Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(149 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 149 reviews
5 Stars
90
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Star
6
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
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
Customer Rating
5
Z82
on April 10, 2026
Posted by: Buck71
Great device.. very innovative and detailed.
Good quality.
Good quality.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin z82
on March 28, 2026
Posted by: Shaf
I really like having this range finder , works perfect and gives me confidence
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin