Halo Collar 5
#12 in GPSFull review
For owners who want fencing and live tracking in one collar and accept a monthly plan. The plan makes it one of the most expensive fences to own over three years.
Amazon $524$524
The Halo Collar 5 is the better wireless dog fence overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The Halo Collar 5 costs $475 less ($524 vs $999).
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SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence
#14 in GPSFull review
For large or wooded properties where a buyer wants unlimited fences with no plan to pay. The price is the highest here.
Amazon $999$999
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every GPS wireless dog fence; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Halo Collar 5 | SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| 3-year cost 30% | 12 $883.64 over 3 years ($524 + 36 x $9.99/mo plan) | 7 $999 over 3 years, no plan needed |
| Coverage 10% | 100 up to 768,000 acres stated | 100 up to 100,000 acres stated |
| Battery 15% | 60 48 h per charge | 50 battery life not published (neutral score used) |
| Correction 15% | 100 tone, vibration, static | 50 correction types not published (neutral score used) |
| Fit 10% | 50 smallest dog size not published (neutral score used) | 60 dogs from 15 lb |
| Features 15% | 60 custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location | 60 custom-shaped boundary, phone app, live location |
| Warranty 5% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Halo Collar 5 | SpotOn Nova GPS Dog Fence | |
|---|---|---|
| Boundary | ||
| Type | GPS | GPS |
| Stated coverage | 768,000 acres | 100,000 acres |
| Smallest property | - | 0.3 acres |
| Custom-shaped boundary | Yes | Yes |
| Collar | ||
| Battery life | 48 h | - |
| Charge time | 1 h | - |
| Waterproofing | IP67 | - |
| Dog weight | - | 15 lb and up |
| Neck size | - | 10-26 in |
| Corrections | Tone, Vibration, Static | - |
| System | ||
| Collars included | 1 | 1 |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Live location | Yes | Yes |
| Training remote | No | No |
| Cost | ||
| Plan | Required, from $9.99/mo | Optional, $9.95/mo |
| 3-year cost | $883.64 | $999 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-10 | 2025-09 |