Updated June 2024 to add the Voice Caddie Laser Fit, and remove the original Blue Tees Series 3 Max. Also updated pricing and information to make everything up to date.
Golf rangefinders are kind of like cars.
You can have a Honda or a Ferrari, and both are going to get you where you want to go.
Top-of-the-line rangefinders have features like built in GPS, OLED displays, dual color displays, and extra magnification.
Brands like Bushnell, Cobalt, and Voice Caddie have the “Ferrari’s of the rangefinder world.”
But most of us don’t need a Ferrari. A lot of us don’t even want a Ferrari.
We just want a reliable device that will do what we need it to do, without breaking the bank. A Honda Civic of rangefinders.
Right now, there have never been more options for reliable, affordable rangefinders.
Today I’m sharing with you my picks for the 5 best golf rangefinders under $200. I’ve tested all of these personally. The reality is when you start getting too cheap, quality can become questionable.
If you have a bit of a bigger budget, then you can spend a little bit more and get better quality and more features. This post details my picks for the best overall golf rangefinders on the market.
But all 5 of the ones I’m recommending today are solid devices that may be a good fit for what you’re looking for.
Ready to do this?
Let’s go.
Best Overall Golf Rangefinder Under $200: Precision Pro NX9
Let’s not waste any time, if you want my pick for the best golf rangefinder under $200, I’d go with the Precision Pro NX9.
The downside? It Precision Pro seems to be phasing it out, as it’s no longer available on their website.
But good news, it’s still on Amazon! And despite a retail price of $249, it’s been consistently for sale at $199 or less for awhile now. Which makes it good enough for my list here.
I’ve found it to be nearly identical in performance to their more expensive NX10 model. It looks good, it feels good, and it’s been the most reliable device of the ones I’ve tested on this list.
The NX9 is like a "baby NX10" and feels very similar, making it a fantastic value. Use code "BREAKINGEIGHTY" for $20 off at precisionprogolf.com
Most Features: Voice Caddie Laser Fit
Voice Caddie makes some fantastic products, but the new Laser Fit rangefinder is the most surprising yet.
Why?
Well for starters it’s the only rangefinder under $300, let alone $200 to feature a triangulation feature.
That means you can be on the cart path, and shoot your ball, then the flag, and it will give you the distance between the two.
It’s a dream if you’re forced to play “cart path only” on a regular basis.
Not only that, but it’s got a dual-color LCD display that actually looks good! This is a big rarity at this price point.
The tradeoffs? It’s very small (which could be a plus depending on your preferences), the build quality is just so-so, and it uses a USB charger which I don’t love.
But if you’re ok with those tradeoffs? Then this is a killer product for the price.
Even better? Breaking Eighty readers can snag it for only $180 (retail is $199).
Here’s my full Voice Caddie Laser Fit Review.
The Laser Fit has a better display than most rangefinders under $200. Add in the fact it has triangulation? And you have a very unique product that offers a ton of bang for the buck.
Best Under $150: ShotScope Pro L2
The previous generation Shot Scope Pro L1 cost $199, and wasn’t nearly as good as the new L2 model – so it’s one that I definitely wouldn’t recommend.
However, the new Pro L2 has surprisingly good build quality for its price point, and a nice set of features as well.
Where I’ve found it to struggle is when you’re shooting pins without pin reflectors built in. Then it can cause you to have to shoot it a few times to make sure you’re getting an accurate number.
But for under $150? You can’t be too picky. And this is hands down the cheapest golf rangefinder that I actually recommend.
Here’s my full Shot Scope Pro L2 rangefinder review.
The Pro L2 not the best rangefinder ever. But it is the best that we've tested under $150. And with the "BREAKINGEIGHTY" code it gets even more reasonable at $127.49.
Most Compact Golf Rangefinder: TecTecTec KLYR
The TecTecTec KLYR is another heavily underrated rangefinder. It doesn’t get talked about much but is absolutely a strong contender for one of the best golf rangefinders under $200.
Why is it so good?
First, it’s compact size. If you prefer a smaller device, this is the one to get at any price point.
(The new Voice Caddie Laser Fit is equally as small, but the build quality is better on the KLYR.)
Second, despite its small size, it has the best display of any golf rangefinder with a retail price under $200. It’s big and “KLYR” (get it?).
Not everyone will prefer the compact size, but this is one I’ve recommended more times than I would have expected before reviewing it.
Check out our TecTecTec KLYR rangefinder review.
The KLYR is miles ahead of the previous TecTecTec rangefinders we've tested. Its optics are fantastic and its compact size make this an excellent budget rangefinder.
Best Golf Rangefinder Under $200 from Amazon: Callaway Pro 300
The Callaway Pro 300 rangefinder is consistently ranked among the most popular rangefinders on Amazon.
And I’m not surprised why.
For the average golfer, Callaway is a very well-known brand and with over 10k reviews and an average rating of 4.7? That’s about as good as you’re going to find for any product.
In my testing it? It works great! It’s relatively no frills. It’s not the fastest, but it’s certainly not slow.
It doesn’t feel quite as nice as the Precision Pro, which is why it missed the top spot, but overall this is a reliable device from a major brand – and that’s going to appeal to a lot of people.
It's a no-frills device, but if you're looking for a reliable rangefinder around $200, the Callaway 300 Pro is among the best we've seen.
Other Golf Rangefinder Recommendations
In my opinion, those are the best golf rangefinders under $200 that you should consider. But if you’re willing to spend just a little bit more, there are some other really good devices that you might want to consider.
- Bushnell Tour V6 – This is the cheapest device from Bushnell at $299. You’re going to find better build quality and reliability than anything on this list. I reviewed the Tour V6 Shift, which is the slope-enabled version (and costs an extra $100).
- Precision Pro NX10 – A little bit bigger than the NX9, and is the only “customizable” rangefinder in golf.
- Cobalt Q-4 – This is the latest from Cobalt, and for $295 it might represent the best combination of performance, features, and build quality under $300.
- Best Golf Rangefinders – This is our flagship post looking at the best golf rangefinders on the market across all price and feature categories. So if you’re still not sure what you want (or how much you want to spend) check this out.
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3 Comments
What is your opinion on the Cube rangefinder?
Haven’t used it much outside a quick demo at the PGA Show. Seems cool, but would need to spend more time with it to really have a proper opinion.
Hey Sean, out of these if you had to pick 1 which one would it be?