Payment Terminal Comparison
This guide helps golf course staff understand the differences between Stripe’s card terminals — WisePad 3, S700, and S710 — so you can choose the best device based on where and how you accept payments (pro shop, beverage carts, teaching areas, events, etc.).
🧾 What Are Stripe Terminals?
Stripe Terminals are card-present payment devices that work with your Tee On Payments account to accept EMV chip cards, contactless payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay), and mobile wallets. They connect to your system via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or Ethernet and are ideal for physical point-of-sale situations.
🔎 Device At-A-Glance Comparison
| Feature | WisePad 3 | S700 | S710 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Compact, handheld | Robust, larger handheld | Rugged, all-in-one terminal |
| Payment Methods | EMV chip cards, contactless cards and digital wallets | EMV chip cards, contactless cards and digital wallets, magstripe cards | EMV, contactless cards and digital wallets, magstripe cards |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth (for accessories) + Wi-Fi, Ethernet (requires dock or hub) | Bluetooth (for accessories) + Wi-Fi, Ethernet (requires dock or hub), 4G/LTE |
| Screen Size | 2.4 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Battery Life |
2 hours time to charge, 20 hours (standby), 15 hours (active use) |
2.5 hours time to charge, 140 hours (standby), 15 hours (active use) | 2.5 hours time to charge, 140 hours (standby), 15 hours (active use) |
| Printer | ❌ (requires external printer) | ❌ (requires external printer) | ❌ (requires external printer) |
| Ideal For | Portable, simple pay | Mobile POS with screen | Full service environment |
🛠 Typical Golf Course Deployment Examples
📍 Pro Shop
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Device: S710 or S700
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Why: Larger screen + reliable Wi-Fi
📍 Beverage Carts
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Device: WisePad 3
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Why: Light, portable, easy for staff to carry around courses.
📍 Driving Range / Teaching Area
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Device: S700
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Why: On-device menu options and faster POS flow for lesson purchases or range buckets.
📍 Tournaments / Events
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Devices: WisePad 3 + S710 stations
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Why: Portable for roaming payments + fixed stations for high volume collisions.