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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Comments

  1. robbie jones says

    does this range finder require flag stick tape, and does is give distance to trees, or hazards?

    • Golf Rangefinder Shop says

      No, it doesn’t require a reflector on the flag stick. It gives accurate distance to any target that you can see up to 400 yards – that includes trees and hazards, but hazards are more difficult to get pinpointed. With a reflector on a flag, the Leupold GX-1i can can go up to 800 yds.)

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