Talking GPS Rangefinder

It’s been over 10 years since GolfBuddy released its first talking GPS rangefinder for golf. They have continued to dominate this corner of the golf rangefinder market, releasing new models with incremental improvements regularly. There are a few other competitors since then, so check out our picks below for the best talking GPS Rangefinder.


Best Talking GPS Rangefinders for Golf
GolfBuddy Voice 2 SE - Read Full Review

GolfBuddy increased the battery life in the GB Voice 2 SE to 20 hours. That's six more than the previous model and we are thrilled! Its ease of use is what makes it so popular. This compact, lightweight model has an LCD screen with distances to the front, middle, and back of every green. You can also switch to see the green shape. There are over 40,000 courses preloaded and you can update it with new courses anytime using the GolfBuddy GB Manager.

Rating: 4.41  
Weight: 1.1 oz.   Legal: Yes		GolfBuddy Voice 2 SE
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GolfBuddy Voice 2 - Read Full Review

Every time GolfBuddy comes out with a new Voice model, it seems to get a little bit better. The GolfBuddy Voice 2 makes a huge leap with extended battery life. It boasts 14 hours which makes it the first one to be able to make it thru three 18-hole rounds. They've also added a choice of male and female voices. It's water resistant, has distances to the front, middle, and back of each green, and a shot measuring feature. The watch band can be ordered separately on Amazon.

Rating: 4.40  
Weight: 1.02 oz.   Legal: Yes		GolfBuddy Voice 2
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GolfBuddy Voice X - Read Full Review

We've been a fan of the GolfBuddy Voice line of GPS rangefinders for a long time. Each new iteration seems better than the one before and we hope that holds true for the new GolfBuddy VoiceX. The VoiceX adds quite a few features and a design change. Our favorite new feature is the automatic course update via Bluetooth and your smartphone. We also like the Big Numbers mode and manual pin positioning capability. Additionally, the new activity tracker could be a hit with walkers and runners. Watchband is available separately.

Rating: 99.00  
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Voice Caddie VC300 - Read Full Review

The Voice Caddie VC300 is impressive in presentation. It's a small voice guided golf GPS providing distance to the front, middle and back of every green. It has shot measuring and a swing tempo metronome for practice. It's a swipe and click device with a great voice!

Rating: 4.42  
Weight: .8 oz.   Legal: Yes		Voice Caddie VC300
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Celestron CoursePro Elite Review

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At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a new competitor entered the GPS Golf Rangefinder Game. Celestron, a leading manufacturer of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, is releasing the CoursePro and Coursepro Elite Golf GPS devices. At first glance of the features, we don’t see anything that sets these new entries apart from their well-established competitors, save maybe the price.

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Price and features are only half the battle… If Celestron can get off the ground in this market, you can bet we’ll have the Celestron CoursePro Elite Review Summary when the user reviews start rolling.

Celestron CoursePro Elite Specifications
Celestron CoursePro Elite
Course Download Fees Yes
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 8 - 12 hrs
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance No
Screen Size N/A
Resolution N/A
Display Type Color TFT LCD
Weight N/A oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch

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The Garmin Approach S1 was the GPS golf watch that changed everything in golf GPS rangefinders. It became so popular and was rated so highly, that Garmin and all the other manufacturers jumped on the golf watch bandwagon. There are now more choices of golf watches than any other category of golf rangefinder.

Garmin Approach S1 Watch User Rating: 4.48 Stars 4.48 out of 5 (1285 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

There have been many innovations since the Garmin Approach S1 was released, but still there has never been a watch that has stood the test of time like this one. If you’re looking for a great value in a basic golf watch, the S1 is still a strong contender. There are no fancy hole layout views, no distances to hazards and there is no color on the screen… but it delivers 99% of what you would ever want to know in a super easy and convenient package.

You can’t go wrong with the Garmin S1, but if you haven’t made up your mind yet, you may want to take a look at our current list of Best Golf Watches.

Below you will find a summary of the hundreds of user comments we read in preparation for our review. The pros clearly far outweighed the cons!

Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Convenience
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate
  • Preloaded with over 14,000 golf courses
  • Comfortable
  • lightweight
  • No fees
  • Ability to measure your shot distance easily
  • Can be used as regular watch
  • auto course recognition
  • GPS odometer tells you how far you’ve walked
  • Easy to read
  • Good battery life
  • Lots of courses
  • Attractive looks
  • Automatically forwards to the next hole
  • Adjustable band
  • Speeds up play
  • Nice size
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Takes some care to hook up to charger
  • No digital scorecard
Garmin Approach S1 Features and Specifications
Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS
Battery Li-ion
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1x1
Resolution 64x32 px
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)
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SkyCaddie SG3.5 Review

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Our SkyCaddie SG3.5 review summary takes into consideration pros and cons mentioned in user reviews all over the web. Our Ratings Score is a calculated based upon user ratings from a variety of websites to help when making comparisons between golf rangefinders.

SkyCaddie SG3.5 User Rating: 4.20 Stars 4.20 out of 5 (75 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Just as a side note, one of our editors was recently caddying in a group where a SkyCaddie SG3.5 was being used by a former LPGA star who now walks the fairways as a golf television commentator.

One thing to consider when purchasing are the annual fees required to get the most out of this unit. New models from other manufacturers come preloaded with courses and do not have annual fees. Take a look at our Best Golf GPS breakdown to find out the best model for your game.

Most Mentioned Pros:
  • accuracy
  • AAA batteries – no recharging worries if you carry an extra set
  • color display
  • choice of viewing formats
  • ability to move pin location
  • auto hole advance
  • stat tracker – downloadable
  • lots of courses
  • compact size
  • sturdy
  • easy to use
Most Mentioned Cons:
  • price
  • Lack of good instruction manual
  • difficult to read in direct sun
  • uses batteries fast (3 rnds or less with alkaline). Using rechargeable batteries was recommended by several users
OVERVIEW OF KEY FEATURES
  • IntelliGreen® Pro (Beta) adds the ability to view major tiers, contours, false fronts and mounds from your angle of approach to the green.
  • HoleVueTM powered by TrueGroundTM Mapping Beta displays a graphical image of a hole using SkyGolf’s reliable TrueGroundTM mapping process. HoleVue availability is limited, but more courses are being added.
  • SkyCaddie’s QuickVueTM displayes a virtual preview of the safest path from the tee to green.
  • SkyGolf’s IntelliGreen® technology provides you with an eagle’s view of each green from anywhere on the golf course. The graphic rotates to provide front carry, back yardages, and green depth from your approach angle.
  • Digital Scorecard allows you to enter your handicap into the preferences and the pars for your handicap are automatically highlighted on the digital scorecard.
  • The SkyCaddie can tell you with a simple touch of a button how far you hit a shot and record the club used so you can refer back to it later.
  • Instant Distances to Greens and Hazards
  • Up to 40 targets per hole

Many features require a SkyCaddie Annual Membership

SkyCaddie SG3.5 Features and Specifications
SkyCaddie SG3.5
Course Download Fees N/A
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life N/A
Battery 3 AAA
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.96 in. x 2.2 in. x .8 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2.2
Resolution hi-res
Display Type backlit color LCD
Weight 3.84 oz.
Rainproof No
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified Yes
Alternate Targets N/A
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Sonocaddie V300 Review of Reviews

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Our Sonocaddie V300 Review of Reviews considers user ratings and reviews from multiple websites, as well as the product features. Our GRS Score is calculated with user ratings across a variety of sites and our list of pros and cons comes from common themes we see in user reviews.

Sonocaddie V300 User Rating: 4.16 Stars 4.16 out of 5 (145 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Features of Sonocaddie V300
  • 2.2-inch high-resolution 3D color LCD screen with backlight
  • Provides precise distance information from any point on the course. Innovative interface that shows YOUR position on the golf course in real time!
  • Has a mark function that will help you determine your shot distance.
  • Calculates entered scores for you and at the end of the round will present a summary and even analyze your statistics.
  • You can make changes and corrections to targes right on the spot Records location for each shot and automatically traces your waypoint during the round for reference at a later time.
Most Mentioned Pros:
  • Fast downloading time for mapped courses
  • Accuracy
  • One time membership fee
  • Acquires satellite signal fast
  • The screen is easily readable, even on direct sunlight
  • Easy to operate
  • Can store 30 courses at a time
  • Easy to handle and carry
  • Tracks and analyzes previously played rounds
  • Rugged and water resistant
  • Excellent battery life
  • Ability to add/edit icon lay-up points and hazards on each hole
  • Color Screen
  • Excellent customer service
  • Pro scorecard feature that gives you a detailed analysis of your each round
Most Mentioned Cons
  • Manual has many grammatical errors and some users had difficulty understanding it.
  • Buttons are stiff – most users reported that after getting used to using the device, it is not much of a problem.
  • Some yardages are off by 1-5. This is a common observation in golf GPS devices.
  • There is no auto advance to the next hole, however it is only a one button touch to advance.

The Sonocaddie V300 certainly has a nice feature set and appears to be a solid performer. Sonocaddie may not have the same name recognition as SkyCaddie or Garmin yet, but with products like this, you’ll probably be seeing the name more and more.

Sonocaddie V300 Features and Specifications
Sonocaddie V300
Course Download Fees Yes
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 15 hrs. max
Battery rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.3 in. x 2.3 in. x 1.1 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2.2
Resolution 220x176
Display Type hi-res color LCD
Weight 4.95 oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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