Head-to-head · US prices checked November 9, 2026
Of 6 decided criteria, the Halo Collar 5 wins 3 and the PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 wins 3, on official specs and plan prices.
3 criteria won · $524, $844 over 3 years
3 criteria won · $449.99, $747 over 3 years
Short answer: pick the Halo Collar 5 ($524) for smaller yards and fences that keep working offline; the PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 ($449.99) for big yards, up to 70 hours per charge and a cheaper plan. Over three years they cost about $844 and $747.
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The better stated figure on each line is highlighted (6 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 5 | PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated scoreBetter: the highest | 9.2/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Device priceBetter: the lowest | $524 | $449.99 |
| 3-year costBetter: the lowest | $844 | $747 |
| Subscription | Required, from $8.74/mo | Required, from $8.25/mo |
| Type | GPS dog fence | GPS dog fence |
| Containment | Custom shapes, several fences | Custom shapes, several fences |
| Fences | Unlimited on the collar (5 on Bronze, 20 on Silver, unlimited on Gold) | Up to 50 |
| GPS hardware | Dual-frequency | Dual-frequency |
| Live tracking | Live, cellular | Live, cellular |
| Battery lifeBetter: the longest | 48 h | 70 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 in and up |
| Smallest yardBetter: the smallest | 900 sq ft | 1/2 acre |
| Water resistance | IP67 | Waterproof (no IP rating stated) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Return windowBetter: the longest | 90 days | 45 days |
Both use dual-frequency GPS, track your dog live and fit dogs from 10 lb. Halo draws fences from 900 sq ft and stores them on the collar; PetSafe asks for 1/2 acre without dense trees and says its subscription GPS fences need cellular service to work.
PetSafe is cheaper to run: $99 a year against $109.89 a year for Halo's Bronze plan. Halo is gentler by default, with six feedback types and static never required; PetSafe offers tone, vibration and 10 static levels.
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 PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 costs $747 against $844 for the Halo Collar 5, device and plan included, at prices checked on November 9, 2026.
Read the review ↗Halo Collar 5 scores 9.2/10 against 9.0/10 overall: the better all-rounder.
Read the review ↗The Halo Collar 5 supports yards from 900 sq ft, against 1/2 acre for the PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0.
Read the review ↗PetSafe states 70 h per charge for the PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0, against 48 h for the Halo Collar 5.
Read the review ↗The Halo Collar 5 for most owners: it scores higher overall (9.2 vs 9.0/10). Your yard and your dog can still flip it: see the picks by profile on this page.
The Halo Collar 5 needs a Pack Membership Bronze (from $8.74/mo). The PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 needs a PetSafe GPS subscription (from $8.25/mo). Plan prices as of November 9, 2026.
The PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0: $747 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.