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Garmin Nuvi 550

Garmin Nuvi 550
alaScore 75

347 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 347 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 550. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the reliability and screen are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good comments, but many are critical about the memory.

usability, performance, price, screen, reliability

memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Nuvi 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 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. People really like the reliability and durability. The performance and maps also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the size. There are some critical views about the memory and screen.

usability, maps, performance, durability, reliability

price, screen, memory

81% 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 Nuvi 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 149 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and reliability are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated.

usability, performance, price, reliability, size

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 550 review

 

The Garmin nuvi 550 represents Garmin's foray into the “crossover” GPS market, aiming for a device that functions well whether used for driving, hiking, cycling or boating. UPDATE: Here's a post I did about dual-use GPS, and how well they work for both...

Nov, 2008

Expert review by (activegps.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 550 - Garmin Sat Nav

 

Drive, hike, bike, scooter or boat. With the rugged, waterproof and multi-purpose Garmin nuvi 550 sat-nav, you can do it all. Garmin nuvi 550 features an easy-to-use 3.5-inch screen.

Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Motorcycle GPS

 

Hi all. I purchased this to use on my Yamaha Majesty Scooter. Bought the mount from Garmin. Seems to work pretty good. Battery life is decent. I have another Garmin in my car. Have not had a chance to try all the functions yet.

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (tigergps.com)

Great allaround Sportsmans GPS unit

 

The 500 and or the 550 are great bargains in a all around sporting GPS unit. The ability to go from the dash to the boat, or to the field, is extremely useful and efficient. Adding a LakeMaster/Garmin data card of your choice and your all set for road...

Jun, 2010

Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

Great for Geocaching too! ”

 

We purchased this GPS for use in our car and discovered it can also be used for Geocaching--an extra bonus! It's reliable for getting you to places you need directions for (perfect screen size and voice commands). We've used it to look up spots to...

Jun, 2011

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Didn't get lost

 

I love my GPS....I received it for a christmas present and it's been great. I recently took it on a trip and didn't get lost one time.

Easy to Use, Compact

None submitted

Apr, 2010

Consumer review (shopping.com)

great device

 

This Garmin touch screen ZUMO 550 GPS RECEIVER with preloaded maps is good and comfortable device for daily use in car and get directions to go anywhere.Recalcualtes fast if you miss any turn or street.Voice prompts,Speaks street names, 3D map...

Easy to Use, Simple Setup, Compact

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Mar, 2010

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Walk, Drive, or Ride, Nuvi 550 has it covered

 

I purchased my Nuvi 550 in September of 2009 to replace a Mio (another review for another time. Suffice to say, I was NOT happy with it) which refused to power-up. Using some lessons learned from the old GPS, there was certain criteria I was hoping to...

Waterproof!User-replaceable, rechargable batteryEasy to program

Not "glove-friendly"Battery lifeLow volume

Mar, 2010

Consumer review (shopping.com)

its great but pricey

 

I was going on a work trip, and they gave me this to use... it is great but i would not buy it becuase its soo much money... other wise if the price was less i would buy one for my self...

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Mar, 2010

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Flexible Multi-Use GPS

 

I have used this GPS for my car, hiking and biking. I plan routes on my computer using MapSource or BaseCamp which includes printable directions as well as a route profile (shows altitude variations) and then I transfer the route to the Nuvi 550.

Recommended - Very good unit for planning routes on computer first

Only one very minor item - no strap hole provided

Jan, 2010

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