Mio C520

628 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 628 reviews of Mio C520. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Mio C520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Mio C520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Mio C520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the maps and size. The performance and usability also get good reviews, but many are critical about the memory and durability.

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

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Mio C520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 403 user reviews of Mio C520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the design and screen. The performance and price are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Mio C520 Navigation Receiver review

Mio C520 Navigation Receiver

The Mio C520 GPS device offers a thin and sleek design with a spacious touch screen. The system also has text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and multimedia capabilities.

The C520 was slightly off the mark when tracking our location, and route recalculations weren't always efficient. In addition, the Bluetooth and multimedia features are slightly limited in functionality.

The sleek Mio C520 is a good-value GPS device, packing in advanced navigation features, a large screen, and other extras for an affordable price. However, you can get a better user experience and smoother performance from competing systems.

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Mio DigiWalker C520

This feature-packed widescreen GPS with multimedia players threatens the Garmin nüvi's supremacy.

Large 4.3-inch screen. Sensitive 20-channel SiRFstar III receiver. Deep, searchable POI database with predefined national retailers. Includes multisegment routing and pedestrian profiles.

Bluetooth phone interface connected, but didn't work with our test phone.

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Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : gpsfaq.com (gpsfaq.com)

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Dec, 2013

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Mio C520 Portable GPS Navigator Review

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Jason Jacobs (techwarelabs.com)

Mio DigiWalker C520 Portable GPS

If you travel or drive quite a bit then a GPS is a must. It is quite simply one of the greatest advancements in getting from one place to another since the airplane. GPS makes it possible for you to know precisely where you and more importantly, how to...

The Mio C520 is a very nice product that comes with an amazing amount of built in functionality and even more added functionality if you start thinking outside the cube. As a GPS device the C520 presents a wide range of features and enough useability...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

GPS with widescreen TFT display

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Mio Digiwalker C520 Full Review

The Mio C520 is Mio's first foray into the widescreen market, riding on an updated and often times innovative operating system that may just be leading instead of following. The Mio C520 has a sleek design that is not some bargain block on a suction...

Aug, 2007

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Mio C520 review

Before we get into the details, lets talk about the basic feature set. The Mio C520 comes pre-loaded with TeleAtlas maps of the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. It has a thin, flat form factor, 4.3" wide touch screen, SiRFstar III chipset, 6 million POIs,...

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Scott Martin (gpslodge.com)

Mio C520 Review

PCMag has a new review up of the upcoming Mio C520- the new widescreen entry from Mio that offers a lot for a small price. The unit also offers a split screen when navigating so that you can be aware of your upcoming turns. The unit runs an updated...

Jun, 2007

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Mio C520 Car GPS Navigation Device Review

Mio Technology Limited is a Belgian company with operations around the world. It holds the number thee position for mobile GPS services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mio leveraged off their PDA experience to launch the world's first GPS...

May, 2007

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