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Review on SkyCaddie LX5: Touchscreen GPS Golf Watch with HD Color CourseView Maps, Black, Small by Joseph Lang

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ok but not great!

Very good golf GPS watch, not ideal as a smartwatch. The Lx5 has a bright, easy to read dial and offers lots of great hole and course information. It's like owning one of the SkyCaddy portable golf devices, but on your wrist. Easy to use and manage screens. It pairs easily with the Skycaddy 360 app. For golf alone it may be the most accurate and best on the market. It counts steps and displays your average heart rate on a separate screen. At this point, the Lx5 may not be a true smart/fitness watch. Does not offer phone notifications, predefined workouts, or most other features offered by Garmin or Golfbuddy. If you are interested in a golf watch that is accurate, easy to use and offers SkyCaddy precision and detail, this watch is worth serious consideration. If you need a golf GPS with a real smartwatch, you can look elsewhere. With that in mind, I would definitely recommend the Lx5. It's a little pricey at $300, but you get a prepaid 3-year SkyCaddy membership. As for construction and durability, only time will tell. The case is made of plastic, the glass is made of plastic, the interchangeable strap is made of silicone or rubber. In terms of battery consumption, you can expect two full laps on a full charge.

Pros
  • Golf course GPS devices
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