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Garmin Rino 530

Garmin Rino 530
alaScore 70

73 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 reviews of Garmin Rino 530. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the memory and design are on the whole positive. The maps and screen are also mentioned favorably, but comments are divided on the performance. There are some critical views about the route planning and size.

usability, screen, maps, design, memory

reliability, price, durability, size, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Rino 530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Rino 530

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Garmin Rino 530 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the performance and size are generally positive. There are some mixed opinions about the design, while there are some critical reviews about the durability and price.

size, performance

price, durability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Rino 530

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 57 user reviews of Garmin Rino 530 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the memory and durability. The maps and screen also get good comments, whereas there are some less positive comments about the size and route planning.

usability, screen, maps, durability, memory

reliability, performance, price, route planning, size

56% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Rino 530 Review

 

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart. The Garmin Rino 530 is the flagship model in Garmin's product line that marries GPS...

Feb, 2006

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good device

 

I suppose this may be a review fairly short on details, but only because this thing does it all and there isn't enough space or time to talk it all! This is for the 530HCX by the way, not sure if they even make a 530 anymore. There is no opinion...

Satellite tracking in coverBattery life

Short waypoint names2GB memory limitCost

Dec, 2008

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Garmin 530HCx

 

I currently own the Rino 530 and and 530HCx. The 530HCx is more sensitive and does pick up satellites quicker. When compared to a 76CSx it keeps a signal under cover, but is unable to hone in on the target like the 76CSx. You may get 15-20ft and it...

Quickly picks up signal, lots of extras and features

Only 500 waypoints, seems to get fuzzy when within 15-20ft of waypoint under cover

Sep, 2007

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Garmin 530 GPS

 

I use this device for navigating around the woods at night training hunting hounds. I also use it for snowmobiling, hiking, and deer hunting. It is an excellent device, and very accurate. I use it with topo maps and compasses. It is very reliable. The...

Excellent accuracy, many useful features. Walkie talkie, altimeter and compass included

Screen is small; doesn't show as much topographic detail as I would like

Jul, 2007

Consumer review (shopping.com)

UPDATED: Almost worth it...

 

I've waited since the Rino 120 was new for these features. You have to go to the web site to see all the features. This thing is loaded. I travel constantly in a 3 hour radius of my home and I am able to load all the area detailed maps. The "Find"...

Everything is better. Love the USB connection, color, better buttons

NEED to buy the MapSource City Navigator. Battery requires the adapter to charge

Sep, 2006

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Good Unit

 

I waited a long time for this and it was worth it. The more people to buy them the better. It does everything it needs to. CON: Needs a plastic piece to charge battery. Garmin only gives you one. If it breaks or you loose it, you are done, no way to...

Nice color screen, excellent battery life

Break or loose the plastic piece to charge the battery and you are done

Apr, 2006

Consumer review (shopping.com)

A Geek's Dream Come True

 

They Did What?

Super battery life, great GPS reception, repeater capabilities on radio, easy to use

No peer to peer positioning across repeaters. Radio lacks DCS and more serious radio

Apr, 2006

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Loaded. Radio/GPS

 

I purchased this system with the intent of using it in the mountains of Colorado. Colorado offers a lot in the way of outdoors. It offers beautiful scenery and many types of sports like rock climbing, skiing, snow shoeing, mountain climbing, hiking,...

Good GPS, 5watt radio, NOAA Weather Channels Tons of features

Expensive, complicated. Poorly designed and fragile belt clip

Mar, 2006

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