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Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS

Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS

160 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (72)
performance (29)
price (26)
durability (21)
size (13)

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maps (22)
design (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 160 reviews of Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and durability. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative views about the design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 user reviews of Garmin Rino 530HCX Two Way Radio and GPS from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and durability. The performance and price also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the design and screen. Views are divided on the maps.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Two-way radio with GPS

The Garmin Rino 530HCx combines a powerful FRS/GMRS receiver with a robust GPS device to create a pricey but well-liked companion for outdoor fun. Users love the GPS positioning aspect of this radio, as well as the myriad of built-in features such as...

Includes GPS, 5 watts of transmit power, large, clear display, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Expensive, can be complicated to use

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Garmin Rino 530HCx: Two-way Radio, 'Find Others' Features

Combines two-way radio and mapping GPS in one unit., Unique "polling" feature lets you locate other Rino users on your map., Sturdy, waterproof construction., Micro SD card for easy data/map transer., Weather radio.

Menu and rocker/enter key system takes time to learn., Small plastic charger adapter required to charge unit. Could be broken or lost.

Ever wish you knew the exact location of friends and family while on a skiing or hunting trip, or at an amusement park? Now you can, with the Garmin Rino 530 HCx, which provides full color map handheld GPS functionality, plus a powerful two-way radio,...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Garmin RINO 530HCx Full Review

The Garmin RINO series is a long standing part of the Garmin line up that takes their core GPS capability and extends it by paying attention to the needs of the consumer out in the field. GPS answers the “Where are you” question and help you get to...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : GPS Lodge (gpslodge.com)

Expert Review

The ability to keep in constant contact and have your buddy's location and GPS information available makes for a very informed approach to being in the outdoors. Whether you're on a hunt a hike or on a long trip on a bike, the coordination capabilities...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Rino 530HCx review

The Garmin Rino 530HCx is a handheld GPS that includes a two-way radio, and the ability to track another Rino user on your screen. Updating the Rino 530, the HCx model adds a high-sensitivity chipset and a micro-SD card slot for adding topo or highway...

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Rino 530HCx Portable Navigator

Bought a refurbished unit that looks and operates as new. Can't beat the quality and the price.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Rino 530HCx Portable Navigator

havent got to play with this unit yetbut the condition as it appears seems to be fine... very excited to use this unit for the first time.... happy with purchase and time it was recieved.

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need more time to understand how unit functions..... seems complicated for us "old dogs

Oct, 2011

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