Orbit B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor Timer (57946 & 57950) (2016) vs Netro Sprite (2017)

The Orbit B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor Timer 6-zone (57946) is widely considered to be a great Smart Sprinkler Controller at its $80 budget. The Netro Sprite-12, however, while also a good product at this price point, doesn't stack up against its competitors quite as well.

The Orbit B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor Timer 6-zone (57946) managed to earn a spot in roundups from two sources that are known for their trustworthy review methodology - Android Central and Reviewed - but fell short of making it to the top of their lists.

Moving on to the Netro Sprite-12: it was loved by reviewers at Android Central and Reviewed - two reliable sources that conduct objective in-depth testing. In fact, it was their "Best for homes with gardens" and "Best Value", respectively, pointing towards it being a Smart Sprinkler Controller worth considering.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct Orbit B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor Timer 6-zone (57946) vs. Netro Sprite-12 comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the Netro Sprite-12.

Compared to all other Smart Sprinkler Controllers on the market, however, the Orbit B-hyve Indoor/Outdoor Timer 6-zone (57946) performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 7.0 out of 10, which is much better than the 6.5 review average of Smart Sprinkler Controllers in general.