Garmin unveils Approach G20 Solar, the first GPS golf handheld with unlimited battery life in sunny conditions
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has launched the Approach G20 Solar, the first solar-powered GPS golf handheld offering unlimited battery life in sunny conditions. The device features a 2.2-inch high-contrast screen displaying distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, with large, easily readable numbers.
Priced at $299.99, the device can operate for up to 36 rounds without solar charging in sub-optimal conditions. Key features include over 43,000 preloaded worldwide courses, wireless course updates, green view with manual pin placements, and automatic shot tracking when paired with Approach CT10 club tracking tags.
The device can be mounted on golf carts or belts, includes Find My Garmin functionality through the Garmin Golf app, and features an IPX7 water rating for weather resistance. When paired with the Garmin Golf app, users can access wind speed and direction data and keep score on the device.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) ha lanciato l'Approach G20 Solar, il primo GPS portatile per golf alimentato a energia solare che offre un'autonomia illimitata in condizioni di sole. Il dispositivo presenta uno schermo ad alto contrasto da 2,2 pollici che mostra le distanze rispetto alla parte anteriore, centrale e posteriore del green, con numeri grandi e facilmente leggibili.
Con un prezzo di 299,99 $, il dispositivo può funzionare fino a 36 round senza ricarica solare in condizioni sub-ottimali. Le caratteristiche principali includono oltre 43.000 campi pre-caricati in tutto il mondo, aggiornamenti wireless dei percorsi, visualizzazione del green con posizionamenti manuali delle bandierine e tracciamento automatico dei colpi quando accoppiato con i tag di tracciamento dei bastoni Approach CT10.
Il dispositivo può essere montato su carrelli da golf o cinture, include la funzionalità Trova il mio Garmin tramite l'app Garmin Golf e presenta una classificazione IPX7 per la resistenza alle intemperie. Quando accoppiato con l'app Garmin Golf, gli utenti possono accedere ai dati sulla velocità e direzione del vento e tenere il punteggio direttamente sul dispositivo.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) ha lanzado el Approach G20 Solar, el primer GPS portátil para golf que funciona con energía solar y ofrece una vida útil de batería ilimitada en condiciones soleadas. El dispositivo cuenta con una pantalla de alto contraste de 2.2 pulgadas que muestra las distancias al frente, al centro y al fondo del green, con números grandes y fáciles de leer.
Con un precio de 299.99 $, el dispositivo puede operar hasta 36 rondas sin carga solar en condiciones subóptimas. Las características clave incluyen más de 43,000 campos predescargados en todo el mundo, actualizaciones inalámbricas de los campos, vista del green con colocaciones manuales de pines y seguimiento automático de golpes cuando se empareja con las etiquetas de seguimiento de palos Approach CT10.
El dispositivo se puede montar en carritos de golf o cinturones, incluye la funcionalidad Encuentra mi Garmin a través de la aplicación Garmin Golf, y tiene una clasificación de agua IPX7 para resistencia a la intemperie. Al emparejarse con la aplicación Garmin Golf, los usuarios pueden acceder a datos sobre la velocidad y dirección del viento y llevar la puntuación en el dispositivo.
가민 (NYSE: GRMN)은 Approach G20 Solar를 출시했습니다. 이것은 태양광으로 작동되는 첫 번째 GPS 골프 핸드헬드 기기로, 맑은 날씨에서 무제한 배터리 수명을 제공하며, 2.2인치 고대비 화면이 장착되어 있습니다. 이 화면은 그린의 앞, 중간 및 뒤쪽까지의 거리 정보를 표시하며, 크고 읽기 쉬운 숫자가 특징입니다.
299.99 달러의 가격으로 판매되는 이 기기는 비우량 조건에서도 태양광 충전 없이 최대 36라운드 동안 작동할 수 있습니다. 주요 기능으로는 전 세계 43,000개 이상의 선탑재 코스, 무선 코스 업데이트, 수동 핀 배치가 가능한 그린 뷰, Approach CT10 클럽 추적 태그와 연결 시 자동 샷 추적 기능이 포함되어 있습니다.
이 장치는 골프 카트나 벨트에 장착할 수 있으며, Garmin Golf 앱을 통한 Garmin 찾기 기능과 IPX7 등급의 방수 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. Garmin Golf 앱과 연결되면 사용자는 바람 속도와 방향 데이터에 접근하고 기기로 점수를 기록할 수 있습니다.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) a lancé l'Approach G20 Solar, le premier GPS portable pour golf alimenté par l'énergie solaire et offrant une durée de vie de batterie illimitée en conditions ensoleillées. L'appareil possède un écran à fort contraste de 2,2 pouces qui affiche les distances vers l'avant, le centre et l'arrière du green, avec des chiffres grands et faciles à lire.
Prix à 299,99 $, cet appareil peut fonctionner jusqu'à 36 parcours sans recharge solaire dans des conditions sous-optimales. Les fonctionnalités clés incluent plus de 43 000 parcours préchargés dans le monde entier, des mises à jour de parcours sans fil, une vue du green avec placements manuels des drapeaux et un suivi automatique des coups lorsqu'il est associé à des étiquettes de suivi de club Approach CT10.
L'appareil peut être monté sur des chariots de golf ou des ceintures, inclut la fonctionnalité Trouver mon Garmin via l'application Garmin Golf, et présente une étanchéité de niveau IPX7 pour la résistance aux intempéries. Lorsqu'il est associé à l'application Garmin Golf, les utilisateurs peuvent accéder aux données sur la vitesse et la direction du vent et tenir le score directement sur l'appareil.
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) hat das Approach G20 Solar vorgestellt, das erste solarbetriebene GPS-Golfhandgerät, das eine unbegrenzte Akkulaufzeit bei sonnigen Bedingungen bietet. Das Gerät verfügt über einen 2,2 Zoll großen Hochkontrastbildschirm, der die Entfernungen zur Vorder-, Mittel- und Hinterseite des Grüns anzeigt, mit großen, leicht lesbaren Zahlen.
Der Preis liegt bei 299,99 $, und das Gerät kann bis zu 36 Runden ohne solarbetriebene Aufladung unter suboptimalen Bedingungen betrieben werden. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören über 43.000 weltweit vorinstallierte Plätze, kabellose Kursaktualisierungen, eine Grünansicht mit manuellen Pin-Platzierungen und automatisches Schlagtracking in Verbindung mit Approach CT10-Schläger-Tracking-Tags.
Das Gerät kann an Golfwagen oder Gürtel montiert werden, enthält die Funktion „Find My Garmin“ über die Garmin Golf-App und ist mit einer IPX7-Wasserdichtigkeit versehen, die es wetterfest macht. Wenn es mit der Garmin Golf-App gekoppelt ist, können die Nutzer auf Windgeschwindigkeits- und Richtungsdaten zugreifen und ihren Punktestand direkt auf dem Gerät führen.
- First-to-market solar-powered GPS golf handheld with unlimited battery life in sunny conditions
- Extensive coverage with 43,000+ preloaded worldwide courses
- Multiple mounting options and IPX7 water resistance enhance usability
- Long battery life of up to 36 rounds without solar charging in sub-optimal conditions
- Relatively high price point at $299.99
- Requires additional purchase of CT10 club tracking tags for shot-tracking functionality
Insights
The Approach G20 Solar represents a strategic product innovation in Garmin's golf segment. The integration of solar charging technology addresses a critical pain point in GPS golf devices - battery life limitation. With unlimited battery life in sunny conditions and up to 36 rounds without solar charging, this positions Garmin ahead of competitors in the golf GPS market.
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For investors, this launch demonstrates Garmin's continued leadership in outdoor recreation technology and ability to leverage its solar charging expertise from its successful fenix and Instinct watch lines into new product categories. This could drive growth in Garmin's outdoor segment, which historically has shown strong margins.
This product launch aligns perfectly with current market trends in golf technology and sustainability. The global golf GPS equipment market has been experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing golf participation rates and demand for tech-enabled performance improvement tools. The solar charging feature addresses environmental concerns while providing practical benefits, potentially attracting both tech-savvy and environmentally conscious consumers.
The timing is strategic, launching ahead of the spring golf season in major markets. The device's accessibility features, including larger text options and high-contrast display, effectively target the significant demographic of older golfers who comprise a substantial portion of the golf equipment market. Integration with Garmin's broader ecosystem through the Garmin Golf app creates opportunities for recurring revenue through potential subscription services and additional accessory sales like the Approach CT10 tracking tags.
First-of-its-kind device offers distances to the green on a high-contrast screen and a solar-powered
battery, allowing you to play round after round without charging
"We're excited to introduce the Approach G20 Solar, our first GPS golf handheld with an innovative solar-powered display that gives golfers the ability to play longer than ever before. Packed with popular on-course features to help guide your approach and an easy-to-read screen, it's the perfect companion for golfers of all skill levels." –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
Boundless battery life
Play day after day, round after round without needing to recharge the Approach G20 Solar. The solar-powered display makes it easy to stay on the course for an extra 18 holes or even stash it in a golf bag after the round without worrying about recharging before the next tee time. Even when playing in sub-optimal conditions, players can expect to use it for up to 36 rounds without solar charging.
Par for the course
The Approach G20 Solar gives golfers plenty of on-course features to help elevate their game.
- Sunlight-readable display: View yardage to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs on the bright, sunlight-readable 2.2-inch display.
- Larger text: Enhance the size of the measurements on the screen to read distances even more easily.
- Preloaded courses: Choose from more than 43,000 preloaded courses worldwide and receive course updates wirelessly when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- Green view: See the shape of the green with manual pin placements.
- Automatic shot tracking: Pair with Approach CT10 club tracking tags2 for shot-tracking and a clearer picture of the current round.
- Live benefits: Sync with the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app to see wind speed and direction and keep score on the device.
Compact and convenient to carry, the Approach G20 Solar can be mounted on a golf cart with the built-in magnet or to a belt with the included clip. If it's accidently left behind, golfers can use the Find My Garmin option to see the last known location of the device through the Garmin Golf app. And with an IPX7 water rating, it's designed with all types of golf weather in mind, from light to steady rain, to wind and sunlight.
Available now, the Approach G20 Solar GPS handheld has a suggested retail price of
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1 | Assumes continuous 75,000 lux conditions. |
2 | Sold separately. |
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