Leupold GX-2i2 Review

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There isn’t enough feedback yet for us to do our complete Leupold GX-2i2 Review. However we want to outline the features and give you our initial thoughts on Leupold’s newest rangefinder.

Leupold GX-2i2 User Rating: 4.12 Stars 4.12 out of 5 (40 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The are two reasons we really like the Leupold GX-2i2. First, it’s one of two laser rangefinders on the market that have the ability to easily switch between having Slope turned on or being completely legal for any tournament using the USGA local rule. Second, of those two units, this one has the better price (compared with the Bushnell Tour V4 Slope)

Besides that, the Leupold GX-2i2 has some interesting bells and whistles with it’s TGR® and Club Selector™ features (see features below). If you’re a bit of a geek you will surely love these features and if you’re not, you can just ignore them.

Leupold GX-2i2 Notable Features
  • True Golf Range™ (TGR®) – Uses elevation, altitude, temperature, and other atmospheric conditions to estimate a “plays like” distance.
  • Club Selector™ – makes club recommendations based on the True Golf Range (TGR®) of your shot and the distances you have previously entered for your 8, 6 and 4 irons.
  • PinHunter 2™ – filters out background images and makes zeroing-in on the target faster and easier.
  • Weatherproof – Not only is it durable and waterproof, it has Fog Mode that will improve accuracy when you play in foggy conditions.
  • Prism Lock – combined with PinHunter 2 makes “locking on” faster than ever before. You get an audible tone when the rangefinder finds the prism, and the distance is immediately displayed.
  • One Touch Scan Mode – provides multiple readings in one quick sweep.
  • USGA Legal (local rule) – An easy On/OFF menu choice to quickly disable all non-compliant features.

Leupold & Stevens is a fifth generation, family owned company based in Beaverton, Ohio.

Leupold GX-2i22 Specifications
Leupold GX-2i2
Slope Yes
Vibration n
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 3.0 in. x 1.6 in. x 4.2 in.
Weight 6.8 oz.
Battery CR-2 Lithium
Battery Life >6,000 actuations
Display LCD black
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 800*
Minimum Range N/A
Notes * On/Off switch for Slope and extra features makes it USGA legal.
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes, when the slope feature is turned off.
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Leupold GX-4i2 Review

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The Leupold GX-4i2 brings something completely new to the table in the world of laser golf rangefinders. It’s the first one to have Slope that can be legally (in the USGA sense) “turned off” with the included chrome Smartkey faceplate.

Leupold GX-4i2 (Slope) User Rating: 4.32 Stars 4.32 out of 5 (53 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The truth is that most golfers who are likely to use a laser rangefinder, are also likely to play in events that would deem a rangefinder with Slope illegal for competition. That keeps many of us from buying a rangefinder with Slope and causes some of us to have one of each. The Leupold GX-4i2 solves the problem and throws in some extra bells and whistle that will thrill the truest of golf geeks among us.

Leupold GX-4i2Notable Features
  • True Golf Range (TGR) – Uses elevation, altitude, temperature, and other atmospheric conditions to estimate a “plays like” distance.
  • Club Selector – makes club recommendations based on the True Golf Range (TGR) of your shot and the distances you have previously entered for your 8, 6 and 4 irons.
  • Weatherproof – Not only is it durable and waterproof, it has Fog Mode that will improve accuracy when you play in foggy conditions.
  • PinHunter 2™ – filters out background images and makes zeroing-in on the target faster and easier.
  • Prism Lock – combined with PinHunter 2 makes “locking on” faster than ever before. You get an audible tone when the rangefinder finds the prism, and the distance is immediately displayed.
  • Scan Mode – provides multiple readings in one quick sweep, just hold down the Power button and the display will continuously update with accurate line-of-site measurments.
  • Chrome faceplate – disables True Golf Range and Club Selector features making the GX-4i² “legal” under the rules of golf (per USGA Rule 14-3/0.5).

There are not a huge number of reviews yet, but most users love this rangefinder. The few who did not seemed to struggle with locking onto the correct target. That is the age-old problem with laser rangefinders, while they work well for most golfers, a few will have a hard time holding it steady enough to do a good job.

Leupold GX-4i2 Specifications
Leupold GX-4i2 (Slope)
Slope both
Vibration y
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 3 in. x 1.4 in. x 4.2 in.
Weight 7.9 oz.
Battery CR2 Lithium
Battery Life 6000+ actuations
Display red OLED
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6X
Maximum Range 800
Minimum Range N/A
Notes * as long as the yellow faceplate is not in use, this rangefinder is legal.
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes, when the silver faceplate is attached.
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Leupold GX-3i2 Review

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The early ratings we’ve seen in our Leupold GX-3i2 review process are incredibly strong.

Leupold GX-3i2 User Rating: 4.70 Stars 4.70 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

You may pay a little extra for this model, but here’s why:

  • Leupold’s Digitally Enhanced Accuracy (DNA) is faster and more precise than anything we’ve seen. Not that most of us need it, but it can achieve accuracy down to 1/10 of a yard.
  • The GX-3i2 has a really easy-to-see red OLED, that makes easy to read.
  • 6x magnifcation.
  • PinHunter 2 technology that makes locking onto the pin easier than ever.
  • Prism Lock combined with PinHunter 2 makes “locking on” faster, plus you get an audible tone when the rangefinder finds the prism.
  • Fog Mode Your will cut through heavier fog better than some other rangefinders.
  • Scan Mode is found on most rangefinders today, but

    • The name isn’t as well-known as Bushnell in the golf world, but this fifth-generation American owned family business has been making high-performance optics for hunters since 1907.

    Leupold GX-3i2 Features and Specifications
    Leupold GX-3i2
    Slope No
    Vibration y
    Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.2 in. x 1.4 in. x 3.6 in.
    Weight 7.0 oz.
    Battery CR2 Lithium
    Battery Life 6000+ actuations
    Display red OLED
    Rainproof Yes
    Magnification 6x
    Maximum Range 450+
    Minimum Range N/A
    Notes Fog Mode
    USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Leupold GX-2i Review

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The biggest difference between the Leupold GX-2i and its predecessor, the GX-2 is the DNA engine inside that makes it faster and more precise.

Leupold GX-2i User Rating: 4.14 Stars 4.14 out of 5 (7 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Leupold rangefinders are always strong performers, but the what we love about their slope models are the extra features. We figure if you’re going to break the rules by having slope, you might as well enjoy it! Leupold’s TGR (True Golf Range) uses distance, slope, altitude and temperature to calculate how far a shot will really play. Although we think this is pretty slick technology, it’s not for everyone, as it requires manual input of temperature and altitude.

Leupold GX-2i Features and Specifications
Leupold GX-2i
Slope Yes
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 4 in.
Weight 6.2 oz.
Battery CR-2 Lithium
Battery Life 6,000 Actuations
Display monochrome LCD
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 800
Minimum Range N/A
Notes Slope plus club selection, and distance calculations based on temperature and slope.
USGA Compliant (local rule) No
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Leupold GX-1i Review

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Our Leupold GX-1i Review took into account every comment from every single user review we could find… And what we found is yet another solid performer in the Leupold line of golf rangefinders.

Leupold GX-1i User Rating: 4.61 Stars 4.61 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The small size, accuracy and ease of use were mentioned significantly more than anything else. There was only one all-out negative review and that was from an owner with a defective unit. All other reviews were positive and there were scarce mentions of anything negative. Although a couple of users mentioned that the size of the unit did make it a little harder to hold steady. Even so, they both gave the unit high marks.

Most Mentioned Pros
(in order from high to low):
  • small size
  • accurate
  • easy to use
  • value
  • quality
  • distance to pin and visible objects
  • battery life
  • simplicity
  • prism lock tone
  • lightweight
  • good customer service
  • convenient
  • quick
  • nice case
  • lock feature
  • improves game
  • scan mode
  • legal
  • durable
Most Mentioned Cons
(in order from high to low):
  • requires steady hand for long distance
  • occasionally doesn’t get flag
  • poor warranty service
  • poor quality
Noteworthy Features
  • low glare.
  • scratch resistant.
  • scan feature.
  • proprietary beam geometry – improves laser returns from the pin.
  • advanced GX software accurately separates those returns from objects in the background.
  • prism Lock – on courses that utilize prism technology, scan and the unit will beep and freeze the yardage when it identifies the flag.
  • fog mode works well in fog and rain.
  • accuracy +/- .5 yard/meter
Leupold GX-3i Features and Specifications
Leupold GX-1i
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 4 in.
Weight 6.2 oz.
Battery CR2 Lithium
Battery Life 6,000 Actuations
Display LCD black
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 6x
Maximum Range 800
Minimum Range N/A
Notes Proprietary beam geometry - improves laser returns from the pin.
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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