Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC

Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC
Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STCGarmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC
alaScore 78

213 reviews

Nov, 2024

  • Negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 213 reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen and size. The maps and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

usability, performance, maps, size, screen

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 213 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (43% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (35% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (10% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (2% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (10% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
  Show positive (66%)Show negative (34%)(Show all)
performance
  Show positive (92%)Show negative (8%)(Show all)
maps
  Show positive (80%)Show negative (20%)(Show all)
price
  Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (67%)Show negative (33%)(Show all)
screen
  Show positive (67%)Show negative (33%)(Show all)
durability
  Show positive (91%)Show negative (9%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (91%)Show negative (9%)(Show all)
reliability
  Show positive (56%)Show negative (44%)(Show all)
memory
  Show positive (100%)None yet(Show all)
More features

Showing 143 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 135 of 143 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (70)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the durability and design. The maps and usability also get good opinions, whereas there are some less positive views about the price.

usability, maps, design, durability

price

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

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC 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 GPS on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and price are on the whole positive. The maps and performance are also mentioned favorably. Many are negative about the reliability. Views are divided on the size.

usability, performance, maps, price, durability

reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s review

 

Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 62s It's finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62s brings a long-awaited update to the fabled and much-loved GPSMAP 60CSx, which has reigned supreme as the gold standard handheld GPS for more than four years. During that time,...

Excellent menu system; fast access to features ; Bright screen ; Ability to load Garmin custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery ; Paperless geocaching ; Tri-axial compass ; Extensive customization options ; Advanced track navigation ; Wireless data...

Small, low resolution screen ; Text entry more difficult than on a touchscreen Oregon ; Relatively heavy (compared to Oregon series) ; Most units seem to sport a creaky case ; Firmware still seems a bit immature

Updated to reflect my testing of production (non-beta) firmware version 2.50.

Aug, 2010
Read the full review

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62st

 

The following has been adapted from my hands on review of the Garmin GPSMAP 62s. It's finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62st brings a long-awaited update to the fabled and much-loved GPSMAP 60CSx, which has reigned supreme as the gold standard handheld...

Excellent menu system; fast access to features ; Bright screen ; Ability to load Garmin custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery ; Paperless geocaching ; Tri-axial compass ; Extensive customization options ; Advanced track navigation ; Pre-loaded...

Small, low resolution screen ; Text entry more difficult than on a touchscreen Oregon ; Relatively heavy (compared to Oregon series) ; Most units seem to sport a creaky case ; Firmware still seems a bit immature

Updated to reflect my testing of production (non-beta) firmware version 2.50.

Aug, 2010
Read the full review

Expert review by : Ryan Noik (techsmart.co.za)

Garmin GPSMap 62s GPS

 

There are certain products that practically beg you to strap on a good pair of hiking boots and go find a nature trail, or even just a whiff of the great outdoors. One such case in point is Garmin's GPSMap 62s.

Rugged, Solid build, Changeable batteries, Responsive and quick to attain a fix on one’s location

Screen could be brighter at maximum

Aug, 2013
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Very happy and has made my geocaching more enjoyable.

After years of Magellan, my last being a explorist 600, I can not believe the speed of Satellite capture. Fairly easy to figure out the menus

Maps from Garmin are expensive but there a plenty of online maps to download

Feb, 2012
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Garmin documentation sucks – Garmin should be embarrassed for providing such inadequate information. Fortunately there plenty of information available on the web to make up for Garmin’s shortfall. Screen isn’t any larger than my old Lorance, but it is...

smaller and lighter than my old Lorance handheld, color screen, can create custom maps, accepts plenty of the free maps that are available - no need to pay extra for Garmin maps, good battery life

VERY poor documentation, small screen, may be more, I'm still getting used to it

Nov, 2011
Read the full review

Consumer review (newegg.com)

62st

 

Get the 24k maps for your region. It's worth it. So far Nicads have lasted the longest. I got a full 10 hours of data collection on one charge. Fairly accurate. I have been consistent 3-6 feet off of published geodetic points. Considering it's a...

If you've used Garmin before, you won't have problems with this one ; IT never loses satellite lock unless you near a military micro-wave station. LOL ; Added a Micro-SD. No muss, no fuss

I wish it it would accept DMS Points of Interest instead of decimal. Not a huge deal breaker, but it would be nice not to have to depend on 3rd party stuff to convert

Sep, 2011
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 
Aug, 2011
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Better than I hoped for.

Accurate and user friendly

Can't delete goocaches without a computer

Jun, 2011
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 

I have some nit-pics with this unit but overall it's excellent. Shipping from PCNation was fast! From mouse-click to doorstep in a few days.

I like the big, bright screen; it’s easy to use even in full sun. Unit feels good in the hand. Mine does not suffer from the squeak that some others have reported. The buttons give good feedback but feel mushy. Screen is bright and easy to use even...

The menus are not, in my opinion, particularly well laid out. Once you get used to where the options you want are located this ceases to be an issue but it can make for a frustrating learning curve. Waypoint and Track management, in particular, seem to...

Jun, 2011
Read the full review

Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld GPS Navigator

 

Overall I like the Garmin 62s. This is my second GPS. The other is over ten years old and I have a steep learning curve with the Garmin.

It knows right where I am at all times. It is very fast on startup and can even track me in my house

Manipulating the Garmin maps is hit or miss

Apr, 2011
Read the full review
1
2

Price comparison for Garmin GPSMAP 62S / 62ST / 62STC

No prices for this product