CATEGORY : Smart Sprinklers

Rachio 2 Generation VS. Orbit 57950

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Winner:

Orbit 57950

Reasons to buy Orbit 57950:

  • button icon Compatible with Alexa
  • button icon Very easy to install and use
  • button icon Has a Weather Resistant Case
  • button icon Provides watering basing on site conditions
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Rachio 2 Generation

Reasons to buy Rachio 2 Generation :

  • button icon Use Rachio App to take care of your lawn remotely
  • button icon Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
  • button icon Reduces your water bill by 50%
  • button icon Very easy to set up
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
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USABILITY
WINNER :

Orbit 57950

  • MONITOR WATER USAGE
SAFETY
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DESIGN
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Comparison Winner
Orbit 57950

Reasons why we like it:

  • MONITOR WATER USAGE
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COMPARISON – Rachio 2 Generation VS. Orbit 57950

PERFORMANCE

AUTOMATICALLY WATERS YOUR LAWN

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit will allow you to set your own schedule so that it can always automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive.

Yes

It is fully automatic whereby it uses Weather Sense technology to automatically adjust watering-schedule so as to deliver the right amount of water to your plants. Additionally, this technology provides watering basing on site conditions such as slope, soil type, sun/shade, history and live-weather-feeds.

SAVES WATER

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This device will reduce on your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, its EPA WaterSense certified for saving a lot of water

Yes

Comes with B-hyve timer that will help to save up to 50% more water compared to traditional controllers. Additionally, this device has been approved and certified to save you a lot of money on water-bills.

WEATHER AWARENESS

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features Exclusive Weather Intelligence technology that predicts weather basing on the latest local forecasts in-order to automatically adjust watering schedules.

Yes

Uses WeatherSense Technology to connect to local weather data systems in-order to give your landscape the exact amount of water it needs. Additionally, this device can recalculate your watering schedule in-order to provide your plants with necessary amounts of water and at the right time.

WATER RESTRICTION

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features advanced rain, freeze and wind Skips that are determined by Exclusive Weather Intelligence Technology. In fact, this unit is EPA WaterSense Certified to restrict water usage in different weather conditions.

Yes

Comes with a Wi-Fi sprinkler timer that helps to restrict water-usage and even allows you to control water-flow from anywhere using a Smartphone with a B-hyve App.

ALERTS YOU WHEN WATER SYSTEM GETS A PROBLEM

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit uses a Rachio-App to provide you with alerts on your smart-device if a water-system gets a problem. In fact, this device will protect your plants and property using instant leak notifications.

Yes

This device will send you an instant-alert on your smart-device with a B-hyve app in-case any section of the water-system get a problem.

STRONG WI-FI RECEPTION

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features a strong Wi-Fi reception that supports dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks.

Yes

Features a strong Wi-Fi reception that is compatible with only 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi connections so as to help you manage your watering from anywhere in the world using an Android or iOS smart device. Additionally, this device can also be wirelessly connected to different smart-home-systems.

CUSTOMIZED ZONES

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features 16 customizable-zones that you can start/stop using the Rachio-App. Additionally, each zone can be assigned an individual name and you can also adjust how many minutes each zone can operate.

Yes

Features fully-customizable zones whereby you can give them individual-names and watering-time so as to keep different sections of your yard looking healthy.

COMPATIBLE WITH RAIN AND SOIL SENSORS

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Fully-compatible with rain and soil sensors in-order to maximize watering for your specific yard-sections.

Yes

Supports most rain, soil and freeze sensors so as to provide the right amount of water to your plants in different weather-conditions.

SUPPORTS 2.4-GHZ WI-FI

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Can support dedicated 2.4GHz and dual-band networks in-order to facilitate for convenient wireless communication. Additionally, this device requires a 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi connection for effective remote communication.

Yes

Can support a 2.4Ghz wireless-connection in-order to help you manage it from anywhere using your Smartphone or with a smart-home-system while at home as long as its connected to a network.

USABILITY

COMPATIBLE WITH ALEXA

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit works with Amazon-Alexa devices in-order to facilitate for remote voice-control while at home. Additionally, it also works with other smart-home-systems like: Nest, Google Assistant, IFTTT and more.

Yes

Works with Amazon-Alexa for remote voice-control. However, you will need to read through the included quick guide to know how you can use your B-hyve with Alexa to control your watering with simple voice-phrases.

REMOTE ACCESS

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Features a downloadable Rachio-App that can be used to access and control the device remotely with your Smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Yes

Can be remotely accessed and controlled from anywhere in the world using your Android or iOS smart device or even from your computer with a B-hyve App. In fact, this device only requires a Wi-Fi connection to help you access remotely from anywhere.

EASY INSTALLATION

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Can be easily installed and setup in just 3 simple steps that take less than 30-minutes. In fact, you won’t need any special tools or expertise to install this device within your home.

Yes

It is very easy to install and setup because it utilizes a swing panel that facilitates for easy access to the angled wiring terminals which makes wiring simple and convenient in just minutes. Additionally, it also features a plug-and-go line cord that can be cut for hardwired applications.

AFFORDABLE

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Yes, this device is very affordable compared to the Rachio-3

Yes

This is the best budget-friendly, advanced, smart sprinkler you will ever get on the market today. Although its actual-price may depend on the store where you’re purchasing it from, it’s still cheaper than most advanced smart-sprinklers.

MONITOR WATER USAGE

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
No

Yes

The B-hyve Wi-Fi timer will allow you to control and monitor water-usage from anywhere using your Smartphone. In fact, with device you can remotely monitor and control your sprinklers as if you were right next to the timer.

CREATE WATERING SCHEDULE

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

You will be in position to create customized schedules that water with accuracy and automatically adjust with changing weather. When creating schedules you can input details like; plant-type and sun-exposure in-order to let Rachio to automatically water your lawn with exactly what it needs to thrive.

Yes

It will help you to create custom schedules for your landscape using the B-hyve App on your mobile-phone or manually using the large LCD-Screen with controls/buttons. On the other hand, this device can also use catch-cup-technology to produce professional scheduling results.

ZONE

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This unit is equipped with 16 customizable zones in-order to optimize watering for your specific yard. In fact, you can set and control zones remotely using the App installed on your smart-device or you can even run zones manually from the controller itself.

Yes

Features 2-models with either 6 or 12 zones that are fully-customizable in-order to meet your yard watering needs.

Orbit 57950

SAFETY

DURABILITY AND SECURITY

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

This device is made of high-quality, durable materials coupled with a foolproof installation casing that makes it weather-resistant. Likewise, this device ensures secure and encrypted information exchange when communicating wirelessly using your Smartphone.

Yes

It is very durable and even comes with a lockable, weather-resistant cabinet that allows it to be installed outdoors without risk of weather damage and theft. Likewise, this device offers an encrypted and secure wireless-connection that facilitates for a secure communication.

DESIGN

VOLTAGE

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

120V AC / 60Hz And A Power Output Of 24V AC

Yes

Uses only 110-Volts and its only compatible with North American electrical outlets and International versions are only available for markets outside North America. Additionally, this unit features a power-input of 120V AC/60Hz and a power-output of 24V AC.

CERTIFIED TO SAVE WATER

Rachio 2 Generation
Orbit 57950
Yes

Its EPA WaterSense certified because it helps to reduce your water bill by up to 50% while keeping your garden healthy. In fact, this device is eligible for utility rebates of up-to 100% off but you need to consider checking your local water provider to know the exact rebate-rate.

Yes

Unit is certified for the rigorous WaterSense and SWAT testing protocols. This implies that it will help you save water and energy. Likewise, this device is also eligible for local rebates which will help you save more on water-bills.

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