Garmin G6 Approach Reviews
“Garmin G6″
After reading Garmin Approach G6 reviews from all over the web, we think this is likely the best full-featured golf GPS on the market. Read the pros and cons we noted that were commonly mentioned in user reviews and check out the specs and we think you’ll see what we’re talking about.
Garmin Approach G6 Review Score:
4.36 out of 5 (126 reviews)
Score compiled from multiple sources including Amazon, GolfSmith and TGW.Most Mentioned Pros: (most frequently mention on top)
- Screen brightness in sun or clouds
- Compact size
- Easy to use
- Accuracy
- Preloaded with golf courses
- Quality
- Battery Life (3 rounds was about average)
- No fees
- Quickly locked onto GPS
- Lightweight
- Responsive touchscreen
- 28,000 golf courses and growing
- Value/price
- Touch targeting
- Easy stat tracking
- Easy to use scorecard
- Green View made it easy to set pin and see approach distances
- Ready to go out of the box – even had enough charge to play
- GPS lock was fast and the lock was solid
- Easy to read (as mentioned, a few users had trouble)
- Shot measuring capability
- Yardage layup arcs to 100, 150, 200 and 250
- Stats and scorecard analysis on computer
- Waterproof
- Auto hole advance
- Free lifetime updates
Most Mentioned Cons: (most frequently mention on top)
- Some fonts too small
- Some units experience shutdowns during the round (if this is yours, we suggest returning it as defective)
- Not enough hazard information and carry yardages
- Battery life not as long as advertised (only 3 users mentioned this)
- A few users found pars and handicaps were wrong on their golf courses
- Slow to acquire satellites (many more users found it to be quick)
- Doesn’t automatically find the hole you are playing if you turn it on a hole other than #1
- Scorecard could be better
- Couldn’t find battery meter (FYI:Pressing the power button will display the battery meter and signal strength)
- Some accuracy issues
- Screen was not bright enough (many more users felt the brightness was excellent)
- Screen scratches easily
- Screen is too sensitive (most felt it was just right)
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 | Yes | |
| 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 | 29,500+ | |
| Add Courses Manually | N/A | |
| Compatibility | Windows/Mac | |
| Course Download Fees | No | |
| Notes | - | |
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