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Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS, Red/Blue (362404) vs REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White)

These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.

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Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS, Red/Blue (362404)

Golfers who want front, centre and back GPS distances with slope and scoring

The Phantom 3 Slope is Bushnell's compact touchscreen golf GPS with slope-compensated distances, 38,000-plus preloaded courses, GreenView pin placement, built-in scoring and a BITE magnet. Slope is switched in the settings menu, and Bushnell and the listing give different battery-life figures. Warranty is one year.

Published specifications

  • Bushnell: models 362401 to 362404; this is 362404
  • Bushnell: 60 x 76 x 18 mm; 78 g; 40 x 40 mm touchscreen
  • Bushnell: up to 18 hours per charge; 3 hour recharge; USB-C
  • Bushnell: 38,000+ preloaded courses; up to 6 hazards per hole
  • Manual: slope on or off in settings; calibrate at tee or green
  • Bushnell: 1-year limited warranty from date of purchase

Strengths

  • Slope-compensated front, centre and back distances without aiming at a flag
  • Works without the app, with courses preloaded and no membership fee
  • Scoring, round timer, odometer and shot distance built in

Caveats

  • Battery life is 18 hours on Bushnell's page but 14 hours in the listing's table
  • Listing says charger; Bushnell's box list has a USB cable, no charger
  • One-year warranty, and the internal battery needs a qualified technician

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REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White)

Golfers who want a slope switch, a cart magnet and USB-C charging

A 7x rechargeable laser rangefinder with a physical slope switch, cart magnet, golf, ranging and speed modes, and a USB-C port. The manual rates it IP54 with no heavy rain, gives 1200 yards against the listing's 1000-yard field, and states no flag-lock distance. Warranty terms depend on where you buy.

Published specifications

  • Manual: 1200 yards, 7x; listing range field: 5-1000 yards
  • Manual: golf ballistic, speed and ranging modes; slope switch
  • Manual: 750 mAh, USB-C, about 30,000 measurements per charge
  • Manual and bullets: IP54, no heavy rain; listing field: IPX4
  • Manual: 115 x 75 x 45 mm, 180 g; built-in cart magnet
  • Manual: two-year limited warranty; maker policy: 24+6 months, own store

Strengths

  • Physical slope switch with a red or green on/off indicator
  • Rechargeable over USB-C, with 30,000 measurements per charge in the manual
  • Cart magnet plus a magnetic belt clip and carabiner in the box

Caveats

  • Listing says six modes and 1000 yards; the manual says three and 1200
  • No source states how far away it can lock onto a flag
  • Manual prints no model number and warns against heavy rain

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Read the full REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White) guide

How to choose between them

Choose the Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS, Red/Blue (362404) if your situation matches: Golfers who want front, centre and back GPS distances with slope and scoring. Its main caveat: Battery life is 18 hours on Bushnell's page but 14 hours in the listing's table.

Choose the REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White) if your situation matches: Golfers who want a slope switch, a cart magnet and USB-C charging. Its main caveat: Listing says six modes and 1000 yards; the manual says three and 1200.

Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.

Primary sources

  1. Bushnell Golf product page for the Phantom 3 Slope GPS, with specs and warranty Source for Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS, Red/Blue (362404)
  2. Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope user manual, Models 362401 to 362404, linked from the product page Source for Bushnell Golf Phantom 3 Slope Handheld GPS, Red/Blue (362404)
  3. REDTIGER product page for its laser golf rangefinder (Gray and White) Source for REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White)
  4. REDTIGER Laser Rangefinder User Manual V5 attached to the Amazon listing (PDF) Source for REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White)
  5. REDTIGER warranty policy Source for REDTIGER GolfVue Series 1 Golf Rangefinder, C001 (White)

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