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Garmin Nuvi 205 vs Garmin Nuvi 205W

3.82 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 205 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 205
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 205W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 205W
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Editiorial reviews
5
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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Garmin Nuvi 205WRead 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
I have been using Garmin Nuvi 205W for more than eight months, it is simple and fundamental in use, and everybody can use it with out trouble. If you are a tourist ...Read more
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44 user ratings
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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
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Design

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Form factorHandheldHandheld

Display

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Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size3.5 in4.3 in
Screen resolution320 x 240 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

Dimensions

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Garmin Nuvi 205WGarmin Nuvi 205W
Colour of productGrey
  • Black
  • Grey
Width3.82 in4.8 in
Height0.79 in2.91 in
Depth2.8 in0.79 in
Weight5.2 oz6.1 oz

Navigation

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Garmin Nuvi 205WGarmin Nuvi 205W
Type of map view3D2D
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Ireland
  • Britain
  • Ireland
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Navigation bracket
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • UK
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

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Garmin Nuvi 205WGarmin Nuvi 205W
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 205WGarmin Nuvi 205W
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Image vieweryesyes

Features

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

Power

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

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