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 Swing 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.
And as we head into 2024, 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.
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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 problem? It costs $229 retail.
Hear me out though.
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.
$229 is still a significant percentage over $200, though. And at that price, it doesn’t feel right to put it on a list of “best golf rangefinders under $200.”
But if you use the Precision Pro coupon code “BREAKINGEIGHTY” it will knock $20 off, bringing the price down to $209.
And for $10 over $200 – this one is worth spending a couple extra bucks on.
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: Blue Tees Series 3 Max
If you’re looking for a budget golf rangefinder loaded with the most features possible, then the Blue Tees Series 3 Max is the one I’d go with.
It has nearly all of the features you’ll find on rangefinders costing twice as much: slope, magnet, and even a dual-color red and black display.
Where it suffers a bit is build quality and optics. But to have this many features built into it at this price? It’s definitely one to consider.
The retail price is $259, but right in November 2023, it’s on sale for $199. Use the code “BREAKINGEIGHTYMAX!” and it’ll save you another 10% – making this an incredible value.
Here’s our full Blue Tees Series 3 Max Review.
Blue Tees stepped it up in every way over their previous models. The Series 3 is one of the best "full-featured budget rangefinders" we've tested.
Best Under $150: Shot Scope 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 the one to get at any price point.
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 nearly 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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2 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.