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Garmin Oregon 550

Garmin Oregon 550
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alaScore 70

719 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 719 reviews of Garmin Oregon 550. 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 really like the screen and maps. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably.

usability, performance, price, maps, screen

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Oregon 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 70/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Oregon 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Garmin Oregon 550 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the durability and design are on the whole positive. The performance and maps also get good views, but comments are divided on the reliability. The screen and size get negative comments.

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76% 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 Oregon 550

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 541 user reviews of Garmin Oregon 550 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. Reviews about the screen and maps are overall positive. The price and performance also get good views. Reviews are divided on the reliability.

usability, performance, price, maps, screen

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Harley Ogier (pcworld.co.nz)

Garmin Oregon 550

 

The Oregon 550 from Garmin is an outdoor GPS unit with an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera.

Aug, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Oregon 550 Portable Navigator

 

Garmin makes a quality product and really stands behind their Units. Their Customer Service is great and issues are usually resolved quickly. KUDO's to Garmin for keeping their Customer Service local where you can actually speak to a human that...

Right out of the box the operation was intuitive to former Colorado users. The device is very lightweight and I like the rechargeable battery feature. Access to the batteries has improved - I love the way the case opens

Garmin still has not improved their instructions for Geocaching use to new users. I would still be struggling if I had not used a similar device previously

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (pcnation.com)

Garmin Oregon 550 Portable Navigator

 

Very good unit compared to other three i have purchased in last ten years. Good screen quality. when using all the feature sand bright screen, it will burn batteries but that should be expected.Overall i woudl give this unit an 8.5 rating. Quite...

Best unit i have worked with. Great to have a camera that will geotag the photos. Quality pics

Using with the BASECAMP software is a bit cumbersome

May, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Geocaching/Hunting/Hiking

 

You can pick a point to go to in Automotive profile and when you have stopped, change the profile to recreation and it still is locked on target using the new profile. Also, you can make your own maps using Google Earth and easily move them to this unit.

I use 7 different Map Sets. I have added over 10,000 custom points of interest and have over 5000 geocaches on a 8gb microSD card. Runs FANTASTIC! Could not be happier with all the functions, Wow

Screen could be brighter. Can't recharge reusable batteries while in the unit

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (tigergps.com)

good

 

it is cool to me

Sep, 2009
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Consumer review (barnesandnoble.com)

I have been using this model for 3 years geocaching.... a little

 

I have been using this model for 3 years geocaching.... a little slow in large cities but still on the mark. camera is ok, battery is good.

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (spgear.org)

Good gps

 

see 450T as well. Picture quality is sub-par

Nov, 2011
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Consumer review (shopnbc.com)

Awesome GPS - Oregon 550

 

I loved this gadget especially if you are into geo-caching. It is good to know that Garmin has not disregard updating handhelds for the nature loving enthusiast. It is well worth the money. I especially love the fact that it is so accurate in...

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Great perfomance

 

Great product touchscreen is great

Accurate","Extensive Base Map","Intuitive Menu","One Hand Control","Quick Navigation","Quick Signal","Reliable Reception

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (buydig.com)

Excellent Product, Excellent Price

 

It sometimes takes me within 2 feet of a location. The only complaint is that it is hard to read in normal daylight.

Accurate","Intuitive Menu","One Hand Control","Quick Navigation","Quick Signal","Reliable Reception

Hard To Read

Jul, 2010
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