Written by Ernie in Golf Tips Last Updated August 23, 2026
The Nikon COOLSHOT 40i rangefinder combines a 650-yard published maximum range with 6× magnification and a published accuracy of ±0.8 yd. Its feature set includes slope compensation. At 5.6 oz, it falls into the lightweight class in this database. Derived comparison data works out to 116.1 yd of range per ounce, 59/100 portability efficiency and 24/100 range efficiency.
Golf rangefinder specifications
Nikon · COOLSHOT 40i · Laser
Year: 2015Max range: 650 ydMagnification: 6×Accuracy: ±0.8 ydWeight: 5.6 oz
5.6 ozWeight
Rangefinder benchmarks
How this model compares
Benchmarks compare this rangefinder with the other dense-spec models in this database.
Maximum range
Below average
650 yd
Low300 yd
This model650 yd
Average997 yd
High1600 yd
Weight
Above average
5.6 oz
Low3.7 oz
This model5.6 oz
Average7 oz
High14 oz
Magnification
Near average
6×
Low4×
This model6×
Average6×
High7×
Portability efficiency
Above average
59/100
Low1/100
This model59/100
Average46/100
High98/100
At a glance
Rangefinder profile
Slope compensationYes
GPSNo
StabilizationNo
Cart magnetNo
RechargeableNo
Weather ratingIPX4
Overview
Model information
Manufacturer
Nikon
Model
COOLSHOT 40i
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.
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