Dogtra 280C vs 280X

Pick the Dogtra 280C (Tom Davis) for 127 levels, a customizable Boost button and a Safety Level Lock; pick the 280X for 100 levels and a simpler front-and-center main button with a 1000-lux LED. Both run at 1/2 mile and fit dogs 10 lbs and up.

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Pros

280C: 127 levels, Boost button, Safety Level Lock
280X: easy front main button, 1000-lux LED, 100 levels

Cons

280C: steeper learning curve
280X: fewer level steps, no Boost-and-Lock

The core difference

They share a size class but are different lines. The 280C is co-designed with trainer Tom Davis around the Boost-and-Lock workflow and a bungee collar, with 127 levels. The 280X is the current X-series unit: 100 levels, a big front-mounted main button for timing, a 1000-lux LED and removable contact points. Owners note the X layout is easier to learn, while the C's Boost suits distraction recall.

Specifications

Spec	Detail
280C levels	127
280X levels	100
Range (both)	1/2 mile
280C	Boost & Lock, bungee collar
280X	Front main button, 1000-lux LED
Dog size (both)	10 lbs and up

Figures from each model's Amazon listing.

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What owners say

The 280C or X will be the most like the Mini Educator in size and correctional deliverance. Dogtra tends to have have softer lows but stronger ...
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Both the 280c and 280x have boost iirc. And I agree - luckily though dogtra is solid, I've had a 1900s from them for over 4 years and not a ...
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Unless you specifically want boost mode and locking stim, I'd go with the dogtra. Better battery life, much more durable, and actually ...
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I have a dogtra 280x for my 50% pit mix. She's 35 pounds and has short hair but a decent amount of neck scruff.
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Dogtra 280C - $214 - compact and comfortable with ... Dogtra 280X have been very happy with it and Dogtra's customer service is amazing.
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Which to choose

Choose the 280C if you want the Boost-and-Lock workflow and the most level steps; choose the 280X for the simpler main-button layout and the LED light. Either way, setup is on the how to use page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the 280C and 280X both have Boost?

Owners note both have a boost function, but the Tom Davis 280C is built around the customizable Boost-and-Lock workflow specifically, with 127 levels.

Which is better for a beginner?

The 280X's front-and-center main button is generally the easier layout to learn; the 280C's Boost-and-Lock rewards a trainer who uses it.

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