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Garmin NUVI 40LM UK & ROI + Western Europe

6209 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (2331)
price (951)
performance (812)
screen (591)
maps (509)

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reliability (161)
memory (18)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6209 reviews of Garmin NUVI 40LM UK & ROI + Western Europe. 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. Reviews about the maps and screen are overall positive. The performance and price are also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the memory and route planning.

usability, price, performance, screen, maps

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin NUVI 40LM UK & ROI + Western Europe is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin NUVI 40LM UK & ROI + Western Europe

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6088 user reviews of Garmin NUVI 40LM UK & ROI + Western Europe from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the maps and screen. The performance and price also get good feedback, but there are mixed views on the memory and reliability.

usability, price, performance, screen, maps

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (cnet.com)

Garmin nüvi 40LM 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 : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 40LM

The Garmin nüvi 40LM is a 4.3” navigator in Garmin's new 2012 Essential series. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we've previously seen for Garmin entry-level models. Nevertheless, they do...

No powered mount ; Cannot add a traffic receiver ; Can only hide Trip Log; cannot clear it without resorting to a hard reset ; Only includes maps of 48 states (although a version that adds Alaska, Hawaii and Canada is also available)

Highly recommended. This is without a doubt the best entry level navigator Garmin has ever released. It has a generous 4.3” wide screen along with features previously restricted to mid-range units. You can't hardly go wrong with this one.

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Garmin Drive 40LM review

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The Drive 40LM is one of the more affordable Garmin sat nav models and comes with a 4-inch screen and lifetime map updates. It's easy to use and has powerful speakers, but does this budget buy deserve a spot on your windscreen? We sent it to the test...

Jun, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good value for the money

Easy to use, responsive to touch, lots of options, lots of extras. Accurate navigation. Easy to update and sync with computer

Lacks voice control not really a con for this price point. Screen is a bit mat finished but clear

Oct, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Useless! Get something else or use a phone

The touchscreen works well

And you're gonna need it, because it doesn't have voice recognition for spoken destinations. I knew about that, but thought that it wouldn't be that much of problem, until I found myself having to pull over somewhere to type in a new destination. Get...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin nuvi 40LM Automobile Portable GPS Navigator

easy to use

user should able to select the route from the list of routs for the particular destination

May, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good upgrade from nuvi 205

After reading all the reviews, I was a bit worried when I got the nuvi 40LM as a gift. But after a test run home & a trip to Baltimore, MD, it got my to the desired destination without any major problems. Good GPS for the first time buyer, or someone...

Large screen ; Bright screen ; Clear voice directions ; Split screen at major intersections

Battery live can be a bit longer ; Screen sometimes is slow to refresh ; Question it's logic on the routes is sends me on ; Touchpad doesn't always work on the first try

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worst Ever - Do Not Buy

Have spoken with tech support numerous times. The Garmins we purchased always trying to get us to exit and takes us on less traveled often impassable back roads. Or slow moving side streets. Ultimately increasing the time or danger levels. If you are a...

NONE - Oh - cute little voices and icons you can download

Major flaw in routing. Takes off major safe highways onto dangerous rural roads and mountain passes. Refuses to stay on major highways ; Has choices for shortest time, or shortest distance, (off-road ???). Has no option for most use of highways (like...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great

Works great. Good GPS for the price.

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Good replacement for 255w

Except for no bluetooth that I never used this is a fine replacement for my 255w whose battery died. It does far better than the 1300 I ordered by misjudgment. Has all the features I need, including Canada, speed limit display, plus a new feature that...

Jan, 2013

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