Prior to SHOT Show 2026, rangefinder capabilities were fairly straightforward. They all worked in a similar way; the main difference was how far they could reach and how well they worked in adverse conditions like fog and precipitation. Really fancy rangefinders had onboard ballistic software.
Now, you might call that legacy technology.
The Garmin Xero L60i totally reinvented the game with capabilities that look like something out of Hollywood, not your buddy’s binocular harness or range bag.
Garmin Xero L60i Specs & Features
Specs
- Magnification: 7x
- Objective Lens Diameter: 32 mm
- Maximum Range (Laser): 7,500 yds (maximum), 4,000 yds (tree), 1,500 yds (animal)
- Display: 960 x 540 pixels
- Batteries: 2 x AAA
- Dimensions: 4.94″ x 3.53″ x 1.99″
- Weight: 14 oz (with batteries)
- MSRP: $2,499.99
Features
- Augmented reality display
- Environmental sensors and ballistic solver
- Pinpoints laser origin and impact on map overlay
- Pairs with Explore app and compatible Garmin devices
Prices accurate at time of writing
Prices accurate at time of writing
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Before I get too carried away, this is an optical ranging system, first and foremost. It’s built around seven-power magnification, a crystal clear 32-millimeter objective lens, and a Class laser.
The rugged body features grippy texture and an IPX7 waterproof rating. Power comes from two AAA batteries (finally, something I can grab at the gas station on my way to the range).
And yes, the Xero L60i is loaded with Applied Ballistics software to provide in-display shooting solutions based on your rifle’s (or bow’s) data and current atmospheric conditions.
Now for the good part.
When you range a target, the L60i pinpoints not only your location, but the exact location of your target and displays both on a full-color map overlay in the viewfinder.
Need to find a better vantage point? The Xero L60i will walk you back onto your target with visual cues once you reach your next location. That means you can also pass it off to your shooting partner instead of talking them onto the target the old-fashioned way. (“Wait, are you looking at the pointy tree or the normal tree?”)
And you’re not limited to the laser’s range – 7,500 yards maximum, 4,000 yards for trees, and 1,500 yards for deer-sized animals.
The Xero L60i also taps into Garmin’s existing library of topographical maps, which means it can instantly do a bunch of very tricky math to figure out that you’re targeting a piece of terrain miles in the distance.
All this data syncs with the Garmin Explore app on your phone and compatible Garmin devices, including GPS handhelds and watches.
Garmin lists an MSRP of $2,499.99 for the Xero L60i. That’s a very hefty chunk of change, but I still want one. How about you?
What do you think of the new Garmin Xero L60i? Let us know below. For something more affordable, check out our guide to the Best Rangefinders!
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