The Quick Verdict
Get the MGI Ai Navigator GPS+. At $1,895 list versus $2,599, it's $704 cheaper and comes with the umbrella holder and cup holder already in the box. The HALO is worth the step-up price if you want brushless in-hub motors driving each wheel independently, or the lighter lift at the tailgate. For most golfers on most courses, the GPS+ is the pick. Check price at Amazon →
What They Have in Common
Both are MGI electric caddies with a built-in GPS on a 4-inch touchscreen, a remote control, a gyroscope for straight tracking, and a 24V lithium battery good for up to 36 holes (MGI's GPS+ product page states only the battery's name; the up-to-36-holes figure comes from MGI's comparison chart, dependent on conditions). The GPS system covers 40,000 courses on the GPS+, and MGI lists built-in GPS on the HALO too.
Where They Differ
Price and What Comes With It
The GPS+ lists at $1,895. The HALO lists at $2,599. That $704 gap at list is real money, and it goes in the GPS+'s favor before you even open the box. The GPS+ includes an umbrella holder, cup holder, and phone holder. The HALO ships without umbrella or drink holders — those are sold separately, per MGI's own product page. So the true out-of-pocket gap is wider than $704 if you want those accessories on the HALO.
Weight and Folded Size
The GPS+ weighs 33.29 lbs without the battery and 38.99 lbs with it. The HALO weighs 27.55 lbs without the battery and 33.29 lbs with it — 5.74 lbs lighter without the battery and 5.7 lbs lighter once you add the pack. That's the gap you feel at the tailgate twice a round. The HALO is lighter, and that's the honest summary.
On folded size, the HALO is smaller by volume: 3.3 cubic feet against 3.9. But check the longest dimension before you celebrate — the HALO folds to 27 inches on its longest side, the GPS+ to 24.4. The HALO's fold is tighter in cross-section (15 × 14 inches) while being 2.6 inches longer. Measure the 27-inch direction against your trunk before assuming the smaller volume figure means it's easier to load.
Motor, Downhill Control, and Warranty
The GPS+ runs twin 230-watt motors with a brake, an electronic park brake and downhill speed control — though MGI lists those only on its 2024 comparison chart, not the GPS+ product page. The HALO has brushless in-hub motors that drive each wheel independently, a park brake and downhill speed control, all on its own page. On elevation, both have downhill control on paper; the HALO's motor design is the distinct piece of hardware.
The GPS+ carries a stated three-year manufacturer's warranty. The HALO's is also three years, but MGI states it only in the user manual — the HALO's product page and comparison table don't publish one. Same coverage, just harder to find.
Follow Mode
The HALO can do follow mode, but only with the Halo Eye accessory, which is sold separately. MGI doesn't state a follow mode for the GPS+ at all. The HALO doesn't ship with it ready to use out of the box.
Who Should Buy Which
Get the MGI Ai Navigator GPS+ if:
- You want a full-featured GPS caddy without paying $2,599 — $704 at list is a meaningful difference
- Accessories matter and you'd rather have the umbrella holder and cup holder already in the box
- You want the three-year warranty stated on the product page, where the HALO's is only in the manual
- You want downhill speed control and a park brake without the step-up price — MGI's comparison chart lists both for the GPS+
Get the MGI Ai Navigator HALO if:
- Your home course has real hills and you want downhill speed control stated on the product page itself, not just a comparison chart
- Weight matters more than price — 5.7 lbs is noticeable when you're loading a nearly 39-lb cart versus a 33-lb one
- You're drawn to the brushless in-hub motor setup driving each wheel independently and that's the kind of hardware difference that gets you
- You plan to add the Halo Eye accessory for follow mode down the line
The Bottom Line
The GPS+ covers the core list for an electric caddy — built-in GPS, remote control, straight tracking, downhill control, 36-hole battery rating — with a three-year warranty and the accessories already included. The HALO is lighter and uses brushless in-hub motors, but it costs $704 more at list, ships without cup or umbrella holders, and its own three-year warranty turns up only in the manual. That's a hard set of trade-offs to clear at $2,599.