Bushnell V2 vs V3

Both the Bushnell V2 and V3 have been retired. Check out the latest Bushnell Laser Golf Rangefinders!

Bushnell V2 vs V3Not so long ago, the decision on buying a Bushnell V2 vs V3 laser rangefinder was a more relevant discussion. The short story was that the V3 was newer and added one impressive new feature, but cost a little more. You made your decision based upon how much you valued the new feature (we’ll get to that in a minute). Now, the V2 is getting hard to find and when you do find it, the prices aren’t necessarily any better than the V3, making the decision pretty much a no-brainer.

However, if you happen to catch a great price the V2, then “Game On”! So what’s the difference? The Bushnell V3 has “Jolt” technology, which means the unit has a series of vibrating bursts when it locks on to the target, making it a little easier and faster to gain confidence that you’ve got the right distance. Other than a few cosmetic changes, these two models are nearly identical. Both the V2 and the V3 are available with and without slope.

Experienced laser rangefinder users may not be willing to pay much more for Jolt, but if you’re new to laser or have any trouble holding it steady, it’s probably worth the price difference to buy the Bushnell V3.

 
 

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Garmin G6 vs SkyCaddie

Here, we will breakdown the differences of the Garmin G6 vs Skycaddie SGX and SGXw, but we can tell you up front, that we think there is a very clear winner.

Garmin G6 vs SkyCaddieSince we feel so strongly about this, we don’t want to waste your time by making you read through to the end, before giving my bottom line, so let’s start there!

The SkyCaddie SGX and SGXw have terrible user reviews and they make all those unhappy buyers pay annual fees. On the other hand, the Garmin gets excellent user reviews and doesn’t charge any fees ever. On that note, the winner is…. the Garmin G6. Yes, it may cost a little more on the front end, but you are likely to have less headaches and spend a lot less over the lifetime of the device.

Other than price and user ratings, there are a few differences between the Garmin G6 and the two Skycaddie SGX models.

  • The screen size on the G6 is 2.6″ and it’s 3″ on the SkyCaddie. Although only a little larger in screen size, the SkyCaddies are otherwise quite a bit larger than the Garmin.
  • The G6 has a nice touchscreen, while the SkyCaddie SGX has a little joystick and the SGXw has an optical trackpad.
  • All three units have bright color displays and allow you to get distance to any point.
  • SkyCaddie has Intelligreen and Intelligreen Pro technology. It’s not available on every course, but it’s nice technology when it is available. Intelligreen gives you a close-up view of the green shape and hazards from the angle you are approaching. On the Garmin, you get the close-up view of the green shape, but as far as we know, it doesn’t change with your angle. The Intelligreen Pro feature shows contours on the the greens, which is cool, but in all honesty, most golfers don’t have the time or ability to take advantage of this information.
  • The SkyCaddies have the ability to switch to a list view of hazards and targets, but switching screens, no matter how easy, isn’t preferable to having what you need on the main screen. The Garmin G6 shows a hole layout that includes those distances right on it, plus you can just touch the screen to the point where you want to layup and get the distance to that point and from that point to the hole. On the SkyCaddies, you have to get on the HoleVue™ screen and use the joystick or trackpad.
  • The SkyCaddie models also have the QuickVue™ and RangeVue™ screens that give you options for how you want to view your information… but seriously SkyCaddie, less is more! Sure this might be great for a geek who has six hours for every round, but for most of us, it’s just too much.
  • The Garmin G6 has a scorecard for up to four players and the SkyCaddies have a scorecard for one player. We figure most people will use a traditional scorecard when they are scoring for the group, so not really an issue. All three units allow you to track your stats.
  • All three units allow you to measure your shots and tag the club you used, so they can store the average distance you hit each club. All of these units also allow uploading the scoring and stats to your computer for analysis.

    • In summary, SkyCaddie just tries to do too much, making it expensive and potentially confusing for the players who use them. Garmin just makes it a little easier and without the burden of annual fees.

    Model SkyCaddie SGXSkyCaddie SGXwGarmin Approach G6
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    Price Check PriceCheck PriceCheck Price
    GRS Score 3.60
    (367 Ratings)    		3.65
    (46 Ratings)    		4.20
    (648 Ratings)
    Height 4.8+ in.4.8+ in.3.7 in.
    Width 2.48 in.2.48 in.2.1 in.
    Depth .75 in..75 in..8 in.
    Weight 5.6 oz.5.6 oz.3.37 oz.
    Battery Li-polyLithium-ion PolymerRechargeable Li-Poly
    Battery Life 14 hrs maxN/Aup to 15 hrs.
    Rainproof water resistantwater resistantIPX7
    Pre-loaded with Courses Yes*Yes*27,000
    Instant Course Recognition YesYesYes
    Auto Hole Advance YesYesYes
    Course Capacity 50 Full50 FullUnlimited
    Touch Screen NoNoYes
    Stat Tracker YesYesYes
    Digital Scorecard YesYesYes
    Computer Analysis Tools YesYesYes
    USGA Compliant (local rule) YesYesYes, if Club Averages feature is not used.
    Alternate Targets YesYesYes
    Ability to Add Targets N/AN/AYes
    Measure Shot Distance YesYesYes
    # of Available Courses 30,000+30,000+29,500+
    Course Download Fees YesYesNo
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Garmin S1 vs S3

Garmin S1 vs Garmin S3In the battle of Garmin S1 vs S3, the winner is… Well, they’re both winners, but it shouldn’t be a difficult choice if you’re getting ready to buy…

If you want ultimate simplicity, the Garmin S1 will give you distances to the front, middle and back of every green, plus hole number and par and you probably won’t ever have to touch the watch after you leave the first tee. That’s all many golfers need or want, and if that’s you, the Garmin Approach S1 is a great choice. Read our full review.

On the other hand, if you’re interested in layup distances and the ability to adjust the pin placement, the Garmin Approach S3 is a very slick golf watch. Read our full review.

Features of the Garmin S1 vs S3
Model Garmin Approach S1 WatchGarmin Approach S3
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Price Check PriceCheck Price
GRS Score 4.48
(1285 Ratings)		4.34
(522 Ratings)
Height 2.7 in.2.7 in.
Width 1.8 in.1.8 in.
Depth .6 in..6 in.
Weight 1.8 oz.2.06 oz.
Battery Li-ionLithium-ion recharge
Battery Life 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS8 hrs GPS / 4 wks
Rainproof Yes IPX7IPX7
Pre-loaded with Courses YesYes
Instant Course Recognition YesYes
Auto Hole Advance YesYes
Course Capacity UnlimitedUnlimited
Touch Screen NoYes
Stat Tracker NoNo
Digital Scorecard NoYes
Computer Analysis Tools NoNo*
USGA Compliant (local rule) YesYes
Alternate Targets NoYes
Ability to Add Targets NoYes
Measure Shot Distance YesYes
# of Available Courses 14,000+30,000+
Course Download Fees NoNo
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Garmin S2 vs Bushnell Neo-X

Garmin S2 vs Bushnell Neo-XAs the Bushnell Neo-X has been retired, we suggest taking a look at our Garmin vs. Bushnell Golf Watch article.

In the matchup of the Garmin S2 vs Bushnell Neo X, there is really only question you need to answer. Do you want your golf watch to have a scorecard feature? The two watches have very similar features, but the one that costs more allows you to keep score on it. If not for the scorecard feature on the Garmin S2, we would recommend the Bushnell Neo-X over the Garmin S2 just about every time.

Make no mistake, the Garmin S2 is an excellent golf watch. It’s just that the Bushnell Neo-X is significantly less expensive, is smaller, has a longer battery life and the user ratings are overall higher. All in all, the Neo-X is an amazing golf GPS watch, but not having a digital scorecard is a deal-breaker for a handful of users.

So the winner of the Garmin S2 vs Bushnell Neo X depends on your answer… We’d love to hear your preference in the comments below!

PS. There’s a new kid in town, the Bushnell Neo-XS that you should consider if you’ve decided that the scorecard isn’t important!

Model Garmin Approach S2Bushnell NEO-X Watch
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Price Check PriceCheck Price
GRS Score 4.41
(924 Ratings)		4.39
(469 Ratings)
Height 2.7 in.1.4 in.
Width 1.8 in.1.5 in.
Depth .6 in..6 in.
Weight 1.8 oz.1.8 oz.
Battery rechargeable Li-ionRechargeable
Battery Life 8 hrs / 3 wksup to 16 hours
Rainproof waterproof to 10 meterWaterproof
Pre-loaded with Courses YesYes
Instant Course Recognition YesYes
Auto Hole Advance YesYes
Course Capacity UnlimitedN/A
Touch Screen NoNo
Stat Tracker NoNo
Digital Scorecard YesNo
Computer Analysis Tools No*No
USGA Compliant (local rule) YesYes
Alternate Targets YesYes
Ability to Add Targets NoNo
Measure Shot Distance YesYes
# of Available Courses 30,000+30,000+
Course Download Fees NoNo
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Best Golf GPS 2015

Below are our current picks for the best golf GPS 2015. The top table shows the best full-featured devices and the bottom table shows our choices for more basic models. We didn’t include golf watches on this page unless they had a removable watch band. If you’re considering a watch, you’ll definitely want to check out our picks for Best Golf Watch.

You may also want to use our Personalized Selection Quiz to find the best golf GPS for your budget and style of play.

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