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Garmin Nuvi 1200 vs Garmin Nuvi 205

3.66 in
2.95 in
Garmin Nuvi 1200 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 1200
3.82 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 205 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 205
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
The nuvi 1200 with its 3.5-inch touch-screen is Garmin's entry-level device. It features text-to-speech navigation, an improved pedestrian mode and an overhauled interface.Read more
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5 editorial reviews
For an affordable price, this nüvi offers turn-by-turn, voice-guided directions and 2D and 3D mapsRead more
This in-depth review describes the Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS navigation unit and it's impressive features available for an affordable price. The 4.3-inch widescreen GPS unit has many benefits over comparable GPS units that have standard turn-by-turn directions. You'll be surprised by how much the 205 W model offers when it comes to re-directing, show the quickest (or longer) routes, and shortest distance options it offers to city and highway travelers. Find out here if the 205w is for you or if you should look for another option.Read more
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User rating
25
3.8 out of 5
25 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
40 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Form factorHandheldHandheld

Display

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size3.5 in3.5 in
Screen resolution320 x 240 px320 x 240 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • White
Grey
Width3.66 in3.82 in
Height2.95 in0.79 in
Depth0.63 in2.8 in
Weight4.0 oz5.2 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Ireland
  • Britain
  • Ireland
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsnoyes
Voice commandsyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • UK
Auto re-routeyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Image vieweryesyes

Features

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Basemapyesyes
Calculatoryesyes
FM transmitternono
MP3 playernono
Anti-theft functionyesyes

Power

Garmin Nuvi 1200Garmin Nuvi 1200
Garmin Nuvi 205Garmin Nuvi 205
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)4.0 h4.0 h

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with Garmin Nuvi 205