The Bushnell Pro XE is better than its’ predecessor, the Bushnell Pro X2, and Tour V4 Shift because it can compensate distances for temperature and barometric pressure and it comes with brighter and clearer optics that will give you better resolution and allow you to focus on your target more easily and quickly.
The Bushnell Pro XE comes with a higher magnification than the Pro X2, Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift (Pro XE: 7X vs Pro X2: 6X vs Hybrid, Tour V4 Shift: 5X) and longer range to flags (Pro XE: 500 yards vs Pro X2: 450 yards vs Hybrid, Tour V4 Shift: 400 yards). Both the Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 have a longer range to large objects than the Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift (Pro XE: 1300 yards vs Pro X2: 1300 yards vs Hybrid, Tour V4 Shift: 1000 yards) and only the Bushnell Pro XE and Bushnell Pro X2 come with a dual display (switch between a red LED display and black display) and waterproof metal housing.
Any of these rangefinders will give you more precise distance measurements than any of the best cheap golf rangefinders with slope technology that cost under $200 or any of the Garmin golf GPS watches, including the Garmin S60 or S40.
Also the Bushnell Pro X2 has a higher accuracy from 5 to 125 yards than the Bushnell Pro XE, Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift (Pro X2: +/- 1/2 yard accuracy vs Pro XE, Hybrid, Tour V4 Shift: +/- 1 yard accuracy). If you want to read an article that compares the Bushnell Pro XE and Tour V5 Shift, then please read this article: Bushnell Pro XE vs Bushnell Tour V5 Shift
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Comparison Chart – Bushnell Pro XE vs Pro X2 vs Hybrid vs Tour V4 Shift
| Features | (Slope; Vibrates)  Learn More | (Slope; Vibrates)  Learn More | (No Slope; Vibrates)  Learn More |  Learn More | (Slope; Vibrates) Learn More |
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| Release Date | February 2019 | January 2017 | April 2018 | January 2020 | March 2017 |
| Slope Compensation | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Compensation | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Barometric Pressure Compensation | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Built-In Magnetic Cart Mount | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Vibration Flag Lock Confirmation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visual Flag Lock Confirmation | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Disable Slope | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Visible Slope Switch On/Off Indicator | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No | No | No | No |
| Maximum Range to Highly Reflective Objects | 1,300 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,000 yards | 1,300 yards | 1,000 yards |
| Maximum Range to Most Large Objects | 1000+ yards | 1000+ yards | 700+ yards | 1000+ yards | 700+ yards |
| Maximum Range to Flags | 500+ yards | 450+ yards | 400+ yards | 400+ yards | 400+ yards |
| Ranging Accuracy up to 125 yards | +/- 1 yard | +/- 0.5 yards | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard |
| Ranging Accuracy up to 1000 yards | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard | +/- 1 yard |
| Magnification | 7x | 6x | 5x | 6x | 5x |
| Red LED Display | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Black Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display Type | Black Mask LCD w/ Enhanced Backlight | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| Fast Focus System | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extreme Speed Precision 2 | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Resistant | No | No | No | No | No |
| Waterproof | Yes (IPX7) | Yes | No | No | No |
| Metal Housing | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tournament legal | Yes (if slope disabled) | Yes (if slope disabled) | Yes (if slope disabled) | Yes (if slope disabled) | Yes (if slope disabled) |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 1.5 inches | 4 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches | 4.1 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches | 4.5 x 3.0 x 1.5 inches | 4.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches |
| Weight (in ounces) | 11 ounces | 8 ounces | 6.1 ounces | 8 ounces | 5.6 ounces |
| Objective Diameter | 26 mm | 21 mm | 20 mm | 24 mm | 20 mm |
| Extra Long Eye Relief | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 16 mm | 17 mm |
| Exit Pupil | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm |
| Field Of View | 300 ft. @ 1000 yards | 393 ft. @ 1000 yards | 420 ft. @ 1000 yds | 330 ft. @ 1000 yards | 420 ft. @ 1000 yards |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Includes carrying case and strap | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3-volt lithium CR2 battery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bushnell Pro X2 vs Pro XE
Both the Bushnell Pro XE and Bushnell Pro X2 have slope compensation. The main difference between the Bushnell Pro X2 and Bushnell Pro XE is that the X2 only adjust distances for slope while the XE can adjust for slope, temperature and altitude. Also the XE has 7X magnification while the X2 has 6X magnification and the XE has a 500 yard range to flags while the X2 has a 450 yard range. Further, the XE has vibration and visual flaglock confirmation while the X2 only vibrates after flaglock. More information about the differences and similarities between the Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 is listed below:
1. Bushnell Pro XE can compensate distances for slope, temperature and altitude while the Pro X2 can only compensate distances for slope. You can enable the elements (temperature and barometric pressure) calculations by pressing the mode button on top of the device. The slope is the elevation change for uphill and downhill shots.
2. Bushnell X2 has a 6X magnification power while the XE has a higher 7X magnification power.
3. Bushnell XE can calculate the distance to flags up to 500 yards away while the X2 has a shorter range of 450 yards.
4. Bushnell Pro XE will vibrate and a red ring will flash on the viewfinder after the rangefinder locks onto the flag while the Pro X2 will only vibrate after flag lock.
5. Only the Bushnell Pro XE has a BITE magnetic mount that allows you to easily attach the Pro XE right on the cart bar.
6. Bushnell Pro X2 is accurate to a 1/2 yard for distances up to 125 yards while the Pro XE is accurate to only 1 yard.
7. Bushnell Pro XE is more expensive than the Pro X2.
However, both the Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 have many features in common including:
1. Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 both have the same maximum range to highly reflective objects of 1300 yards
2. Both have the same accuracy of +/- 1 yard for distances greater than 125 yards
3. They are the only Bushnell golf rangefinders that allow you to switch between a crisp black display or bright red LED display with easy-to-read red-colored readings
4. Both have a waterproof metal housing
LCD Screen Comparison – Bushnell XE vs X2
| Visual JOLT – Only available for the Bushnell Pro XE | Dual Display Technology – available for the Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 |
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| Visual JOLT – After the rangefinder locks onto the flagstick, a red ring flashes as JOLT vibrates to give the golfer even greater feedback and confidence. | Dual Display Technology – Pressing the Mode button will allow you to toggle between a sharp black display or a bright red vivid display, which is great for low lighting conditions. |
Bushnell Pro XE vs Hybrid
The biggest difference between the Bushnell Pro XE and Hybrid is that only the XE can compensate distances for slope and, if necessary, temperature and altitude. Also the Hybrid will display both GPS and laser distances while the XE will only display laser distances. Also only the Bushnell Pro XE has a red LED display and waterproof metal housing and it also has a higher magnification power and longer range to flags and large objects. More information about the differences between the Bushnell Pro XE and Hybrid is listed below:
1. Bushnell Hybrid has both a GPS display on the side of the device and laser rangefinder whereas the Pro XE only has a rangefinder.
2. Hybrid will display both the GPS distances to the front and back of the green and laser distance to the target while the Pro XE only displays the laser distance.
3. Bushnell Pro XE has a maximum range to flags of 500 yards while the Hybrid has a shorter range of 400 yards.
4. Pro XE has a maximum range to reflective objects of 1300 yards whereas the Hybrid has a shorter range of 1000 yards.
5. Pro XE has slope compensation for uphill or downhill shots and can also account for the elements (temperature and barometric pressure) whereas the Hybrid has no compensation features.
6. Pro XE allows you to switch between an easy-to-read bright red LED display or a black display whereas the Bushnell Hybrid only comes with a black display.
7. Pro XE has a 7X magnification power whereas the Bushnell Hybrid has a lower 5X magnification.
8. Pro XE has a waterproof metal housing whereas the Hybrid only has a water resistant plastic housing.
However, both the Bushnell Pro XE and Hybrid have the same measuring accuracy of +/- 1.0 yard whereas the Bushnell Pro X2 has a measuring accuracy of +/- 0.5 yards for distances up to 125 yards and a measuring accuracy of +/- 1.0 yard for greater distances.
Bushnell Pro XE vs Tour V4 Shift
The main difference between the Bushnell Pro XE and Tour V4 Shift is that only the XE can adjust distances for temperature and altitude. Also the Tour V4 will only vibrate after flag lock while the XE has vibration and visual flag lock confirmation. Further, the Tour V4 has a lower magnification than the XE. However, the Tour V4 is cheaper than the XE. The Bushnell Pro XE will give you much more accurate distance information than the Bushnell Tour V4 Shift because of its higher magnification power and slope and elements compensation technology. The differences between the Bushnell Pro XE and Bushnell Tour V4 Shift include the following:
1. Bushnell Pro XE has a maximum range to flags of 500 yards while the Tour V4 Shift has a range of only 400 yards.
2. Pro XE has a maximum range to reflective objects of 1300 yards while the Tour V4 Shift has a range of only 1000 yards.
3. Pro XE can adjust distances for slope and elements (temperature and barometric pressure) while the Tour V4 Shift only compensates distances for slope.
4. Pro XE enables you to either use an easy-to-read red LED display or a sharp black display whereas the Tour V4 Shift only comes with a black display.
5. Pro XE comes with a 7X magnification power while the Tour V4 Shift has a lower 5X magnification.
6. Pro XE has a waterproof metal housing whereas the Tour V4 Shift only comes with a water resistant plastic housing.
However, both the Bushnell Pro XE and Tour V4 Shift are accurate to 1 yard whereas the Bushnell Pro X2 is accurate to a 1/2 yard for distances up to 125 yards and is accurate to 1 yard for longer distances.
Bushnell XE vs X2 vs Hybrid vs V4 Shift – Differences and Similarities
Bushnell Pro XE has the most accurate compensated distances because it takes into account the slope, temperature and adjusted altitude – All of the other Bushnell rangefinders only take into account the slope or elevation changes on the course and do not factor in the temperature or barometric pressure.
Only the Bushnell Pro XE comes with PinSeeker with Visual JOLT – The visual JOLT is a red ring that flashes on the viewfinder as JOLT vibrates to give the golfer better confidence that the device has locked onto the flag.
The Bushnell X2 has better accuracy than the Bushnell XE, Hybrid or Tour V4 Shift – The Bushnell Pro X2 is accurate to +/- 0.5 yards for distances up to 125 yards while the Bushnell Pro XE, Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift have a measuring accuracy of only +/- 1 yard for the same distances.
The Bushnell XE and X2 have a longer maximum measuring distance to highly reflective objects than the Bushnell Hybrid or Tour V4 Shift – The Bushnell Pro XE and Pro X2 have a maximum measuring distance to highly reflective objects of 1300 yards while the Bushnell Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift have a maximum measuring distance of only 1000 yards.
The Bushnell XE has a longer maximum measuring distance to flags than the Bushnell X2, Hybrid or Tour V4 Shift – The Bushnell Pro XE has the longest maximum measuring distance to flags of 500 yards whereas the Bushnell Pro X2 has a maximum measuring distance to flags of 450 yards and both the Bushnell Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift have a maximum measuring distance of only 400 yards.
Pro X2 is the only Bushnell golf rangefinder with E.S.P.2 (Extreme. Speed. Precision. 2nd generation) – E.S.P.2 is Bushnell’s advanced second generation ranging technology that provides the fastest, most accurate ranging measurement based on target conditions and is only found in the Bushnell Pro X2 but not found in the newly released Bushnell Pro XE (released in February 2019). The E.S.P.2 feature automatically assesses the conditions and improves the measurement up to 1/2 yard accuracy and, in some cases, up to 1/10th yard when measuring from 5 to 125 yards. You can disable the E.S.P.2 feature if you want your distances only displayed as a whole number.
The Bushnell Pro XE, X2 and Tour V4 Shift all come with a visible slope switch on/off indicator – The Bushnell Pro XE, Pro X2 and Tour V4 Shift all come with a visible slope switch on the side of the device that enables anyone to slide the switch left or right to turn on or off the slope function. When the slope function is turned off, the slope switch will reveal a red color which can be easily seen by tournament organizers so that your device becomes legal for tournament play.
Only the Bushnell Pro XE and X2 come with a bright Red LED Display – You can press the Mode button and the Dual Display Technology will switch between a bright red vivid LED display with readings in red color which are very easy to read or crisp black display with readings in the typical black color. The Red Digital Display Technology is different from the traditional Transmission Display LCD screen. This device integrates the advanced technology of Emission Projection Display (EPD) which will solve the problem of not seeing the readings from the rangefinder in darkness. It comes with excellent optics light transmittance which will make the image clearer and shows easier to read data on the red display.
Only the Pro XE and X2 come with a metal housing that is waterproof – On the other hand, both the Bushnell Hybrid and Tour V4 shift have a water resistant plastic housing which means they can be used in rainy conditions but cannot be submerged underwater.