Compare Golf GPS Units

The below chart will help you compare the different types of golf GPS units, so that you can find the GPS gadget that best suits you.

GPS Unit and Price	Points	Display	Scorecard	Other Features	Membership
	Touch any point on screen to get exact distance to any location on green	3-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen	Digital scorecard for up to four players Save and review the scores on home computer	Waterproof	No membership required, no annual fee Preloaded US course maps New maps available for download
	Displays the distances to key points on any golf course in the world Displays the distance to the front, center, and back of the green Add 4 custom points/hole	High-contrast LCD screen	na	Holds 10 courses at once Smallest and most affordable device available for golf Shot distance feature, so you know how far you hit the ball. Waterproof	Download from iGolf (Annual membership of $34.95)
	Shows your position on fairway. Calculates the distance from any point on course to any location. Personalized course editing	High resolution LCD screen with backlight	Digital scorecard Game analysis Measures shot distance Tracks and records 100 scorecards	Detailed course information, including every curve and contour of course	5 free course downloads, fee for additional downloads. Membership required for 3-D graphics
	You can measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach	Large pixel screen	na	Lightest and most compact GPS golf rangefinder Advanced marking feature Allows one handed operation with just one thumb	No cost for course downloads
	Dynamic green view that changes the shape of green, depending on angle of approach. Add up to 11 of your own custom targets. Gives exact distance to greens, bunkers and hazards Automatic course and hole recognition	Monochrome screen Easy to read	na	Waterproof	No annual fees Comes preloaded with all available course in North America
	Aerial and satellite photographs 2-modes Basic mode shows distance to front and back of all hazards Pro-Mode offers a video flyover from aerial perspective	High resolution color screen. See view of fairway.	na	Help to select right club. Helps locate a water -free path so you don't carry water. Add-on software if you want voice commands to make navigation hands-free	Click and buy downloaded courses
	Calculates exact distances to front, center and back of greens as well as hazards.	LCD with excellent visibility in sunlight.	na	Durable and user friendly. Waterproof	Low annual subscription to download over 21,000 courses. Holds up to 20 courses
	Displays distance to front, center and back of green. Lets you add 8 custom points per hole.	Large, easy to read LCD	na	Easy 1-button operation. Weather resistant Shot distance feature shows how far you hit each club. Estimates your club strength. Accurate within 1-3 yards.	Download from iGolf Holds 40 courses at once (Annual membership of $34.95)
	Reads distance between any 2 points on course. Hight tech satellite system used to measure. Create/edit course coordinates	Straightforward interface	Digital scorecard	You can find out how far you drove the ball with the driving distance function Clips to waist or golf bag	Download and store up to 20 course at one time. Share course info with other Sonocaddie users.
	Measures the full depth and shape of the green from any angle. Professionally mapped golf courses Eagle's eye view of green. Can plot greens yourself	Large color LCD Easy readability indoor and outdoors	na	Water resistant	Subscribe to 1 of 3 SkyCourse memberships for access of up to 16,000 courses.
	Displays distance to the back, center, and front of the green	LCD screen with backlight	Limited	Simple to use Single glance	Partner with iGolf to offer golf course database. Annual membership of $34.95. Keep all data stored, even after membership is expired.