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Garmin Drive 40LM vs Garmin Nuvi 255W

4.8 in
2.99 in
Garmin Drive 40LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Drive 40LM
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
Available colors
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Weather proofnono

Display

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Display typeTFTLCD
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width4.8 in4.8 in
Height2.99 in2.91 in
Depth0.75 in0.79 in
Weight5.1 oz5.2 oz
Handheldyesno
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageWestern EuropeEurope
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnoyes
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Europe
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Built-in speakersyesyes
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Features

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Route planneryesyes

Storage

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Drive 40LMGarmin Drive 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
External power connectionBattery
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)1.0 h4.0 h
Battery life (max)1.0 h4.0 h

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