Expert consensus comparison

Bushnell A1-Slope vs Callaway 300 Pro

Bushnell value laser versus the cheaper slope workhorse.

Callaway 300 Pro Rangefinder scores 0.1 higher overall. Bushnell A1-Slope leads 1 of 4 metrics, Callaway 300 Pro Rangefinder leads 3. This is not presented as a GolfTested lab head-to-head.

Bushnell

Bushnell A1-Slope

Bushnell's smallest and least expensive slope laser: pocket-sized, accurate, and fast — the easiest way to get Bushnell quality without Tour pricing.

Best for

Golfers who want a compact, accurate Bushnell slope laser at the lowest Bushnell price.

Skip if

You want premium optics and a dual-color display (Tour V7 Shift) or GPS maps (Garmin Z82).

Where to buy

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Callaway

Callaway 300 Pro Rangefinder

A strong value laser with slope, pin-lock vibration, and a useful external tournament switch for golfers who want fast yardages without an app.

Best for

Golfers who want a reliable laser workflow with slope and pin lock at a sensible price.

Skip if

You prefer GPS maps, need a compact premium body, or want a connected device that stores every shot.

Where to buy

See today's price at Amazon.

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  • Scored on the GolfTested rubric, not by the retailer

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Scorecard

Where the scores split

How scores are built
Metric Bushnell A1-Slope Callaway 300 Pro Rangefinder
Accuracy 8.4 8.5
Ease of use 8.5 8.6
Value 8.4 8.8
Build 8.2 8.0
Overall 8.3 8.4

Gold marks the higher score in each row. Prices are brand-direct where we have checked them; Amazon prices are never printed.

Bushnell A1-Slope

Pros
  • Bushnell's smallest laser, under 150g and under 4 inches long
  • Accurate, repeatable readings in about a second
  • Slope with an easy switch for tournament play
  • Rechargeable, with Bushnell claiming 50+ rounds per charge
Cons
  • 350-yard flag range is shorter than premium models
  • 6x magnification rather than 7x
  • No GPS, wind, or display color upgrades
  • Small size may feel less stable for some hands

Callaway 300 Pro Rangefinder

Pros
  • Slope calculation can be switched off with a visible external control for tournament rounds
  • 6x magnification and pin-lock vibration make the basic workflow quick to learn
  • Magnetic cart mounting keeps the unit close without adding another phone app
  • Current street pricing makes the feature set easier to recommend than premium lasers
Cons
  • Small targets and busy backgrounds can still require a second try
  • Slope-adjusted numbers are useful for practice but must be disabled when the rules require it
  • No course maps, shot history, or connected-club ecosystem
  • The older design is less polished than the newest premium rangefinders