Garmin Approach G82 vs Garmin Approach R10
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
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Why Garmin Approach G82 is better
- Built-in display: Built-in touchscreen (Color touchscreen vs None)
Why Garmin Approach R10 is better
- Price: $100 cheaper ($500 vs $600)
- 3-year cost: $100 cheaper over three years ($800 vs $900)
- Accuracy tier: Game-improvement accuracy class (Game-improvement vs Entry-level)
- Spin measurement: Estimated spin (Estimated spin vs No spin data)
- Measured ball data: 3 of 9 ball metrics measured (vs 1) (3 of 9 vs 1 of 9)
- Club data access: Club data included (Included vs Not available)
- GSPro support: GSPro: supported (Supported vs No)
- Sim software: 4 more sim titles supported (4 titles vs 0 titles)
Specs Comparison
Garmin Approach G82 $600 vs Garmin Approach R10 $500
| Specification |  Garmin Approach G82 $600 |  Garmin Approach R10 $500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $600 | $500 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | — | Single Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Not reported | Estimated |
| Marked balls | Not required | Titleist RCT balls |
| Accuracy tier | Entry-level | Game-improvement |
| Data points per shot | — | 14 |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Not reported | Measured |
| Launch direction | Not reported | Measured |
| Spin rate | Not reported | Calculated |
| Spin axis | Not reported | Calculated |
| Carry distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Not reported | Calculated |
| Descent angle | Not reported | Calculated |
| Offline distance | Not reported | Calculated |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Not reported | Calculated |
| Club path | Not reported | Calculated |
| Face angle | Not reported | Calculated |
| Impact location | Not reported | Not reported |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Not available | Included |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | — | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Beside the ball | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | — | 6 |
| Min ball flight (ft) | — | 8 |
| Lefty / righty | — | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| GSPro support | No | Supported |
| E6 Connect support | No | Native |
| Awesome Golf support | No | Supported |
| TGC 2019 support | No | Supported |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | none | Garmin Home Tee Hero |
| Sim software | — | Creative Golf 3D |
| Included sim content | — | Bundled E6 Connect course content on iOS; Breaking Eighty notes the R10 is the only unit offering Bandon Dunes free on E6 Connect |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | $100/yr | $100/yr |
| Works without subscription | GPS (43,000+ preloaded courses), radar metrics, putting metrics, Virtual Caddie and scoring all work without a membership; the Garmin Golf membership adds aerial imagery and green contour data. | All 14 metrics, driving-range mode and third-party sim connections work without a membership; the Garmin Golf membership is only needed for Home Tee Hero course play (43,000+ courses), weekly tournaments, aerial imagery and green contours. |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Watch app | — | Garmin watch |
| Built-in display | Color touchscreen | None |
| Screen mirroring | — | Casting (AirPlay/Chromecast) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes | — |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 0.68 | 0.33 |
| Dimensions (in) | — | 3.5 x 2.8 x 1.0 |
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | 10 |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery |
| Charging port | — | Micro-USB |
| Alignment | — | App-guided |
| In the box | — | Approach R10 device, tripod stand, phone mount, carry case, micro-USB cable |
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