PawTronic Pro Series 2
8.8Very good · out of 10- No subscription and the lowest price of the custom-shape GPS fences we compare
- Fits dogs from 7.9 lb
- Static is one of four modes, not the default
4 criteria won · $278.99, $279 over 3 years
Head-to-head · US prices checked November 9, 2026
PawTronic Pro Series 2 vs Halo Collar 5
Of 11 decided criteria, the PawTronic Pro Series 2 wins 4 and the Halo Collar 5 wins 7, on official specs and plan prices.
Halo Collar 5
9.2Excellent · out of 10- Precision+ correction service on dual-frequency (L1 + L5) GPS: Halo states accuracy within 2 feet
- Fences from 900 sq ft, stored in the collar for use without Wi-Fi or cell service
- Up to 48 hours of battery and a 1-hour charge
7 criteria won · $524, $844 over 3 years
Short answer: pick the PawTronic Pro Series 2 ($278.99) if you want a GPS fence with no subscription and nothing else to pay; the Halo Collar 5 ($524 plus a plan) if you want live tracking, fences from 900 sq ft and dual-frequency GPS. Over three years: $279 against about $844.
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Criterion by criterion
The better stated figure on each line is highlighted (11 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 | PawTronic Pro Series 2 | Halo Collar 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreBetter: the highest | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Device priceBetter: the lowest | $278.99 | $524 |
| 3-year costBetter: the lowest | $279 | $844 |
| SubscriptionBetter: not required | None | Required, from $8.74/mo |
| Type | GPS dog fence | GPS dog fence |
| ContainmentBetter: the most flexible | Circle or 8-point polygon | Custom shapes, several fences |
| Fences | Up to 6 saved layouts (circle or 8-sided polygon) | Unlimited on the collar (5 on Bronze, 20 on Silver, unlimited on Gold) |
| GPS hardwareBetter: dual-frequency | Single-frequency | Dual-frequency |
| Live trackingBetter: available | No tracking | Live, cellular |
| Battery lifeBetter: the longest | 36 h | 48 h |
| Boundary cues | Tone + vibration, static optional | Tone + vibration, static optional |
| Smallest dogBetter: the smallest | 7.9 lb | 10 lb |
| Neck size | 8 to 25 in | 8 to 30.5 in |
| Smallest yardBetter: the smallest | 1/2 acre | 900 sq ft |
| Water resistance | IP67 receiver | IP67 |
| Warranty | Not stated | 1 year |
| Return windowBetter: the longest | 30 days | 90 days |
What the numbers mean
PawTronic is set up over Bluetooth and then works alone: up to six saved layouts, circles or 8-sided polygons, dogs from 7.9 lb. There is no live map, no escape alert and no cellular connection.
Halo costs three times as much over three years and earns it with tracking, smaller and freer fence shapes and a stated 48-hour battery against PawTronic's 36 hours of GPS standby.
Our pick for each kind of owner
The right choice depends on your dog, your yard and the monthly bill you accept. Here is who should buy which.
Tight budget
PawTronic Pro Series 2
Over three years the PawTronic Pro Series 2 costs $279 against $844 for the Halo Collar 5, device and plan included, at prices checked on November 9, 2026.
Read the review ↗Best overall score
Halo Collar 5
Halo Collar 5 scores 9.2/10 against 8.8/10 overall: the better all-rounder.
Read the review ↗No monthly bill
PawTronic Pro Series 2
The PawTronic Pro Series 2 works with no subscription; the Halo Collar 5 needs a Pack Membership Bronze to keep working.
Read the review ↗Keeping the dog in the yard
Halo Collar 5
Halo Collar 5: custom shapes, several fences. PawTronic Pro Series 2: circle or 8-point polygon.
Read the review ↗Small dogs
PawTronic Pro Series 2
PawTronic says the PawTronic Pro Series 2 fits dogs from 7.9 lb; the Halo Collar 5 starts at 10 lb.
Read the review ↗Smaller yards
Halo Collar 5
The Halo Collar 5 supports yards from 900 sq ft, against 1/2 acre for the PawTronic Pro Series 2.
Read the review ↗Fewer charges
Halo Collar 5
Halo states 48 h per charge for the Halo Collar 5, against 36 h for the PawTronic Pro Series 2.
Read the review ↗Finding a dog that got out
Halo Collar 5
Halo Collar 5: live, cellular. PawTronic Pro Series 2: no tracking.
Read the review ↗Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the PawTronic Pro Series 2 or the Halo Collar 5?
The Halo Collar 5 for most owners: it scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.8/10). Your yard and your dog can still flip it: see the picks by profile on this page.
Do the PawTronic Pro Series 2 and the Halo Collar 5 need a subscription?
The PawTronic Pro Series 2 needs no plan. The Halo Collar 5 needs a Pack Membership Bronze (from $8.74/mo). Plan prices as of November 9, 2026.
Which one costs less over three years?
The PawTronic Pro Series 2: $279 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/).
Which one suits a small dog?
The PawTronic Pro Series 2, rated for dogs from 7.9 lb against 10 lb.