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Garmin Nuvi 1300 vs Garmin Nuvi 255

4.8 in
2.95 in
Garmin Nuvi 1300 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 1300
3.86 in
2.8 in
Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
This GPS was such as good deal to pass. A Garmin Nuvi usually does not sell for only $99.99. I grabbed this GPS while it was on sale. I use the Garmin ...Read more
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5 editorial reviews
Description- The Garmin Nuvi 255 is a navigational device for your vehicle. The Nuvi 255 is thin and light so it is easy to move around and it fits ...Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

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Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Form factorHandheldFixed

Display

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Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size4.3 in3.5 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px320 x 240 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

Dimensions

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Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Colour of product
  • Chrome
  • Silver
  • White
Black
Width4.8 in3.86 in
Height2.95 in2.8 in
Depth0.63 in0.79 in
Weight5.7 oz5.22 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
3D
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEastern Europe
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Sweden
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsnoyes
Voice commandsyesno
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Auto re-routeyesyes
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Image vieweryesyes

Features

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Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Basemapyesyes
FM transmitternono
MP3 playernono

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 1300Garmin Nuvi 1300
Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
  • microSD
  • Secure Digital

Power

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

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