Garmin Approach G82 vs PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A)
Side-by-side comparison of specs, features, and pricing
Specs updated
Maintained by GolfSim Compare Team · specs sourced, prices from dated retailer checks · how we compare
Why Garmin Approach G82 is better
- Built-in display: Built-in touchscreen (Color touchscreen vs LCD readout)
Why PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor is better
- Price: $400 cheaper ($200 vs $600)
- 3-year cost: $700 cheaper over three years ($200 vs $900)
- Weight: 0.4 lb lighter (0.28 lb vs 0.68 lb)
Specs Comparison
Garmin Approach G82 $600 vs PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor $200
| Specification |  Garmin Approach G82 $600 |  PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor $200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | $600 | $200 |
| Measurement | ||
| Tracking technology | Doppler radar | Doppler radar |
| Radar type | — | Single Doppler |
| Spin measurement | Not reported | Not reported |
| Marked balls | Not required | Not required |
| Accuracy tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Data points per shot | — | 5 |
| Ball data | ||
| Ball speed | Measured | Measured |
| Launch angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Launch direction | Not reported | Not reported |
| Spin rate | Not reported | Not reported |
| Spin axis | Not reported | Not reported |
| Carry distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Total distance | Calculated | Calculated |
| Apex height | Not reported | Not reported |
| Descent angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Offline distance | Not reported | Not reported |
| Club data | ||
| Club speed | Measured | Measured |
| Attack angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Club path | Not reported | Not reported |
| Face angle | Not reported | Not reported |
| Face to path | — | Not reported |
| Dynamic loft | — | Not reported |
| Impact location | Not reported | Not reported |
| Smash factor | Calculated | Calculated |
| Club data unlock | Not available | Not available |
| Space & environment | ||
| Environment | — | Indoor + outdoor |
| Placement | Beside the ball | Behind the ball |
| Setback (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Min ball flight (ft) | — | 6.5 |
| Lefty / righty | — | No repositioning |
| Installation | None (portable) | None (portable) |
| Sim software | ||
| Simulator capable | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| GSPro support | No | No |
| E6 Connect support | No | No |
| Awesome Golf support | No | No |
| TGC 2019 support | No | No |
| FSX Play support | No | No |
| First-party software | none | none |
| Subscription | ||
| Subscription (per year) | $100/yr | None |
| 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. | Fully standalone forever: no app, no account, no connectivity, no subscription exists. All five metrics on the built-in LCD; 500-shot on-device memory; multi-sport speed modes. |
| Connectivity & apps | ||
| Apps | iOS, Android | None recorded |
| Watch app | — | None |
| Built-in display | Color touchscreen | LCD readout |
| Screen mirroring | — | None |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | None recorded |
| Offline mode | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Physical & power | ||
| Weight (lb) | 0.68 | 0.28 |
| Dimensions (in) | — | 2.2 x 4.6 x 1.9 in (55 x 116 x 48 mm, excluding protrusions) |
| Battery life (hours) | 8 | — |
| Removable battery | — | ✓ Yes |
| Power source | Rechargeable battery | — |
| Alignment | — | Manual target line |
| In the box | — | PRGR HS-130A unit, user guide, 4x AAA batteries |
Buy the Garmin Approach G82
Buy the PRGR Black Pocket Launch Monitor (HS-130A)
Tracked price$184 at SuperSpeed Golf
90-day low / high$184 – $200
Price checked · how we track prices
Keep shopping
Jump straight to full specs and where to buy either model, or keep exploring related picks.
Both units here are Doppler-radar launch monitors, per their recorded specs. What that difference means for spin, space, and indoor use is covered in our guide to radar vs camera launch monitors .