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Garmin Nuvi 250W vs Garmin Nuvi 255W

0.48 in
0.29 in
Garmin Nuvi 250W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 250W
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The diddy 250 is more than just a sat-nav – it’s a city guide and phrasebook for your holiday shortsRead more
The nuvi 250W is a solid unit and the widescreen display is certainly a nice touch for an entry-level model, but its missing a few features to warrant its price tag.Read more
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4
4 editorial reviews
Garmin Nuvi 255WRead more
Entry-level GPS with a widescreen displayRead more
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User rating
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Weather proofnono

Display

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Native aspect ratio16:1016:9

Dimensions

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Colour of productGreyBlack
Width0.48 in4.8 in
Height0.29 in2.91 in
Depth0.08 in0.79 in
Weight6.1 oz5.2 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 250WGarmin Nuvi 250W
Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Norden
  • Sverige
Europe
Navigation area
  • Pedestrians
  • Vehicles
Vehicles
TMC supportnoyes
Points of interestyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationnoyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints5001000

Communication

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Bluetoothyesno

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
USB version1.12.0
Image vieweryesyes

Features

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Basemapyesyes
FM transmitternono
MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes

Storage

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
microSD

Power

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
External power connection
Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)5.0 h4.0 h
Battery life (max)5.0 h4.0 h

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