In this review, we evaluate the best avalanche beacons available today. We have also included a comprehensive guide that helps you pick the best product. We hope that by going through the top 10 best avalanche beacons reviews below, you can effectively narrow down your choice and find the most appropriate one you need.
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Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Avalanche Beacons
| Rank | Product Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
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1  |
Backcountry Access Tracker3 |
9. 7 |
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2  |
Pieps DSP Sport |
9. 5 |
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3 |
Backcountry Access Tracker |
9. 1 |
|
4 |
Ortovox Zoom+ |
8. 8 |
|
5 |
Arva Evo 4 |
8. 6 |
|
6 |
Arva Neo+ |
8. 2 |
|
7 |
Mammut Barryvox S |
8. 0 |
1. Backcountry Access Tracker3
9.7/10 our score
- Unit weight with batteries: 7.6 ounces/215 grams, Harness weight: 3.5 oz/100 grams
- Frequency: 457 kHz, Batteries: three AAA alkaline
- Battery life: minimum 1 hour in search mode after 200 hours in transmit mode (approximately 250 hours in transmit only or 50 hours in search only)
- Range: 50 meters
- Certified to be in compliance with all applicable North American and European norms
2. Pieps DSP Sport
9.5/10 our score
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- Three antennas Plus self-checking reference antenna
- Smart transmitter adjusts signal to allow for the easiest solution in a multiple burial scenario
- Circular range for extended, Symmetrical search area
- Mark function for multiple burial scenarios
- Beacon drift adjustment to pick up beacons transmitting drifted signals
3. Backcountry Access Tracker
9.1/10 our score
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- Backcountry Access
- Stay on the right path - revolutionary dual antenna technology follows a flux line directly to the buried transceiver
- When receiving equal signal strength, the antennas mounted perpendicular to each other on the tracker case create an "X" shape and the center search light illuminates when pointing toward the strongest signal
- Forget traditional "grid" and "tangent" searching, dual receiving antennas can be significantly faster for both novices and experts
- You'll by clued into your desired direction when the directional display on the case lights up
4. Ortovox Zoom+
8.8/10 our score
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- Smart Antenna Technology - analyzes the positions of the antennas in the avalanche and automatically awitches to the best transmission antenna
- Secondary avalanche switchover: 120 sec. - If the transmitter registers no movement for more than 120 seconds while searching, it automatically switches back to transmission mode. Rescuers are thereby protected from follow-up avalanches at all times.
- Recco Reflector inside
- Visual plus Acoustic search - LEDs are used to show the distance to the victim, the direction using arrows and if there is more than one victim. Large LEDs are easy to read especially in poor visibility conditions and at night. The visual search mode is supported by intuitive search acoustics. Higher and fast sounds tell you that you are approaching the avalanche victim.
- Just two buttons make operating errors practically impossible. Once switched on, it is possible to switch between transmission and search mode using the safety switchover button
5. Arva Evo 4
8.6/10 our score
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- Antennas: triple
- Digital Range: 40 m
- Functions: marking, group check, clip for safe
- Battery: 4 AAA, LR03 alkaline
- Batteries Included: yes
6. Arva Neo+
8.2/10 our score
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- Antennas: triple
- Digital Range: 70m
- Functions: auto check, group check, marking, multiple victim indication
- Battery: 3 AAA
- Batteries Included: yes
7. Mammut Barryvox S
8/10 our score
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- Effective digital search strip width: 70 meters
- Digital receiving range: 70 meters
- Extended search range: extended receiving bandwidth (analog): up to 95 m, Extended search strip width (analog): 100 m
- Circular receiving field: almost identical receiving range for X and Y antennas
- Lithium-enabled: also works with lithium batteries: Less risk of leakage. More stable in low temperatures. Longer battery life (350 hours SEND)