Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(151 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 151 reviews
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Star
6
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Customer Rating
5
A lot in a small package
on September 25, 2026
Posted by: Danny P
Bought this a few weeks ago and was really impressed. I didn't realize when I bought this you was looking at a digital picture when looking through it. At 1st I was unsure if I liked it. But after using it a few rounds I have gotten used to it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features with complete hole overview.
on August 28, 2026
Posted by: pcs62
I bought this a month ago and loved it. The view finder is fantastic, giving you a full view of the hole with hazards. I highly recommend this range finder for someone who looking for an all in one. With this you will not need your watch or your phone-everything is in the view finder. The display is very high resolution and easy to read. One of the best range finders I used. Unfortunately, it does not pair with my Garmin Watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 1, 2026
Posted by: Hoag
Best rangefinder I’ve ever had, and I’ve had plenty
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Great features, bad design and bad standby modes.
on July 26, 2026
Posted by: JamesDisappointed
Returning the Z82 because of the standby mode. Constantly having to hit button to get it out of standby mode. When it doesn't get out of standby mode, you have to turn it off and power it back on. Loved the features, but what good is it, when you can't get it out of standby mode. Also, the power button on top is a poor design. You sometimes hit the power button instead of the yardage button.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Nice features- poor magnification
on July 12, 2026
Posted by: Stan462
It took little to get use to, It is harder to range at distance without using the cart's steering wheel to hold it steady. It would be better if the magnification was higher and some type of image stabilizer. I like the features, just much harder to range and hold the unit still.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good, but not great for the price
on June 9, 2026
Posted by: Ulike28
Been using it for awhile now and it offers some great features. To maximize some of the features I guess you have to purchase the garmin connect membership to get green reading on it. For the price, I think it should be offered free for a 12 month trial at least. I would rate it higher, but it sucks not to have magnetic capability which makes the risk of leaving/misplacing it . That's really a shame when cheaper brands have this basic capability. The carrying case isn't user friendly. It kind of reminds me of my canteen cover from when I was in the Army. I think a simple rubber cover (which I bought aftermarket), would have been safice. I still had to buy it to go along with all my other Garmin gadgets (R10, S62, Z82, S80), but this is my honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: Sbs45
Wish battery lasted longer. The lens is not very clear. Can’t use to see if ball on green etc. great data info yardage to hazards.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great standalone, subpar for integration.
on May 20, 2026
Posted by: Tu N.
The range finder is amazing in most aspects. The frustrating part is its inability to connect with the G82 or an S70. This should be clearly shown for its independence, so I would not buy it for intent of using alongside other Garmin Golf products. I have the app and subscription, but this is a feature that would make it more seamless for my golf experience on the course.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin