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Garmin Approach G5

Garmin Approach G5
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alaScore 74

363 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 363 reviews of Garmin Approach G5. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Comments about the design and durability are overall positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the screen, while the reliability and size get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Approach G5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Approach G5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Garmin Approach G5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the performance and size. The screen and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical opinions about the design. There are some mixed reviews about the usability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Approach G5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 309 user reviews of Garmin Approach G5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and durability are generally positive. The price and performance also get good views, but there are some mixed opinions about the reliability and size. Many are less positive about the screen.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin Approach G5

 

The Approach G5 can help you navigate the links and improve your game, but it'll cost you.

Easy to use. Ruggedized, waterproof case. Touch screen. Preloaded with about 8,800 courses. Screen viewable in bright sunlight. Electronic score card.

Expensive. No battery meter. No rechargeable batteries.

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Jul, 2009
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Approach G5 review

 

The Garmin Approach G5 is the first golf GPS created by Garmin in-house (as opposed to the GolfLogix unit, which is built on the eTrex platform with software developed by another company). The Approach G5 is built on the new Garmin Oregon touch-screen...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Garmin Approach G5 golf GPS hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Anybody who plays golf will know that, while there is no better sound on this planet than the "schnick" of a clean, straight stroke, more often than not,

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Very pleased with this GPS, I clip it on my belt where there is no interference with my swing and never need to guess my distances or search for markers any more.

Turn it on. push play and it takes you to the nearest course geographically from where you are

The screen could be brighter under trees or in shady areas

Sep, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

I love this gps! So far it's performed great for me at several of my home courss in SW lower Michigan.

Minimal Setup, lots of courses preloaded, large color touch screen, no monthly or yearly fees

No accessories included (e.g. belt clip, case, etc.)

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

I think I'd save my money if I had to do it over. There are enough clues for me to approximate the distance to the green. The 5 to 10 yards I'd be off is no worse than the G5.If your out of town, the course your playing may not be in the unit.

It is neat to know how far away you are from the green

There are a lot a golf courses that are not loaded into the unit. If you have big hands good luck which the touch screen

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Overall I think this is a great piece of equipment. I've only used it once but feel as if I'll like it even more as I grow accustomed to it.

No annual or downloading fees. Yardages are accurate and fast. Machine always at the ready. Whole hole look is very helpful

Touch screen is a little balky

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

n/a

easy to use

price

May, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 

a little slow first start up calculations

basicly good

greens as shown not like the coures

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Navigator

 
Apr, 2011
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