Head-to-head · US prices checked November 9, 2026
Of 3 decided criteria, the Halo Collar 4 wins 2 and the Halo Collar 5 wins 1, on official specs and plan prices.
2 criteria won · $424 $549, $744 over 3 years
1 criterion won · $524, $844 over 3 years
Short answer: buy the Halo Collar 4 while it is $424. It has the same fences, plans and dual-frequency GPS as the Halo Collar 5 ($524) and leads our ranking on the raw score. Pick the Collar 5 if you want up to 48 hours of battery, a 1-hour charge and Precision+, or if the Collar 4 goes back to $549.
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The better stated figure on each line is highlighted (3 lines can be compared); if either maker does not state a value, the line is left undecided. The 3-year cost adds 36 months of plan at the cheapest billing cycle, at US prices checked on November 9, 2026.
| Criterion | Halo Collar 4 | Halo Collar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated score | 9.2/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Device priceBetter: the lowest | $424 | $524 |
| 3-year costBetter: the lowest | $744 | $844 |
| Subscription | Required, from $8.74/mo | Required, from $8.74/mo |
| Type | GPS dog fence | GPS dog fence |
| Containment | Custom shapes, several fences | Custom shapes, several fences |
| Fences | Same plan limits as the Collar 5 | Unlimited on the collar (5 on Bronze, 20 on Silver, unlimited on Gold) |
| GPS hardware | Dual-frequency | Dual-frequency |
| Live tracking | Live, cellular | Live, cellular |
| Battery lifeBetter: the longest | 40 h | 48 h |
| Boundary cues | Tone + vibration, static optional | Tone + vibration, static optional |
| Smallest dog | 10 lb | 10 lb |
| Neck size | 8 to 30.5 in | 8 to 30.5 in |
| Smallest yard | 900 sq ft | 900 sq ft |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Return window | 90 days | 90 days |
Both collars use the same Pack Membership (from $9.99 a month), the same 900 sq ft minimum fence size and the same six feedback types, with static always optional. Over three years on Bronze, the gap stays $100: about $744 against $844.
What the extra $100 buys is time off the charger. Halo states up to 40 hours and a 2-hour charge for the Collar 4, up to 48 hours and 1 hour for the Collar 5, plus the Precision+ correction service that Halo features on the newer model.
The right choice depends on your dog, your yard and the monthly bill you accept. Here is who should buy which.
Over three years the Halo Collar 4 costs $744 against $844 for the Halo Collar 5, device and plan included, at prices checked on November 9, 2026.
Read the review ↗Halo states 48 h per charge for the Halo Collar 5, against 40 h for the Halo Collar 4.
Read the review ↗Both score 9.2/10 overall, so the choice comes down to your yard, your dog and the monthly bill: see the picks by profile on this page.
The Halo Collar 4 needs a Pack Membership Bronze (from $8.74/mo). The Halo Collar 5 needs a Pack Membership Bronze (from $8.74/mo). Plan prices as of November 9, 2026.
The Halo Collar 4: $744 against $844 over 36 months, device and plan included, at the cheapest published billing cycle. Try your own numbers in the [3-year cost calculator](/tools/gps-dog-fence-cost-calculator/).
Both are rated for dogs from 10 lb.