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Garmin NÜVI 52

Garmin NÜVI 52
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alaScore 88

173 reviews

Feb, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 173 reviews of Garmin NÜVI 52. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the size and performance are on the whole positive. The screen and price also get good comments. Views are divided on the route planning. Many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin NÜVI 52 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin NÜVI 52

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 150 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 52 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and performance. The screen and price are also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability, while opinions are divided on the route planning.

usability, price, screen, performance, size

reliability

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2026

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin NÜVI 52

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 52 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. Reviewers really like the usability, but many are critical about the price and size.

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

Feb, 2026

Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 52

 

Premium design at a mid-range price point. Very simple map design.

Some inaccurate tracking. Route choices aren't offered for every trip.

The Garmin Nuvi 52 covers the navigation basics well in a stylish form factor, but it sits uncomfortably between genuine budget and premium devices.

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 52

 

The Garmin Nuvi 52 covers the navigation basics well in a stylish form factor, but it sits uncomfortably between genuine budget and premium devices.

Premium design at a mid-range price point ; Very simple map design

Some inaccurate tracking ; Route choices aren't offered for every trip

The Nuvi 52 isn't a bad GPS, but it doesn't do a whole lot to justify its asking price. For not a whole lot more money, you could buy a far more "premium" device, including some from Garmin's own range, and if you were particularly fiscally pinched,...

Dec, 2013
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