Our summary of reviews for the Izzo Swami GPS 1500 considers the pros and cons based on user comments from a variety of different websites. Additionally, we have also provided our own GRS Score  based on user ratings from multiple sites.

Izzo Swami 1500 GRS Score: 8.26 out of 10 (121 reviews)

The Izzo Swami GPS 1500 is  a basic model that give distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It has one of the lowest price points available in handheld GPS devices for golf.

Most Mentioned Pros:

  • Low membership fee, only $10 annually
  • Very easy to use and to set up
  • Font size is large so it’s easy to see
  • Accuracy
  • Excellent Value
  • Automatically recognizes the course you are on
  • Very handy and easy to carry
  • Friendly customer service

Most Mentioned Cons:

  • Doesn’t have an auto off feature – remember to turn of the unit at the end of the day or the battery runs out
  • Lacks some bells and whistles that more expensive models offer
  • It takes time for the device to start up -  It takes about 90 seconds for it to start up, so it  is suggested that as soon as you arrive at the course, turn on your unit so it will be ready by the time you reach the 1st tee
  • No wall charger – the package comes with a usb-charger where you can charge the device while using your computer, however it does not come with a wall charger. One is available for purchase if you desire.

Some users reported having to wait longer than expected for unmapped courses to be mapped, but some also said it only took a day and even less than the estimated time of 5-10 days. A few users also said that in some circumstances, they experienced inaccuracies, but most were happy with the unit’s accuracy.

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