Garmin Nulink 1695

229 reviews

Apr, 2025

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usability (62)
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price (46)
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design (42)

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reliability (16)
route planning (12)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 reviews of Garmin Nulink 1695. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the design and maps are generally positive. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the route planning. There are some negative opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nulink 1695 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nulink 1695

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Garmin Nulink 1695 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the maps and screen. The price and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the route planning and reliability.

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66% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Nulink 1695

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 user reviews of Garmin Nulink 1695 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and maps. The price and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the route planning.

performance, usability, price, maps, size

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuLink! 1695 review

Hands on with the Garmin nuLink 1695 The Garmin nüLink! 1695 is Garmin's second connected navigator, updating the nuvi 1690 with trafficTrends (historical road speed database) and myTrends, which allows the device to learn your preferred routes. In...

Connected services including Google Local search, traffic, gas prices and weather ; No fee for nuLink services for first year ; 5” screen ; Good cellular modem reception ; Improved traffic reception for fringe coverage areas ; Live weather radar...

nuLink servcies cost $60 per year after first year ; Some nuLink services cost extra ; Bulky ; trafficTrends results in increased route calculation times ; Junction View coverage very limited ; Cannot customize speeding warning (e.g., for 10 MPH over...

The nuLink 1695 is an excellent navigator. I highly recommend it for people who spend a lot of time on the road, or who don’t have a smartphone. It’s worth it for Google Local search alone. Folks who rely on traffic coverage but live in fringe...

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great unit, but the ads are really annoying

A lot of really great features in this unit! The nuLink service is amazing. It will give you everything from hyper-accurate traffic info(using FM traffic data augmented by heuristic learning) to animated Doppler weather maps (those these cost extra).

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Ok... But... Is it worth it?

While the number of "cons" are greater than the "pros", the Garmin software advantage, in general operation, still makes this (or any Garmin) unit the best... But it is starting to get shaky for them to rely on that alone. "Ads" are absurd, not being...

5" screen, very nice ; Garmin GPS "software" still the best - easiest to use, most intuitive

Need to disconnect power, from time to time, to keep it from locking up, or changing settings (voice prompts turn off, if unit is left on for three days straight) ; Advertising is present if "trafic" is on. Can't turn it off separately. Absurd for a...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

The Best Ever!!

Oh my gosh..we used this for the 1st time and it was the best ever. It informs you of the safety cameras, traffic cameras, traffic...etc. Everything you would want, it has. I love how it informs you that you are coming up on your exit/turn and your in...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Garmin nuLink! 1695 GPS Receiver can be confusing. ”

The Garmin nuLink! 1695 GPS Receiver can be very comfusing for a person that is just trying to be familiar with the item. I say this because in the last few days I have been riding with a friend who has the Garmin nuLink! 1695 GPS Receiver and...

Jan, 2011

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