Are Orbit B-hyve or Rachio timers more reliable?

Verified-purchase reviews are mixed for both brands. Older or high-volume listings (the wired Rachio controller and Orbit's basic digital timers) carry the strongest ratings, while newer smart hose-timer models from both brands show lower averages, with buyers citing connectivity and battery-life frustrations. Neither brand clearly wins on reliability in the data we have, so read recent reviews for the specific model and firmware you're buying.