Garmin Alpha 200

The Garmin Alpha 200 is the simplest current touchscreen Alpha: a 3.5-inch sunlight-readable handheld that tracks and trains up to 20 dogs at up to 9 miles, without the inReach satellite messaging of the 200i. It is the value entry into the current lineup.

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Pros

Current touchscreen interface and collar support at the lowest price in the lineup
Tracks and trains up to 20 dogs at up to 9 miles
Takes the same collars, antennas and batteries as the pricier models

Cons

No built-in inReach satellite messaging - that is the 200i
Older hardware generation than the 300

Key specs

Tracking range	Up to 9 miles with a compatible collar
Update rate	As often as every 2.5 seconds
Training	18 levels of stimulation plus tone and vibration
Dogs tracked	Up to 20 with additional collars

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Who the Alpha 200 is for

The 200 suits a hunter who wants the current touchscreen interface and collar compatibility but has no use for satellite messaging. You get the full tracking and 18-level training feature set and the same collar support as the pricier models, for less money.

If you run where there is no cell coverage and want an SOS lifeline, step up to the 200i for built-in inReach. If you want the newest hardware, look at the 300. The model comparison lines all three up side by side.

Collars and accessories

The 200 bundles with the TT 25 and also reads the T 20, TT 15 and T 5. Common add-ons are a longer antenna for broken country, a spare battery, and a case or screen protector for the touchscreen.

Alpha 200 options on Amazon

Alpha 200 handhelds and collar bundles on Amazon:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Alpha 200 and 200i?

The i adds built-in inReach satellite two-way messaging and SOS on a subscription. Tracking and training are otherwise the same. See the 200i page.

Alpha 200 or Alpha 300?

The 300 is the newer generation. If budget is tight and you do not need the latest hardware, the 200 does the same core job. The comparison page has the detail.

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