Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(136 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 136 reviews
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Star
4
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach Z82 Golf Rangefinder - Black
Customer Rating
4
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: Peter B
Great range finder, loaded with features. Locking on the pin can be challenging.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Overall a well-rounded rangefinder
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: X-guy
I'm blown away by the display and information it gives you. Maps are updated through 2025. I'm able to see hazards, greens, and front and back distances. I also love that it has a rechargeable battery. There are features I'm not sure I'll ever use, so it comes with plenty to work with. The only downside I've noticed is it doesn't have a magnet, so it won't attach to a golf cart. Also, the bag it comes in is not the easiest to get the device out or put back in. The magnet piece is what I miss the most about other cheaper rangefinders I've used. I feel like Garmin missed the mark here. This is why I'd give it a four.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Slow to lock on target
on May 19, 2025
Posted by: Dang7
I’ve been getting 5 @18 hole rounds in before it needs charging. The GPS and laser work very well. My only disappointment is I wish it locked on quicker. My Bushnell before it quit working was instant. This one takes 3-4 seconds. Overall very pleased and would purchase again if I needed to.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great Rangefinder, Atrocious Case
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: Desmond
So far I’ve been pleasantly happy with the rangefinder itself. The problem is truly with the lack of magnet on the rangefinder coupled with one of the worst cases possible. It is extremely inconvenient to use for anyone that wants to keep it safe on the go. I was okay with no magnet going in and knew this ahead of time but when I started using the case, it greatly diminished what a 5* device this would be. It is scuffing/damaging the rangefinder and with minor design changes, could have been an acceptable case. Overall, great rangefinder coupled with one of the worst cases. This is a premium rangefinder that is not being treated as such with the case and is extremely disappointing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not What I Expected!
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: BeachTime734
The biggest thing I was surprised by was the Optics. Comparing to my Bushnell and my Garmin Z30 the Optics on the Z28 were very funky. It was hard to focus, and it was almost like looking under water when looking through the Rangefinder. I have the S70 watch so I realized right away that all I really needed was the Garmin Z30 Rangefinder. I was very disappointed in the Z82 to be completely honest. If you have an S70 watch, then just get the Z30 instead and save yourself some money. Having an S70 Watch and Z82 Rangefinder is just duplicating what you already have with the S70 Watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Z28
on May 30, 2025
Posted by: Garmin user 13
The product works well and has great distance flag front and back have helped me to hit more greens and regulation. The bad news is the case is awful and keeping score with the device is very difficult. I also have a Garmin golf watch so I use it for keeping score. If you’re looking to keep score, good luck. Please change the case not sure who came up with this idea.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Z82 vs old garmin gps
on June 12, 2025
Posted by: John68
I have been using the Z82 for about a year now. The battery life on the Z82 is much better than my old gps, twice as many rounds. It is nice to get the distance right to flag, in lieu of front, back and middle. The only complaint I have is on blind shots, I can only get distances without elevation correction that I got on my old garmin gps.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Almost great
on June 29, 2025
Posted by: Kurtapop
No cart magnet, difficult to lock on flag, no “caddie” feature (triangulation) Otherwise the best out there! Very light and comfortable to hold
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin