Garmin Zumo 550

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 891 reviews of Garmin Zumo 550. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Comments about the screen and reliability are overall positive. The durability and performance also get good views, whereas comments are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Zumo 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Garmin Zumo 550 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the durability and price are generally positive. The design and performance are also appreciated.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Zumo 550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 671 user reviews of Garmin Zumo 550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The durability and performance also get good feedback, but comments are divided on the price.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Garmin Zumo 550

Preview of the Garmin Zumo 550.

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Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Morty Okin (cnet.com)

Garmin Zumo 550 review

The Garmin Zumo 550 provides text- and voice-guided directions to motorcyclists and comes with an easy-to-install mounting kit for a motorcycle or a car. All maps are preloaded on the device, and the unit has a built-in MP3 player and integrated...

The Garmin Zumo 550's points of interest database is outdated and occasionally gave us wrong street names or no street at all for some side streets. Also, automatic route recalculation is a bit on the slow side. The compass only works in off-road mode,...

Despite some very slight performance glitches, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a fantastic navigation system for motorcyclists (and cars), with good Bluetooth integration.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Christine Malazarte (associatedcontent.com)

Garmin Zumo 550: Long-Term Motorcycle GPS Review

Garmin's most popular motorcycle GPS has withstood the harshest of conditions and has proven time and again that it's a must-have for the avid motorcycle rider. This is a two-year, 50,000 mile review of this product.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin zumo 550 review

The Garmin zumo 550 GPS is designed especially for motorcycles. The zumo comes pre-loaded with maps of Europe or North America, and Bluetooth allows for hands free cell phone calling through the cyclist's helmet. This high-end unit includes the...

UPDATE: Though still available and supported, Garmin has discontinued the nuvi 680. For newer models, check out my Garmin nuvi comparison chart.

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin zumo 550

Hot on the heels of TomTom's [[prodid:1515]] comes the Garmin zumo 550 - a GPS designed and built specifically for motorcycles and scooters.

Rugged design, user interface, includes all accessories for mounting, Bluetooth technology, includes a car window mount

Rubber buttons hard to press, no screen protector included, display could have been larger

The zumo 550 is without doubt an excellent option if you need a GPS unit for your motorcycle or scooter.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : Morty Okin (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Zumo 550

Despite some very slight performance glitches, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a fantastic navigation system for motorcyclists (and cars), with good Bluetooth integration.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)

Garmin Zumo 550 Sat Nav Review

There are 3 systems in the Zumo range, the Zumo 400, 500 and 550. The Zumo 550 is the top range model and is the only one that comes with a free in car kit.

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Moto GPS - Garmin Zumo 550 Review

Finally another Motorbike GPS system to challenge the TomTom Rider. The Garmin system has been given to our tame geek, the Lordpercy Stig. He puts the new Zumo through its paces.

Apr, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

You don't get what you pay for

cont... The "anti-theft" screw has a special mini screwdriver that is easy to misplace and if you don't want to use it the screw tightens anyways because of vibration from the bike. The whole ideas seems pointless anyways because someone could just...

Unit itself seems durable, bright screen at 100%, usually has a strong GPS signal, great touch screen with gloves (not too great without), LOUD audio through headphones ; What follows is not a review of Garmin Maps or a comparison to other Garmin...

To start, after about 15k miles (one year) on a Yamaha FZ-6 the plastic retainers on the bracket have almost broken off. The high frequency vibrations from the handle bars sometimes caused the unit to seize with the plastic bracket, thus breaking off a...

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Zumo for Motorcycle

If you don't have the cash to buy the XM Radio attachment, there are ways to make the sound come out of your stereo. If you had a Bluetooth enabled Stereo, you can connect that way. Mine does not, and the module costs $499 bucks. Another way is a...

Easy to install and use right out of the box. All needed hardware comes with it. Large screen easily viewable while riding. Unit plays MP3's on optional 4 GB SD Card

No current Speed Limit indication. Bluetooth works, but you can't buy a ear bud that you can hear while riding

Dec, 2008

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