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Garmin Nuvi 1300 vs Garmin Nuvi 255W

4.8 in
2.95 in
Garmin Nuvi 1300 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 1300
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
Available colors
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
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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 Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Form factorHandheld
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in camerayesno

Display

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Widescreenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Colour of product
  • Chrome
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Width4.8 in4.8 in
Height2.95 in2.91 in
Depth0.63 in0.79 in
Weight5.7 oz5.2 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEastern EuropeEurope
TMC supportnoyes
Speed limitsnoyes
Voice commandsyesno
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Built-in speakersnoyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
Image vieweryesyes

Features

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Basemapyesyes
Calculatoryesyes
FM transmitternono
MP3 playernono
Anti-theft functionyesyes

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
microSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)4.0 h4.0 h

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