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Trackman 4 vs Trackman iO
How the Trackman 4 and the Trackman iO compare on price, the room they need, subscriptions and software. Facts from the makers and large retailers, checked October 12, 2026.
| Trackman 4 | Trackman iO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,995 | $13,995 |
| Technology | Radar | Radar + camera |
| Position | Behind the golfer | In the ceiling |
| Room depth from | 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in) | 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) |
| Recommended depth | 5.80 m (19 ft) | 5.50 m (18 ft 1 in) |
| Ceiling | Your height decides | 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in) for the mount, plus room for your swing |
| Width | General rule: 3.05 m one side, 4.3 m both | General rule: 3.05 m one side, 4.3 m both |
| Left-handers | No need to move it | iO DUO serves both from one spot |
| Subscription | $1,100/yr (third-party figure) | $700–1,100/yr |
| GSPro | No | No |
| E6 | No | No |
| Awesome Golf | No | No |
| Own software | Trackman Performance Studio, Virtual Golf | Trackman Virtual Golf 3, Performance Studio |
| Best for | Coaches and fitters, indoors and outdoors | High-end permanent home bay |
The main differences
- In the US the Trackman iO costs $23,995 and the Trackman 4 $25,995.
- Trackman iO prices: Home from $13,995 with club speed only; Home Complete, with full club data, $23,995. The comparison uses Home Complete.
- The Trackman 4 sits behind the golfer, the Trackman iO in the ceiling.
- Both need roughly the same depth: at least 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) to 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in), by the figures available.
- The Trackman iO hangs in the ceiling; the mount needs at least 2.70 m (8 ft 10 in), on top of room for your swing.
- Subscription: Trackman 4: $1,100/yr (third-party figure); Trackman iO: $700–1,100/yr.
Which one to pick
Trackman 4
Best for: Coaches and fitters, indoors and outdoors.
Pick it if
- you cannot or do not want to mount anything in the ceiling
- you also want to use it outdoors
Trackman iO
Best for: High-end permanent home bay.
Pick it if
- you want nothing on the floor
- you want the system many simulator centres use, with putting included
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Sources
- https://www.trackman.com/golf/launch-monitors/tech-specs
- https://www.trackman.com/blog/how-much-room-for-a-golf-simulator
- https://www.trackman.com/golf/solutions/home-golf-simulator
- https://www.playbetter.com/products/trackman-4-golf-launch-monitor
- https://stymie.golf/launch-monitors/trackman/trackman-4
- https://www.trackman.com/golf/launch-monitors/trackman-io
- https://support.trackmangolf.com/hc/en-us/articles/18937515513499-TMiO-Software-Package-Options
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