Garmin Z80 vs Bushnell Hybrid vs Callaway Hybrid vs Pro XE

The Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid all come with both laser and GPS technologies but only the Garmin Z80 comes with slope compensation and image stabilization technology for shaky hands and only the Garmin Z80 will display laser and GPS distances and course maps on the LCD screen.

All of these rangefinders are faster and more accurate than any of the best budget friendly golf rangefinders with slope adjustment from TecTecTec or Precision Pro.

Only the Bushnell Pro XE has no GPS functionality but only the Bushnell Pro XE will adjust distances for elevation changes (slope), temperature, and barometric pressure. The Bushnell Tour V5 Shift is the second best Bushnell golf rangefinder. If you want to read a comparison between the Pro XE and Tour V5 Shift, then please read this article: Bushnell Tour V5 Shift vs Pro XE

Also the Bushnell Pro XE comes with a 17% higher magnification than the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid (Pro XE: 7X vs Garmin Z80: 6X vs Bushnell Hybrid, Callaway Hybrid: 5X) and longer range to flags (Pro XE: 500 yards vs Bushnell Hybrid, Callaway Hybrid: 400 yards vs Garmin Z80: 350 yards).

The Bushnell Pro XE also has a longer range to large objects than the Garmin Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid (Pro XE: 1300 yards vs Garmin Z80, Bushnell Hybrid, Callaway Hybrid: 1000 yards) and only the Bushnell Pro XE comes with a dual display (switch between a red LED display and black display) and waterproof metal housing.

The Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Pro XE and Hybrid, and Callaway Hybrid all have the same accuracy of +/- 1 yard.

Comparison Chart – Garmin Approach Z80 vs Bushnell Hybrid vs Pro XE vs Callaway Hybrid

Features	Garmin Approach Z80 (Slope; No Vibration) Learn More	Bushnell Pro XE (Slope; Vibrates) Learn More	Bushnell Hybrid (No Slope; Vibrates) Learn More	Callaway Hybrid (No Slope; Audio Chirp) Learn More
Laser Rangefinder and GPS functionality in one unit	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
External GPS display	No	No	Yes	Yes
GPS and Laser Distances displayed on LCD screen	Yes	No	Yes	No
Course Maps overlaid on LCD screen	Yes	No	No	No
Image Stabilization for Shaky Hands	Yes	No	No	No
Slope Compensation	Yes	Yes	No	No
Temperature Compensation	No	Yes	No	No
Barometric Pressure Compensation	No	Yes	No	No
Red LED Display	No	Yes	No	No
Black Display	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Built-In Magnetic Cart Mount	No	Yes	No	No
Vibration Flag Lock Confirmation	No	Yes	Yes	No
Visual Flag Lock Confirmation	No	Yes	No	No
Audio Flag Lock Confirmation	No	No	No	Yes
Disable Slope	Yes	Yes	No	No
Visible Slope Switch	Yes	Yes	No	No
Maximum Range to Hazards	1,000 yards	1,300 yards	1,000 yards	1,000 yards
Maximum Range to Flags	350+ yards	500+ yards	400+ yards	400+ yards
Accuracy up to 125 yards	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard
Accuracy up to 1000 yards	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard	+/- 1 yard
Magnification	6x	7x	5x	5x
Fast Focus System	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extreme Speed Precision 2	No	No	No	No
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Resistant	No	No	No	Yes
Waterproof	No	Yes (IPX7)	No	No
Metal Housing	No	Yes	No	No
Tournament legal	Yes (if slope disabled)	Yes (if slope disabled)	Yes (if slope disabled)	Yes (if slope disabled)
Product Dimensions	4.8" x 3.1" x 1.7"	4 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches	4 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches	4.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches
Weight (in ounces)	8 ounces	11 ounces	8 ounces	5.6 ounces
Objective Diameter	21 mm	26 mm	21 mm	20 mm
Extra Long Eye Relief	16 mm	16 mm	16 mm	17 mm
Exit Pupil	3.5 mm	3.5 mm	3.5 mm	4.0 mm
Diopter Adjustment For Clearer View (adjustable eyepiece)	Yes (+/- 4)	Yes	Yes	Yes

Garmin Approach Z80 vs Bushnell Pro XE

The most important difference between the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Pro XE is that the Z80 has both a laser and GPS while the Pro XE only has a laser. Also the Garmin Z80 displays both laser and GPS distances and 2-D course overlays while the Bushnell Pro XE only displays laser distances and has no overlays. More information about the differences and similarities between the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Hybrid are listed below:

1. The main difference between the Bushnell Pro XE and Garmin Approach Z80 is that the Garmin Z80 has both laser and GPS technologies whereas the Pro XE only has a laser.
2. The Garmin Z80 will display both laser and GPS distances and 2-D course overlays while the Pro XE will only display laser distances and has no course overlays. Only the Garmin Approach Z80 will display full-color CourseView and Green View 2-D course maps overlaid on the viewfinder for the hole you’re playing along with distances to the front and back of the green on the in-view Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Then when you activate the laser range finder, you get an amazingly accurate distance to the pin and you can also see accurate distances to hazards at the same time.
3. The Pro XE can compensate distances for slope, temperature and barometric pressure while the Garmin Z80 can only compensate for slope.
4. Only the Garmin Z80 comes with image stabilization technology that will reduce the shakiness caused by your hands which will make it much easier to find and range the flagstick.
5. The Bushnell Pro XE has a maximum 500 yard range to flags and 1300 yard range to hazards while the Garmin Approach Z80 has a shorter 350 yard range to flags and 1000 yard range to hazards.
6. Another difference is that the Bushnell Pro XE has a 7X magnification while the Garmin Z80 has a lower 6X magnification.
7. The Bushnell Pro XE comes with the ability to to switch between a bright red LED display or a crisp black display and has a waterproof metal housing while the Garmin Approach Z80 comes with a black display and water resistant plastic housing.
8. There is a slight difference in price between the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Pro XE with the Z80 having a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $599.99 and the Pro XE having a lower manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $549.99. The Garmin Z80 is worth the extra cost because of the laser and GPS distances, 2-D course maps overlaid on the viewfinder, and image stabilization technology.

Garmin Approach Z80 vs Bushnell Hybrid

Both the Garmin Approach Z80 vs Bushnell Hybrid come with laser and GPS functionality and neither have the red LED display of the Bushnell Pro XE. However, the Garmin Approach Z80 is better than the Bushnell Hybrid because it is more accurate and comes with 2-D course overlays, slope adjustment, image stabilization technology and pinpointer blindshot assistance.

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The most important difference between the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Hybrid is that only the Z80 displays 2-D course overlays while only the Hybrid has an external GPS display. The Garmin Approach Z80 is more accurate than the Bushnell Hybrid since only the Z80 is accurate to within 10” of the flag. Also the Bushnell Hybrid displays GPS distances on the LCD screen and an external display while the Garmin Z80 only displays them on the LCD screen. Also the Garmin Z80 has slope adjusted distances, better optics but the Bushnell Hybrid has a cheaper price tag. The biggest differences and similarities between the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Hybrid include the following:

1. Like the Garmin Approach Z80, the Bushnell Hybrid comes with both a laser rangefinder and GPS and a fully integrated display with both laser and GPS distances.
2. Unlike the Bushnell Hybrid, the Garmin Z80 displays laser and GPS distances alongside 2-D course overlays while the Hybrid only displays laser and GPS distances. Only the in-view LCD display of the Garmin Z80 has full-color CourseView and Green View 2-D overlays for the hole you’re playing that displays distances to the front and back of the green. Then when you activate the laser range finder, you get an accurate distance to the pin and you can also see accurate distances to hazards at the same time.
3. Only the Bushnell Hybrid has an external GPS readout. The Garmin Z80 has no external GPS display and only displays the GPS information on the in-view LCD screen.
4. Only the Garmin Z80 comes with image stabilization technology which is great for golfers with shaky hands.
5. The Bushnell Hybrid has a 400 yard range to flags and 1000 yard range to hazards while the Garmin Approach Z80 has a shorter 350 yard range to flags and the same 1000 yards to hazards.
6. Another difference is that the Garmin Z80 has 6X magnification power while the Bushnell Hybrid has a lower 5X magnification.
7. Only the Garmin Z80 can compensate distances for elevation changes (slope) on uphill and downhill shots. The Bushnell Hybrid cannot adjust distances for uphill or downhill shots so it will only display straight-line distances.
8. Only the Garmin Z80 comes with pinpointer blindshot assistance that is a directional arrow that will help you when your shots end up in the woods and you cannot see the green.
9. Both the Garmin Approach Z80 and Bushnell Hybrid come with a black display and water resistant plastic housing.

Bushnell Hybrid vs Callaway Hybrid

Information about the differences and similarities between the Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid is listed below:

1. Both the Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid have a laser rangefinder and exterior GPS readout that gives you front, middle and back distances to the green and layup and carry distances for hazards.
2. The exterior GPS display for the Bushnell Hybrid is located on the side while the GPS display for the Callaway Hybrid is located on the back.
3. The Bushnell Hybrid displays GPS-provided ‘Front’ and ‘Back’ distances along with the laser distance on the in-view LCD whereas the Callaway only displays the laser distance.
4. The Bushnell Hybrid has a maximum range to flags of 400 yards whereas the Callaway Hybrid has a shorter range of 300 yards.
5. The Bushnell Hybrid will vibrate after it locks onto the flag while the Callaway Hybrid will emit an audible chirp.
6. The Callaway Hybrid has a 6X magnification power while the Bushnell Hybrid has a lower 5X magnification.
7. Neither the Bushnell Hybrid nor the Callaway Hybrid comes with slope compensation technology.
8. Both the Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid have a maximum measurement range to large objects of 1000 yards, the same measuring accuracy of +/- 1.0 yard and come with a water resistant plastic housing.

Garmin Approach Z80 vs Bushnell (Pro XE vs Hybrid) vs Callaway Hybrid – Differences and Similarities

The Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Pro XE, Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid have the same accuracy – The Bushnell Pro XE, Hybrid and Tour V4 Shift have the same measuring accuracy of +/- 1 yard.

The Bushnell Pro XE has a longer range to hazards than the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid or Callaway Hybrid – The Bushnell Pro XE has a range to hazards of 1300 yards while the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid have a maximum measuring distance of only 1000 yards.

The Bushnell Pro XE has a longer range to flags than the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid or Callaway Hybrid – The Bushnell Pro XE has the longest range to flags of 500 yards whereas the Bushnell Hybrid has a maximum measuring distance of only 400 yards, the Garmin Approach Z80 has a maximum range to flags of 350 yards and the Callaway Hybrid has a maximum range to flags of 300 yards. Any of these rangefinders will give you more precise distance measurements than any of the cheap golf rangefinders or Garmin golf GPS watches.

Bushnell Pro XE comes with Slope-Switch Technology – The Bushnell Pro XE comes with Slope-Switch Technology that enables any golfer to easily toggle a switch on the side of the device to turn on or off the Slope function. This allows you to conveniently turn on the Slope function to get compensated distances around the course when you want it and turn it off to turn this rangefinder into a USGA-conforming device that is legal for tournament play.

Only the Bushnell Pro XE comes 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 or crisp black display.

Only the Pro XE comes with a metal housing that is waterproof – In contrast, the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid have a water resistant plastic housing.

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Only the Bushnell Pro XE is waterproof – In contrast, the Garmin Approach Z80, Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid are water resistant which means they can be used in rainy conditions but cannot be submerged underwater.

Bushnell Pro XE Features

• Slope with Elements now adjusts readings for incline/decline and factors in temperature and altitude for the most accurate adjusted distances
• Switch on the side of the unit lets you turn on slope when you want it and turn it off for tournament play
• PinSeeker with Visual Jolt technology pulses in your hand and flashes a red ring around the viewfinder for greater feedback and confirmation that the rangefinder has locked onto the flag
• Longer, more accurate performance shoots flags at 500+ yards
• accurate to within +/- one yard
• BITE magnetic mount on the side of the unit sticks to your cart and keeps your rangefinder at hand
• Enhanced ultra-bright backlight display
• 7x magnification provides a clearer view of your target
• Extremely durable rubber-armored metal housing
• IPX7 fully waterproof rating
• Uses one CR2 battery (included)
• Dimensions: 4.5″ L x 3.2″ W x 1.5″ D
• Weight: 11.2 oz
• Included with your purchase: Bushnell Pro XE rangefinder unit, Premium carrying case with carabiner clip, One CR2 battery, Instruction manual for Bushnell Pro XE Rangefinder with Overview and How To Use The Bushnell Pro XE Rangefinder

Bushnell Pro XE Pros and Cons

Bushnell Golf has revolutionized golf laser rangefinders with the feature packed Pro XE. The tour-trusted compensated distances from the Bushnell Pro X2 have been taken to the next level with Slope with ‘Elements.’ The Slope Technology of the Bushnell Pro XE will take into account the temperature and barometric pressure to give golfers the most precise compensated distances ever. The JOLT technology found in previous Bushnell golf rangefinders (Pro X2, Hybrid, Tour V4, etc.) has been enhanced with the all new ‘Visual JOLT’. Now a red ring will flash in your viewfinder as the rangefinder vibrates to give the golfer even greater feedback and confidence to know that it has locked onto the flag. Also exclusive to the Pro XE is the BITE magnetic mount that allows you to easily attach the Pro XE right on the cart bar. The Pro XE along with the Pro X2 are the only Bushnell golf rangefinders that are wrapped in a fully-waterproof metal housing that makes it one of the most durable laser rangefinders ever.

Garmin Approach Z80 Features

• Most accurate laser distance measurements, within 10” to the flag, up to 350 yards/320 meters
• Full-color 2-D CourseView mapping is overlaid on the viewfinder for more than 41,000 courses worldwide
• Image stabilization reduces shakiness and makes it easier to find and range the flag
• Green View feature automatically shows distance to the front and back of the green
• PlaysLike Distance feature adjusts distances based on uphill or downhill slope; turns on or off for tournament play
• The Laser Range Arc feature draws an arc on the 2-D course view map at the distance the laser ranged, so you can see everything that is in play at that distance
• Laser accuracy: +/- 10″ (25 cm)
• When in Hole View, the device will show you a 2-d Course View map that is overlaid on the viewfinder. The device will display the current hole you are playing.
• Displays the current hole number and par for the current hole
• Displays distances to the front, middle, and back of the green
• Displays distances to the beginning of the fairway and the front and back of hazards.
• Displays layup distances to the center of the green using colored dots that are located 100 (red), 150 (white), 200 (blue), and 250 (yellow) yards from the center of the green

Garmin Approach Z80 Specifications

• +/- 4 diopter adjustment
• Physical dimensions: 4.8″ x 3.1″ x 1.7″ (122.9 x 80.0 x 42.1 mm)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (226 grams)
• Battery type: Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
• Battery Life: up to 15 hours (GPS mode)
• Water Rating: IPX7
• Release Date: April 2018

CourseView and Green View overlay in 2-D	PinPointer feature	Laser Range Arc feature
The Garmin Z80 laser range finder with GPS comes with a full-color CourseView and Green View overlay in 2-D for the hole you’re playing, which displays distances to the front and back of the green. Then when you activate the laser range finder, you get an amazingly accurate distance to the pin — within 10”. Also you will be able to see accurate distances to hazards at the same time. This will speed things up since there will be no need to range them separately. Approach Z80 automatically determines which hole you are currently playing to provide course layout and par information.	The Garmin Z80 has a PinPointer feature that helps show you the direction to the green on blind shots. The PlaysLike Distance feature adjusts yardages for uphill or downhill shots based on the change in elevation from where you are standing to the location labeled on the map. This makes figuring out which club to use for uphill and downhill shots much easier. And for tournament play, you can turn PlaysLike Distance on or off.	The display comes with a Laser Range Arc feature that draws an arc on the 2-D course view map at the distance the laser ranged, so you can see everything that is in play at that distance.

Garmin Approach Z80 Pros and Cons

The Garmin Approach Z80 golf laser rangefinder comes with a GPS and 2D course overlays which makes it the most accurate laser rangefinder on the market. The GPS comes preloaded with more than 41,000 courses worldwide. You actually see a full-color course view and green view overlay in 2-d for the hole you’re playing which displays distances to the front and back of the putting green. Then when you activate the laser rangefinder, you get an amazingly accurate distance to the pin – within 10”. Also you will also see accurate distances to hazards at the same time. This speeds up play because you won’t have to measure them separately. The Garmin Approach Z80 automatically determines which hole you are currently playing to provide course layout and appearance information.

Bushnell Hybrid Features

• Bushnell Hybrid Rangefinder – Golf’s First Laser + GPS Hybrid
• For the first time ever, they’ve combined the distances from the laser and the GPS into the first-ever fully integrated display that gives you both laser and GPS distance in the reticle, while the laser features Bushnell’s signature JOLT Technology that gently pulses to let you know you’re locked onto the target, helping you get your distance fast and easy. The exterior GPS display shows distances to front, center, and back of the green, and displays up to four hazard distances per hole.
• The GPS unit integrated onto the side shows you distances to the front, back, and center of the green as well as up to four hazards per hole.
• The Bushnell Hybrid does not come with slope compensation so it is legal for tournament play
• With two ways to get your yardages, get ready to see distances like never before
• First ever integrated Laser/GPS display
• PinSeeker with JOLT Technology
• Exterior GPS display includes front/center/back distances
• GPS displays up to four hazard distances per hole
• Pre-loaded with 36,000+ courses in 30 countries
• Bluetooth included for automatic course updates
• Auto course recognition and hole advance
• Range to a flag: 400 yards
• 5x magnification
• Ranging Accuracy: Accurate within +/- one yard
• Legal for tournament play
• Course updates are free: no fees, no subscriptions
• Dual Battery Source (replaceable CR2 battery for Laser and in-built rechargeable USB battery for GPS)
• Laser rangefinder requires a CR2 battery
• GPS comes with a built-in rechargeable battery that is powered by the included USB cord
• 2-Year Limited Warranty
• For returns within 30 days of purchase, product can be returned for full credit
• For returns past 30 days of purchase, please contact Bushnell

Bushnell Hybrid Specifications

• Physical dimensions: 4.2″ (length) x 3″ (width) x 3″ (height)
• Weight: 6.1 oz
• Objective Lens Diameter: 20mm
• Exit Pupil: 4 mm calculated (15 mm ocular lens diameter)
• Extra Long Eye Relief: 16mm
• Field Of View: 8 degrees 42 0ft
• Battery type for GPS: Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery for GPS
• Battery type for laser rangefinder: CR2
• Water Rating: IPX7 (not waterproof)
• Release Date: April 2018

Bushnell Hybrid Pros and Cons

Bushnell Golf has combined Laser and GPS technologies to create the Hybrid. Over 99% of PGA Tour players choose to use a Bushnell Laser Rangefinder due to their unrivaled precision. Bushnell has now combined this unrivaled laser precision with GPS-provided ‘Front’ and ‘Back’ distances in the LCD to further remove the guesswork from your game. You now have every number you need to approach all of your shots with the utmost confidence. The Hybrid is the world’s first Golf Laser Rangefinder and GPS combo device with a fully integrated display featuring both precise laser distances and GPS front, middle and back distances to the green. The GPS comes preloaded with 36,000+ courses from more than 30 countries. Like other Bushnell golf rangefinders, it comes with PinSeeker with JOLT that provides golfers with short vibrating bursts to reinforce that the device has locked onto the flag and give them the confidence the correct distance has been found. However, it does not come with slope compensation or visual flag lock confirmation like the Pro XE.

Callaway Hybrid GPS Features

• Preloaded with 38,000+ golf courses worldwide; free course map updates or additions are completed on demand and via a simple online process
• No download or subscription fees
• LCD display on back of unit
• Up to 10 hours of rechargeable lithium battery life
• Accurate distances to front, center, and back of the green
• Accurate layup and carry distances to hazards and doglegs for each hole
• Auto-hole advancement
• Dual power design – Laser and GPS functions powered independently
• Exterior LCD display – Get your distance on the internal LCD display as well as the exterior LCD display. Confirm your internal distance reading via the external display
• water and fog resistant – water resistant and fogproof for those dreary days
• Laser Rangefinder features: P.A.T (Pin Acquisition Technology), 6x magnification, accuracy to +/- 1 yard; range 5 – 950 yards (300 yards to pin)
• Scan landscape to acquire distances to multiple targets
• Measure in either yards to meters
• Includes 3V laser battery, premium hard carry case with carabiner, lens cloth and USB charging cable for GPS

Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinder Pros and Cons

The Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinders have the same maximum measurement distance to the flagstick (300 yards), maximum measurement distance to hazards or large objects (1000 yards), measurement accuracy (+/- 1 yard) and magnification (6X). There are a lot of differences between the Callaway 300 Pro and Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinders. The Callaway Hybrid GPS comes with a GPS unit with preloaded course maps and distances to greens and hazards.

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Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinder comes with 3 scanning modes: Standard Mode, P.A.T. (Pin Acquisition Technology) and Scanning Mode. Align the reticle with the target and press the POWER button to display the distance. Standard mode is for measuring the distance to a target when there is nothing in the background. P.A.T. (Pin Acquisition Technology) Mode measures the distance to a flagstick or smaller object even if there are objects right behind it. The rangefinder will lock in the nearest target and show you the distance measurement. Scan mode is used to measure distances to multiple targets or hazards in succession.

The Callaway Hybrid does not come with Slope Compensation: Both the Bushnell Hybrid and Callaway Hybrid will not compensate distances for any elevation change to the target for either uphill or downhill shots and lets the user know to adjust his or her club selection accordingly.

Only the Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinder comes with a BIRDIE feature that delivers an audible “chirp” to confirm distance acquisition to a flagstick: The Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinder comes with audible chirp flaglock technology which causes the device to emit an audible chirp after it locks onto the flag.

No Slope Switch Technology: Unfortunately, the Callaway rangefinders do not come with a visible switch to turn off the slope mode like the Bushnell rangefinders do but you can use the mode button to shut off the slope and make the device tournament legal.

Only the Callaway HYBRID Rangefinder combines the pinseeking precision of a laser with the added convenience of GPS – Only the Callaway Hybrid GPS Laser Rangefinder comes with both a laser rangefinder and golf GPS in one compact device. Whether trying to carry a bunker off the tee, hit an approach shot to the middle of the green or firing at the flag, the HYBRID Rangefinder maximizes distance information from tee to green. Everything you need to know before you swing will be displayed right on the easy to read LCD display screen. The GPS is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that can last up to 10 hours or 2 full rounds on a single charge. The Laser is powered by its own CR2 3V battery and will continue to function even when the GPS battery has drained. P. A. T. (Pin Acquisition Technology) allows this device to quickly and easily lock onto the pin from up to 300 yards away.