Garmin nuvi

1124 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (461)
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price (114)
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maps (85)

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route planning (17)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1124 reviews of Garmin nuvi. 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 are impressed by the maps and screen. The price and performance are also appreciated. Many are critical about the route planning, while there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin nuvi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin nuvi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 124 user reviews of Garmin nuvi from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the maps and size. The price and performance also get good opinions, but many are less positive about the route planning.

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90% 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 nuvi

alaTest has collected and analyzed 525 user reviews of Garmin nuvi 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. People really like the maps and screen. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the route planning and reliability. There are some mixed opinions about the memory.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Garmin nüvi Prestige review: Garmin nüvi Prestige

Editors' note: Garmin's Nuvi 3490 LMT features an interface that is similar to that of the recently reviewed Garmin Nuvi 2495 LMT and hardware that is similar to the Nuvi 3790T. Where applicable, portions of each of those reviews have been used in this...

The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT features an improved interface, snappy performance, and a svelte form factor. Garmin's truly hands-free voice command system is one of the best in the portable navigation business. Lifetime map updates and 3D Traffic Digital...

Bluetooth connection doesn't sync with the phone's address book. At $400, this is a very pricey PND.

The Garmin Nuvi 3490 LMT packs every trick in Garmin's book into an ultra-thin chassis, but the high MSRP will deter some.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi Advanced review: Garmin Nuvi Advanced - Roadshow

Garmin Nuvi Advanced

The ; 's updated interface makes searching for destinations and navigation both faster and more precise. Garmin's truly hands-free voice command system is one of the best in the portable navigation business. Lifetime map and traffic updates will keep...

The Bluetooth connection doesn't sync with a phone's address book. Slow map rendering hinders overall performance.

With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 1300LM

Product not yet reviewed by PCMag editors.

As a rule, Garmin devices also offer robust point-of-interest (POI) search, including good category breakdowns, as well as searches that update in real time as you drive, complete with compass directions. We didn't review the nüvi 1300LM specifically,...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 700 review

Garmin Nuvi 700

The Garmin Nuvi 760 portable navigation system features text-to-speech functionality and useful location features that help you find nearby services. The system also has a wide screen, a built-in transmitter, and other travel tools. Bluetooth...

The Nuvi 760 was occasionally sluggish to alert us to turns and to calculate routes. It's also a bit pricey.

The Garmin Nuvi 760 delivers beautifully on almost every front, but the portable navigation system hits a speed bump with its sluggish performance.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Suzanne Humphries (toptenreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 57 Review

The Garmin nuvi 57 is a bare-bones navigation device without the fancy extras like voice navigation and a high-definition, capacitive touchscreen. Despite that, it handles navigational duties just as well as the most expensive car GPS units do, though...

It comes with 10 million points of interest preloaded.

This particular model lacks lifetime maps and traffic alerts, so you’ll have to pay to update them or upgrade to a different model.

The Garmin nuvi 57 is a good value for those wanting a simple GPS unit without the extras.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Rory Buckeridge (techradar.com)

Garmin Nuvi 2699 review

You'll love the reliability, but there are infuriations too

Intuitive controls ; Smart app integration ; Bluetooth phone link

Unreliable traffic information ; Limited voice control ; Touch counter-intuitively required while driving

A sturdy, full function machine that has the premium product whiff and a raft of crowd pleasing functions. Imperfect traffic alerts and voice control frustrate, but this still easily outperforms any smartphone-and-app combos as a navigator. The Garmin...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Antuan Goodwin (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi Advanced review: Garmin Nuvi Advanced

Garmin Nuvi Advanced

The Bluetooth connection doesn't sync with a phone's address book. Slow map rendering hinders overall performance.

With its improved interface, the Garmin Nuvi 2495LMT (Advanced Series) is as easy to use as earlier models, while offering a good blend of advanced features at a reasonable price.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Siddharth Raja (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Nuvi 310

This all-in-one GPS navigator, translator, entertainer and tour guide could have been very good, but lead us down a few too many long and winding roads.

Simple. Quick route calculation. Travel kit.

Poor route choice. Slow commands. Expensive.

A feature packed portable GPS device that's ideal for travelling, but is let down by poor route calculations and very high price.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)