The GolfBuddy LR5 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, 2/100 portability efficiency and 2/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
GolfBuddy · LR5 · Laser
Year: 2015Max 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
Weight
Near average
7.7 oz
Magnification
Near average
6×
Portability efficiency
Below average
2/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationNo
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingIPX4
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | GolfBuddy |
|---|---|
| Model | LR5 |
| Category | Golf Rangefinder |
| Release year | 2015 |
| 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
Calculated exit pupil3.83 mm
Portability efficiency2/100
Range efficiency2/100
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 lens23 mm
Field of viewNot published
Eye relief13 mm
Exit pupil3.83 mm
DisplayLCD
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.
Standard rangeRange class
MidweightWeight class
Standard 6×Magnification class
114.4 yd/ozRange per ounce
Not availableCompactness index
Not availableFlag / total range