3 Best Golf Rangefinders Under $100

Having some sort of yardage finder on the course is one of the easier ways to improve your distance control and scores. The good news is that they don’t have to be expensive either.

Today, we’ll be talking about 3 of the best rangefinders under $100 so you can get the highest quality one possible. During testing, we looked at how well they were built, how accurate they were, and how quickly they were able to lock onto targets.

In This Guide

• Cigman CT-1000 (Our Pick)
• Gogogo Sport Vpro (Best Budget)
• CaddyTek V3 (Best Warranty)
• What To Look For In A Rangefinder

Our Pick: Cigman CT-1000

The CT-1000 offers the best combo of features and quality when looking at the sub $100 market. It’s the rangefinder I currently have and use in combination with my GPS watch.

The reason I like this one is that it has all the features you’d want in a rangefinder. Some budget options don’t have a magnetic attachment, they don’t have slope compensation, or they don’t have all the different modes.

The CT-1000 has all of them.

While it’s not the perfect device and it’s not the highest quality option, the value you get for the price is pretty tough to beat.

The PROS:

• Comes with 6 different measuring modes
• Has 7x magnification
• Slope can be turned on or off

The CONS:

• The lens isn’t quite as good as the higher-end rangefinders
• It’s not as heavy-duty as some of the higher-end rangefinders
• Only has a black LCD display (no color)

Read our full review HERE and find out how to get 15% off the CT-1000.

Best Budget: Gogogo Sport Vpro

If you’re super tight on a budget, this is our top choice. It’s our least favorite of the 3 rangefinders but it does the job it’s designed to, all for a very reasonable price.

There are 2 models to choose from, one with slope and one without it. Obviously, the one without slope is cheaper, but I’d recommend getting one with slope because it’s useful.

I have a friend who’s had this rangefinder for 3 years and it still works well.

The reason I prefer the Cigman is because this one only comes with 6x magnification and also has a couple fewer modes.

The PROS:

• The price can’t be beat
• It’s just as accurate as any

The CONS:

• Not all models come with a magnetic attachment
• Only has 6x magnification

You can check the current price on Amazon.

Best Warranty: CaddyTek V3

The main concern people have with budget tech products is that they’ll stop working after a few years. If that’s you, this might be the rangefinder to go with.

The reason is that it’s sold at Costco, who have one of the best return policies out there. If anything goes wrong you can just bring it back and get a new one (or a refund).

Compared to the Gogogo rangefinder, this one is better in pretty much all areas. The build quality is better and it’s a bit easier to use.

Compared to the Cigman, I’d say this one is a bit more durable. That said, the Cigman offers better magnification and has a couple more measurement modes.

The main downside here is that it normally sells for more than $100. During sales though, you can get it for right around the $100 mark.

The PROS:

• The build quality is one of the best in the “budget” market
• It’s very easy to use
• It has the best return policy/warranty

The CONS:

• The most expensive option
• Only has 6x magnification

You can check the current price at Costco.

What To Look For In A Rangefinder

When it comes to rangefinders in general, you have a few key differences that you need to think about. Some will offer more than others, but not everyone needs those extra features.

What you’ll want to consider is the:

• Price
• Performance
• Features

Obviously, rangefinders come with different price tags. You can get one for $50 or you can get one for $500. In a lot of cases, the $50 one might be the right choice for you.

If you’re just using it for golf and are only looking to measure the straight distance to a target, one of the units we talked about above will do the job.

If you want to measure targets at a distance (250+ yards) in all weather and light conditions, one of the more expensive units will likely be a better choice.

You also need to think about the performance and how easy it is to use. Do you have still or shaky hands? If your hands shake, a more expensive rangefinder could make your life a little easier. You could also consider a golf GPS (see our favorites HERE).

If not, one of the budget options should be good enough.

What type of features are you looking for? Is slope important to you? How about measuring horizontal and vertical distances? Certain rangefinders offer different features, so it’s important to know what you want and look for the unit that offers it.

Every now and then I like to try out a new budget rangefinder. I’ll continue to update this list if I find something that knocks one of these off.

I’d also like to hear from you. Have you used any rangefinders in the $100 range? Which one was it and how did you like it? Let me know in the comments below.