Argo versus Dreyer depends on crew proficiency

Was the Argo clock better than contemporary Dreyer fire-control equipment?

Not automatically; both were difficult systems, and results depended heavily on the training and experience of their crews.

The Argo clock and Dreyer system approached the fire-control problem differently, but neither was easy to operate. Neither can be declared inherently superior in isolation. Crew training, familiarity, and repeated practice determine whether the equipment produces useful firing solutions. The human organization behind the hardware makes naval gunnery work.