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Shot Scope H50: 4.3 inch AMOLED, green contours
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The H50 is for golfers who find watch screens too small and want a map they can read at a glance from the trolley handle. Shot Scope lists a 4.3 inch AMOLED touchscreen, detailed hole maps and green contour maps, a combination usually found on more expensive units.
- Screen
- 4.3 inch AMOLED touchscreen
- Courses
- 42,000+
- Battery
- 12 h (listing figure)
- Mounting
- Extra strong cart magnet
- Membership
- Not stated
In its favour
- 4.3 inch AMOLED touchscreen is the largest screen listed in this guide.
- Green contour maps alongside detailed hole maps, according to the listing.
- Extra strong cart magnet keeps it on a trolley or buggy frame.
Good to know
- Listed weight of 850 g looks like a boxed figure; the unit weight is not stated.
- Battery is listed at 12 hours, shorter than the Garmin units.
Our take
Maps and green contours
The bullets list detailed hole maps, front, middle and back GPS distances and green contour maps. Contours show which way the green falls, which helps choose the side to miss on approach shots.
More than 42,000 preloaded courses are listed, which covers British clubs well. The listing does not say whether any feature needs a subscription.
Screen and mounting
The bullets quote a 4.3 inch AMOLED touchscreen, while the specification table gives 3.5. Either way it is the largest screen among the handhelds compared here, and AMOLED panels are usually bright and clear outdoors.
An extra strong cart magnet is included for trolleys and buggies. The specs list dimensions of 13 x 7 x 3 cm.
Battery and box contents
Battery life is listed at 12 hours, enough for a round and practice but shorter than Garmin's handhelds. Amazon gives a weight of 850 g, which looks like a boxed figure for a unit of this size; the device weight on its own is not stated. A cleaning cloth is listed in the box.
Who it suits and who it does not
The H50 suits trolley and buggy golfers who want a big, bright map within reach of the handle and who like to plan approach shots around the slope of the green. It is less suited to golfers who want something tiny for a pocket, or to those who play 36 holes without access to a charger, given the 12 hour battery figure. Anyone who wants a stated weight for the device itself will need to ask the seller.
How it compares
The Garmin Approach G80 adds a built-in launch monitor with a 3.5 inch screen and up to 15 hours of battery. The Mileseey GeneSonic Go is smaller with a 3 inch screen but carries an IP67 rating. The H50 wins on screen size and green contour detail.
Verdict
Buy the H50 if screen size and green contours matter most and you charge between rounds. If you want swing speed data too, the Garmin Approach G80 is the better buy, and if weather protection is the priority, the Mileseey GeneSonic Go has the strongest rating.
Compared with alternatives in: Best handheld golf GPS units
Amazon listing title: Shot Scope H50 GPS Handheld