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Garmin GPSMAP 78 vs Garmin Nuvi 200W

2.6 in
5.98 in
Garmin GPSMAP 78 GPS Navigation
Garmin GPSMAP 78
0.48 in
0.29 in
Garmin Nuvi 200W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 200W
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
Garmin recently added widescreens to its 200-series line-up so Jon took this one for a test drive.Read more
After several occasions of getting lost on the freeway, I realized that I needed a navigation system. I’d done my research online as well as in store ...Read more
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User rating
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42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
47 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
57 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
26 %
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Form factorHandheldFixed

Display

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size2.6 in4.3 in
Screen resolution160 x 240 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeThumb stickTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Colour of productBlack,WhiteSilver
Width2.6 in0.48 in
Height5.98 in0.29 in
Depth1.18 in0.08 in
Weight7.7 oz6.1 oz
Handheldyesno
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Number of waypoints2000500

Communication

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Image viewernoyes

Features

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Basemapyesyes

Storage

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
Secure Digital

Power

Garmin GPSMAP 78Garmin GPSMAP 78
Garmin Nuvi 200WGarmin Nuvi 200W
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeNiMHLi-Ion
Battery life (running)20.0 h5.0 h
Battery life (max)20.0 h5.0 h

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