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Garmin Drive 50LM vs Garmin Nuvi 255W

5.51 in
3.31 in
Garmin Drive 50LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Drive 50LM
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The Garmin Drive 50LM combines new driving safety features with lifetime map updates.Read more
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The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Garmin DriveSmart 50Read more
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4
4 editorial reviews
Garmin Nuvi 255WRead more
Entry-level GPS with a widescreen displayRead more
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User rating
41
4.3 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
4 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Weather proofnono

Display

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Display typeTFTLCD
Screen size5.0 in4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.51 in4.8 in
Height3.31 in2.91 in
Depth0.79 in0.79 in
Weight6.02 oz5.2 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEuropeEurope
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnoyes
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportnoyes
Voice commandsyesno
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Europe
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Built-in speakersyesyes
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes

Features

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Distance meteryesyes
Route planneryesyes
Speedometeryesyes

Storage

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Drive 50LMGarmin Drive 50LM
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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