Garmin NÜVI 50

1679 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1679 reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50. 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 really like the maps and screen. The performance and price are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin NÜVI 50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin NÜVI 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The screen and price are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed opinions about the durability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin NÜVI 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 694 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50 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. People are impressed by the size and screen. The price and performance also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver

Design The Nuvi 50 is built around a 5-inch WQVGA (480x272 pixels) color screen with resistive touch sensitivity.

The Garmin Nuvi 50 features a large screen and an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand interface. Text-to-speech-spoken street names and colorful maps also aid user friendliness.

Text and graphics appear pixelated upon closer inspection. The dashboard mounting disc and USB sync cable are not included in the box.

Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by (techreviewsource.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50

The Garmin Nuvi 50 is an entry-level GPS navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen that has text that is large and easy to read. It also has text-to-speech and detailed maps, so don't count it out just because of the cheap price. Garmin did, however,...

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

Garmin nuvi 50 GPS unit

Garmin nuvi 50 review: A 5in portable navigation device that's functional and easy to use

Big, responsive touchscreen ; Ease of use ; Great navigation experience

No Bluetooth ; Can't adjust volume from map screen ; No advanced features

If you're looking for a basic GPS unit without any extra bells and whistles, the Garmin nuvi 50 should definitely be near the top of your list. It may lack some extra features like Bluetooth, but it's large screen combined with an excellent overall...

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 50

Garmin takes on the budget competition with the nuvi 50, a 5in sat-nav for a very keen price.

Great value, Huge 5in screen, Speed camera locations

No traffic option, No Bluetooth, No trafficTrends route calculation

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 50 GPS review

If you're looking for a basic GPS unit without any extra bells and whistles, the Garmin nuvi 50 should definitely be near the top of your list.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50 5.0

Tough, sleek, quality built, use of many years to come.

I'm actually a Pizza Hut Driver, and this is my opinion. I've owned the Garmin 50 for close to a month now, and it is very handy. Simple to use, nice bright screen, and many other nice goodies that come with it too

Probably the only dislike I have for this very nice little GPS is that, I can understand that it's not going to be 100% accurate. But when I'm on a rushed delivery it would be nice to have it tell me STOP HERE your destination is on the Right/Left....

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Garmin Lifetime Maps a Must

What is not to love about this product, it is a Garmin, lifetime maps, 5 inch screen and lane assist. This is the 3rd Garmin I have bought, this one was a Father's Day gift and my Dad was thrilled. It was great to kid him about needing the bigger...

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great product

I bought this for my Mom, a senior who just moved to a new area and was constantly getting lost. She loves it! It's so easy to use, I hardly had to show her anything. She says it has really eased her mind and she's not so worried while driving. Price...

Jul, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Works as described

Works fine, but I am used to a Magellan and having my favorites listed in alphabetical order. Having them listed with the closest to my current location first is not a lot of help.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50LM GPS

This is my 3rd Garmin, they all have been very reliable for me, wife, and son, this one has niece features the others didn't have like lane assistance, speed limits and on and on too many to mention, they just keep getting better and better, I've never...

Jun, 2013

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