Garmin G6 Approach Reviews
The early Garmin G6 Approach reviews show signs that Garmin may have a real winner on its hands. Users love the easy to see display, the size, and the battery life that can get you through as many as four rounds. Take a look below to see what’s new in Garmin’s latest offering in the Approach series of golf GPS devices.
Garmin Approach G6 Review Score:
4.40 out of 5 (25 reviews)
“Garmin G6″
Garmin G6 – Most noticeable differences from its predecessor the Approach G5:
- The Garmin G6 comes with 25,000 preloaded golf courses! That’s 7,500 more courses than come loaded on the G5. I believe you can download the additional courses on the G5, but preloaded IS REALLY nice.
- Size – this is a pretty dramatic difference. The Garmin G6 is 3.7″ in height, 2.1″ wide and only .8″ in depth. Its predecessor is significantly larger.
- Weight – considering the size difference, it’s no surprise that the weight of the Garmin G6 is 3.37 ounces, which is less than half the weight of the G5.
- The G6 has a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery that lasts up to 15 hours. The G5 used AAs.
- The scorecard on the Garmin G6 has added options for scoring: Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps
- The G6 also has colored arcs indicating 100, 150, 200 and 250 yards to help you determine where to layup. With touchscreen targeting, this is will be a nice addition.
Take a look at our full feature comparison of the Garmin G6, G5 and the other top contender in this category, the GolfBuddy World.
Most Mentioned Pros:
- Preloaded with No Fees
- Screen easily readable in any condition
- Battery life
- Small and lightweight
- Works out of the box
- Touchscreen
Most Mentioned Cons:
- No photo-realistic views
- Takes a few minutes to locate courses after powering on
- Lacks green details (undulations etc.)
Garmin G6 Approach Features and Specifications
| Model | Garmin Approach G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | GPS | |
| Height | 3.7 in. | |
| Width | 2.1 in. | |
| Depth | .8 in. | |
| Screen Size | 1.4 x 2.2 | |
| Resolution | 160 x 240 | |
| Display Type | Transreflec ColorTFT | |
| Weight | 3.37 oz. | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-Poly | |
| Battery Life | up to 15 hrs. | |
| Rainproof | Yes | |
| High Sensitivity Receiver | Yes | |
| Pre-loaded with Courses | 27,000+ | |
| Course Capacity | Unlimited | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | |
| Touch Targeting | Yes | |
| Manual Pin Positioning | Yes | |
| Stat Tracker | Yes | |
| Digital Scorecard | Yes | |
| Computer Analysis Tools | Yes | |
| USGA Compliant (local rule) | Yes | |
| Ground Verified | No | |
| Alternate Targets | Yes | |
| Aerial Hole View | Yes | |
| Green Rotates to your shot angle | Yes | |
| Measure Shot Distance | Yes | |
| Magnify Hole View | Yes | |
| Slope | No | |
| # of Available Courses | 27,000+ | |
| Add Courses Manually | N/A | |
| Compatibility | Windows/Mac | |
| Course Download Fees | No | |
| Notes | - | |
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