15 Mini unit dimensions of 3.1″ x 1.8” x 1.4”

The TT15 weighs slightly more at 10.0 oz (284.0 g) total weight (with collar), compared to the TT15 at 7.5 oz (212 g) total weight (with collar)

The battery life of the TT15 is about 20-40 hours, whilst the battery life of the TT15 Mini is about 16-30 hours

The range of the TT15 is about 9 miles, while the TT15 Mini range is about 4 miles

The TT15 takes a 1 inch collar strap whilst the TT15 mini takes a 3/4 inch collar strap

 

– Similarities

Both have rechargeable lithium ion batteries

Both have a USB interface

Both have a water rating of 1 ATM (up to 10 meters water resistant)

Both fit a minimum of a 9.5” (24 cm) in circumference neck size

Both have a high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver

Both have a GPS antenna

Both have stimulation, vibration and tone training options

Both have in built beacon lights

Both have rescue mode – allows you to conserve the life of the battery when it hits 25%

Both have MURS Frequency mode

Both are only compatible with the Astro® 430, Astro 320 and the Alpha® 100. Both can be configured for operation with either handheld but cannot be tracked simultaneously by both the Astro 430 and 320

Both have replaceable collar straps

 

Best Trackers & GPS Collars For Dogs

Read more about some of the best trackers and GPS dog collars for dogs in this guide.

 

Best Remote Dog Training Collars

You can read more about the best remote dog training collars in this guide.

 

 

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