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I checked these on June 1, 2026. Bushnell has two genuinely useful GPS gadgets at prices that finally make sense, and Callaway has a cheap Supersoft overrun option for golfers who would rather save money than stage a premium-ball identity crisis.
Garmin Approach S50 vs Bushnell iON Elite is the real 2026 GPS-watch fork between a more complete golf-and-fitness smartwatch and the cheaper Bushnell that still gives you slope, hole mapping, and very little buyer's remorse.
Bushnell iON Elite vs Shot Scope V5 is the real mid-price golf-watch decision: simple slope-first GPS value versus no-subscription shot tracking that actually teaches you something.
Bushnell Phantom 3 Slope vs iON Elite is one of the cleaner golf-tech buying decisions right now: bigger handheld simplicity versus on-wrist convenience, with slope on both.
Bushnell iON Elite vs Garmin Approach S44 is the better golf GPS watch comparison for golfers stuck between extra golf-specific features and Garmin's cleaner overall ecosystem.
Bushnell iON Elite vs Garmin Approach S12 is one of the easiest golf GPS watch comparisons to screw up. Same price, very different vibe. Here's the honest answer.
The Bushnell iON Elite packs slope-compensated distances, HoleView, and GreenView into a $199.99 golf GPS watch. Here's where it punches above its price and where Garmin still buries it.
The Garmin Approach S70 and Bushnell iON Elite both give you slope-adjusted golf GPS yardages, but one costs more than triple the other. Here's where the money actually goes.