Summary of Sonocaddie V500 Reviews

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'Sonocaddie V500'

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The big, responsive, easy to read in any light screen was thing we noticed most in our summary of Sonocaddie V500 reviews.

Sonocaddie V500 User Rating: 3.93 Stars 3.93 out of 5 (32 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

We didn’t find any complaints about not being able to see the screen in bright sunlight or because the numbers were too small, which is common on other full-featured GPS models. It’s definitely something to think about when you’re choosing a GPS device.

However we’re still not sure this is the best unit for the money. The price is steep and the reviews don’t quite measure up. The much newer Garmin Approach G6 has all the bells and whistles, excellent user reviews and cost less.

We should also point out that the top complaint unfortunately, was problems with the software, which caused a number of returns and occasional unhappiness with Sonocaddie customer service. Overall there were definitely more pros than cons mentioned, but take a look at our list below.

Most Mentioned Pros (in order from high to low):
  • Easy to see/read display
  • Accuracy
  • Easy to use
  • Preloaded with golf courses
  • No fees
  • Ability to touch and point for yardage to that location
  • Good battery life
  • Good customer service – with regards to adding golf courses
  • Auto hole advance
  • Size
  • Price
  • Fast satellite acquisition

Most Mentioned Cons (in order from high to low):

  • Hardware & software problems – calibration, crashing etc.
  • Slow satellite acquisition
  • missing and incorrect hazard information
  • Poor customer service
  • Expensive

Sonocaddie V500 Specifications

Sonocaddie V500
Course Download Fees No*
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 12 hrs max
Battery rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.6 in. x 2.3 in. x .8 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution 240x400
Display Type hi-res color LCD
Weight 4.57 oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools Yes
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
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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    'Sonocaddie V300'

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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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