Garmin Nuvi 2450

322 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (3)
Screen (2)
Value for money (2)
Voice guidance (1)
Route planning (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 322 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the voice guidance and performance. The screen and value for money are also appreciated.

usability, value for money, screen, performance, voice guidance

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 2450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 2450

The Garmin nüvi 2450 is one of Garmin's new 5” ultra-widescreen navigators comprising the nuvi 24xx line. In addition to the big screen, these navigators bring many other high-end features at a relatively reasonable price, including several not found...

5” screen ; Powered mount ; Advanced detour functionality allows you exclude roads on the fly ; Ability to exclude specific roads and areas from all route calculations ; Lane Assist ; Junction View ; myTrends learns preferred routes for routine trips ;...

trafficTrends historical road speed database results in increased route calculation times and occasionally produces routing errors ; Junction View coverage limited

The 24xx series is loaded with some great features, including custom avoidances, advanced detours, new customization options, and a 5” screen, making the 2450 look very attractive.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 2450LM

The Garmin nüvi 2450LM is one of Garmin's new 5” ultra-widescreen navigators comprising the nuvi 24xx line. In addition to the big screen, these navigators bring many other high-end features at a relatively reasonable price, including several not found...

5” screen ; Powered mount ; Lifetime map updates ; Advanced detour functionality allows you exclude roads on the fly ; Ability to exclude specific roads and areas from all route calculations ; Lane Assist ; Junction View ; myTrends learns preferred...

trafficTrends historical road speed database results in increased route calculation times and occasionally produces routing errors ; Junction View coverage limited

The 24xx series is loaded with some great features, including custom avoidances, advanced detours, new customization options, and a 5” screen, making the 2450LM look very attractive.

Mar, 2011

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Amazon review summary for the Garmin Nuvi 2450

alaTest has collected and analyzed 241 user reviews of the Garmin Nuvi 2450 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

72% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Kelly Dunwell "avid reader" (amazon.com)

I love this GPS

Before purchasing this GPS, I had been borrowing the company's Garmin or my mother's Magellan. Each had things about them I liked, as well as things I couldn't stand. This one seemed to have what I wanted. Well, before I took it on my road trip I...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Richard (amazon.com)

Volume Control Garmin 2460 LMT

This unit worked great until I downloaded the free maps which took 5 hours! After the download, the volume suffered. At 100% I could not understand and hear the audio directions clearly especially when it was raining. I contacted Garmin and they...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: Clive D. Francis (amazon.com)

Garmin Nuvi 2450

Jury is still out but first time I used it was a failure. Did not get to the address I had entered. Missed the turns and I ended up circling back to get to the address. I am going to load some routes for the next test if that fails then I am not going...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review by: C. Cummings "Proud Mimi" (amazon.com)

New Garmin

I love this new GPS! Can't wait to do some real traveling. I was easy to figure out how to use. Even when I accidentally set it on the wrong language.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: D. Sauer "D.S." (amazon.com)

Great value for money

We bought this GPS in early 2011 for $200. It was an excellent deal and we could really see the difference with the smaller (3.5" screen) and more basic Garmin we had gotten for the same exact price in 2008. A huge technological improvement: better...

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: DB "Finally a Mom" (amazon.com)

Best Garmin choice

i have owned Garmins in the past, as well as bought them as gifts. I research the items at the Garmin website, with owners, and here at Amazon. I have to say that the nuvi 2460 with Lifetime maps and Traffic exceeds my expectations on a daily basis.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Sergei Nikoff "Sonny" (amazon.com)