Golf rangefinders under $200: Our top 4 picks

August 11, 2023

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August 11, 2023

Here are our top 4 picks for rangefinders that won’t break the bank.

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One of the best ways to improve your game is to improve your distance accuracy. Dial in your clubs and ultimately stick more shots by using a rangefinder to read your distances.

Shot reading technology can be quite expensive, but not to worry…we found the top four rangefinders on the market that won’t make you compromise quality and accuracy for a good deal.

It’s definitely not easy to find *good* rangefinders *this* affordable.

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All for under $200, we’re featuring rangefinders from Callaway, Nikon, Rad Golf and Precision Pro.

In this list, the lowest-priced rangefinder is only $150 — the best deal you can find anywhere. On top of being an already incredible deal, this $150 rangefinder also has GPS technology and doubles as a speaker that magnetizes dependably to your golf cart.

The other three rangefinders featured in this are classic ‘laser rangefinders’ which use point-and-shoot technology to help you scope your next shot.

All of these featured rangefinders are at their regular retail prices, aside from this one from Callaway, which is on sale for about $60 off its regular price. Jump on this sale while it lasts.

Keep scrolling to compare each of our top 4 picks for rangefinders that won’t break the bank.

What to look for in an ideal rangefinder

Laser rangefinder use a laser beam aimed at the target to determine its distance, while GPS rangefinders use a network of satellites to establish the distance from the device to a certain place on the course.

How far can the rangefinder read? Laser rangefinders use a determined target (your ball, the flag, front of green, back of green etc.) to scope yardages. Some rangefinders can read over 900 yards.

This is the average level of accuracy of distnace readings, tested and proven by manufacturers. Ideal rangefinders are accurate within +/- 1 yard or so on distance readings. More expensive models can be as accurate as +/- .5 yards.

A great feature for playing hilly courses, rangefinders with slope readings can adjust your yardage reading based on how much incline or decline is between you and the hole. Most rangefinders with a slope adjustment mode can be toggled on and off to allow the rangefinder to be legally used in tournament play.

Compare and explore each rangefinder below.