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Garmin DriveSmart 55

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Pros

  • Instructions are delivered clearly and promptly
  • The screen of this navigation system are responsive and provides concise and clear information
  • these navigation systems are responsive and provides concise and clear information

Cons

  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • It lacks a map display
  • TomTom s voice controls to be more limited than Garmin s
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Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • yes
  • yes
  • North Africa, Middle East
  • Fixed
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Garmin DriveSmart 55 - Pros & Cons

Garmin DriveSmart 55

Pros

  • Instructions are delivered clearly and promptly
  • The screen of this navigation system are responsive and provides concise and clear information
  • these navigation systems are responsive and provides concise and clear information
  • extremely easy to use
  • same reliable directions
  • intuitive user interface
  • Provides helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving

Cons

  • This site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • It lacks a map display
  • TomTom s voice controls to be more limited than Garmin s
  • size and lack of a screen
  • Garmin DriveSmart 65
  • high-resolution display

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Garmin DriveSmart 55 - Full Specifications

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Design
Form factorFixed
Built-in camerano
Placement supportedHorizontal
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width5.4 in
Height3.0 in
Depth0.7 in
Weight5.31 oz
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Communication
Bluetoothyes
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Power
External power connectionBattery
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life (max)1.0 h
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Display
Display typeTFT
Screen size5.5 in
Screen resolution1280 x 720 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Widescreenyes
Backlight displayyes
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Storage
Storage media typeMemory card
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD

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Garmin DriveSmart 55 Garmin - Editorial Reviews (1)

Garmin DriveSmart 55 Best Garmin satnav 2022: Navigate from A to B in style
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Published: 25.10.2019
Best Garmin satnav 2022: Navigate from A to B in style

Garmin’s at the top of its satnav game, but which Garmin satnav is the right one for you?

By Stuart Andrews
12 minute read

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