Written by Ernie in Golf Tips Last Updated August 23, 2026
The GolfBuddy GB LASER1 rangefinder combines a 880-yard published maximum range with 6× magnification and a published accuracy of ±1 yd. At 7.7 oz, it falls into the midweight class in this database. Derived comparison data works out to 114.4 yd of range per ounce, 31/100 portability efficiency and 22/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
GolfBuddy · GB LASER1 · Laser
Year: 2019Max range: 880 ydMagnification: 6×Accuracy: ±1 ydWeight: 7.7 oz
7.7 ozWeight
Rangefinder benchmarks
How this model compares
Benchmarks compare this rangefinder with the other dense-spec models in this database.
Maximum range
Near average
880 yd
Low300 yd
This model880 yd
Average997 yd
High1600 yd
Weight
Near average
7.7 oz
Low3.7 oz
This model7.7 oz
Average7 oz
High14 oz
Magnification
Near average
6×
Low4×
This model6×
Average6×
High7×
Portability efficiency
Below average
31/100
Low1/100
This model31/100
Average46/100
High98/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationNo
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingIPX4
Overview
Model information
Manufacturer
GolfBuddy
Model
GB LASER1
Category
Golf Rangefinder
Release year
2019
Status
Legacy
Rangefinder type
Laser
Derived numeric specs
Useful comparison metrics
These figures are calculated from the published measurements above to make size, range and portability easier to compare.
Range & portability efficiency
Range per ounce114.4 yd/oz
Body volume18.6 cu in
Range per cubic inch47.3 yd/cu in
Compactness index36/100
Portability efficiency31/100
Range efficiency22/100
What the numbers mean
Search profileNot published
Portability classMidweight
Range classStandard range
Feature classStraight-distance laser
Best forStraightforward pin-distance measurement
Full specifications
Technical details
Laser & ranging
Maximum range880 yd
Flag rangeNot published
Minimum range5 yd
Accuracy±1 yd
Measurement speedNot published
Scan modeNot published
Flag lockYes
Lock feedbackNot published
Optics & display
Magnification6×
Objective lensNot published
Field of viewNot published
Eye reliefNot published
Exit pupilNot published
DisplayNot published
Display colorNot published
Diopter adjustmentNot published
Slope, tournament & smart features
Slope compensationNo
Slope toggleNot published
Tournament legalYes
Tournament indicatorNot published
Image stabilizationNot published
GPS built inNot published
BluetoothNot published
Smartphone appNot published
Power, size & protection
Battery typeCR2 3V lithium
RechargeableNot published
Battery life3000-5000 actuations
Charging portNot published
DimensionsDimensions or weight not fully published
Weight7.7 oz / 218 g
Water ratingIPX4
WarrantyNot published
Derived comparison
Practical rangefinder snapshot
Calculated from the published specifications to make range, size and portability easier to compare.
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