SILLAID VM2 ReviewA red-green OLED laser rangefinder from Eenour Japan. Launched at ¥31,980, now in the high ¥10,000s
Updated: Nov 3, 2026Contains affiliate links
[October 2026 edition] This is a review of the SILLAID VM2 from Enow Japan, chosen in earnest by a golf fanatic with an average score of 72 and 150 rounds a year. It is a laser rangefinder released on January 25, 2025, with a red-green OLED display and a tournament mode. The price at the official shop is 19,980 yen. The direct-sale price at launch was 31,980 yen. Compared with the current official listing, that is 12,000 yen lower. If you want a red-green display and a tournament mode for under 20,000 yen, it is a unit worth buying. However, I only saw the VM2 in a shop and have not used it. What I noticed in the shop is in the section "What I learned looking at it in a shop".
I only saw it in a shop: I have not used the SILLAID VM2. In September 2026, at a local golf shop, I only looked at the display model under the shop's daytime lighting. I have used it on the course 0 times, and I have never used its tournament mode in a competition. I only looked at the price shown in the shop. For comparison I used a Shot Navi STEADY.
The Gear Nerd's Pick
If I want a red-green OLED for around ¥20,000, I pick the VM2. The OLED has 95% transmittance and 5 brightness levels, and it can also switch automatically to match your surroundings. On top of that you get three-point measurement, Pin Lock, Slope, vertical and horizontal distance, and speed measurement for ¥19,980. One full charge covers about 20,000 readings, and in a tournament you can switch off the slope correction and let an LED on the outside show it. Lined up by the numbers, it is a unit that costs little for the amount of function you get.
Where to buy the SILLAID VM2
SILLAID VM2
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Shot Navi STEADY
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Bottom line
If in doubt, choose the VM2. The reason is that a red-green OLED and a tournament mode come at 19,980 yen. For someone who plays 150 rounds a year and uses it for a year, that is about 133 yen per round (my calculation). It weighs 128 g, 12 g more than the Shot Navi STEADY (116 g). If lightness is your top priority, the STEADY or J2000 is better.
VM2 specs
| Item | SILLAID VM2 |
|---|---|
| Release | Jan 25, 2025 |
| Price | Regular ¥24,980 → ¥19,980 on the official site (the 2026 version is ¥21,980) |
| Launch price | ¥31,980 (direct sale) |
| Weight | 128g |
| Size | 93.5×56.9×34.5mm |
| Range | Up to 1,000m (1,093 yards) |
| Magnification | 6x |
| Reading speed | About 0.04 s (the 2026 version is 0.02 s) |
| Accuracy | ±1 yard |
| Display | Red and green OLED (95% transmittance, 5 brightness levels) |
| Water resistance | IP54 (everyday splash resistance) |
| Power | USB-C rechargeable (about 20,000 readings) |
| Measuring modes | Point and continuous / Pin Lock / Slope / Three-point / Vertical and horizontal / Speed |
| Tournament mode | Yes (switches off the slope correction; an LED on the outside shows it) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Here is what the katakana feature names actually do.
- Pin Lock: keeps the distance on the display once it has locked onto the flag.
- Three-point measurement: a mode that gets the straight-line distance between any two points, plus a corrected distance.
- Slope: a distance that factors in the height difference. You switch it off in tournaments.
The Gear Nerd's Take: Reading the VM2 by the Numbers
Start with the display. The VM2 has a red-green OLED with 95% transmittance. The VM1 from the same line has a black-only LCD with 85% transmittance and no brightness adjustment. The difference between the two shows up in this display.
Next, the battery. One full charge covers about 20,000 readings. At 50 readings a round, that works out to 400 rounds (my math). You will almost never have to think about charging.
Then the price. The launch price at the maker's direct shop was ¥31,980, and the official site now shows ¥19,980. That is a ¥12,000 difference (my math). Now, a year and nine months after launch, it has settled at a price within reach.
Here is the weak spot. It weighs 128g, heavier than the STEADY (116g) and J2000 (113g) in this price range. It has no shake reduction either. The warranty is 1 year.
How do the VM2, VM1 and STEADY differ?
I'll line it up against the VM1 from the same line and the Shot Navi STEADY, which sits in the ¥20,000s.
| Item | VM2 | VM1 | STEADY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ¥19,980 (¥31,980 at launch) | ¥19,980 at launch | ¥24,970 |
| Weight | 128g | 128g | 116g |
| Display | Red-green OLED | Black-only LCD | Red-green OLED |
| Reading speed | About 0.04 s | About 0.04 s | 0.05 s |
| Readings per full charge | About 20,000 readings | Same battery capacity | About 32,000 |
The VM2 and VM1 share weight, size, battery and speed. What differs is the display. You choose by whether you want the red-green OLED. The price gap at launch was ¥12,000.
The gap to the STEADY is ¥4,990 in price (my math). The STEADY is 12g lighter and has more readings per charge. The VM2 is cheaper, with a red-green OLED and a tournament mode.
More on the STEADY in the Shot Navi STEADY review, and on everything under ¥30,000 in the comparison of rangefinders under ¥30,000.
Can it be used in competition?
The VM2 has a tournament mode that switches off the slope correction. When it is off, the LED display on the outside shows it. Rule 4.3 of the Rules of Golf allows a rangefinder used to find distance, but not one used to measure elevation.
Whether you can actually use it is up to the local rules of the event. Read the entry details before you play.
Three things to take away.
You can get a red-green OLED for ¥19,980.
It has a tournament mode, and an LED on the outside shows it.
If lightness comes first, look at the 116g STEADY.
What is the most you would put into a rangefinder? When a piece of gear has dropped in price since launch, it is worth rereading the numbers.
Update history
Where to buy the SILLAID VM2
- Rakuten IchibaRecommendedRakuten product page
Buying from outside Japan? Sign up free for Rakuten Global Express (Rakuten's official forwarding service) and check out with its Japan warehouse address → full guide
Ad. Links go to each store’s product page. Price, shipping, stock and specs (loft, shaft, set make-up) differ by store, so check the product page before you buy.
Who does the VM2 suit?
It suits golfers who want an easy-to-read red and green display and a tournament mode for under JPY 20,000. It's the same weight and speed as the VM1; only the display differs.
The VM2 is a handheld laser rangefinder, not a watch. If you put lightness and battery life first, the 116 g STEADY is another option.
What I learned looking at it in a shop: the colors of the display
In September 2026, at a local golf shop, I looked at the display model under the shop's daytime lighting. I have used it for 0 rounds, and I have never used it in a competition.
The good part was that the colors on the display were clear. The bad part was that I could not check how it looks outdoors or how it handles in rain in a shop. I have not checked the smallness of the buttons or the battery life either.
For comparison I used a Shot Navi STEADY. On a clear 25°C day in September 2026, playing a hilly course in Chiba with 2 friends, I measured the flag on the 9th hole and it read 151 yards to the flag, and it picked up the flag.
What I hesitated over was how easy the display is to read, and what decided it was the image stabilization. If I chose again, I would pick the STEADY. I recommend it to people who want stabilization. How easy the red-green display is to read and how the tournament mode handles are parts I have not yet checked in this article. The numbers are the official ones.
About the writer and sources
Written by a gear nerd who studies golf equipment, averages a 72, and plays about 150 rounds a year.
I re-read the numbers against the sources below on Oct 22, 2026. Last updated Nov 3, 2026.
FAQ
When was the SILLAID VM2 released, and what does it cost?
It came out on Jan 25, 2025. The launch price at the maker's direct shop was ¥31,980, and the official site now shows ¥19,980 (Oct 22, 2026). The 2026 version (0.02 s) is ¥21,980.
How is the VM2 different from the VM1?
The display. The VM2 has a red-green OLED with 95% transmittance and 5 brightness levels. The VM1 has a black-only LCD with 85% transmittance and no brightness adjustment. Weight, size and battery are the same.
Can I use the VM2 in the rain?
It is rated IP54, which means everyday splash resistance. That grade covers a few splashes, so don't keep using it in heavy rain.
Can I use the VM2 in tournaments?
It has a tournament mode that switches off the slope correction. When it is off, an LED on the outside shows it. Whether you can actually use it depends on the event's local rules, so check the entry details.
Ready to choose? Start here
Related reading
Rangefinders under ¥30,000, compared
Best Golf Rangefinders (Ranking)
Sources for this article
- Eenour Japan official: SILLAID golf laser rangefinder VM2
- Kaden Watch: Eenour SILLAID VM1/VM2 (Jan 28, 2025)
- Shot Navi: STEADY product page
- R&A: Rules of Golf, Rule 4 (4.3 Use of Equipment)
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