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Garmin Nuvi 255 vs Garmin Nuvi 255W

3.86 in
2.8 in
Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255
4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
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
34
4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
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
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Design

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Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Weather proofnono

Display

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

Dimensions

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width3.86 in4.8 in
Height2.8 in2.91 in
Depth0.79 in0.79 in
Weight5.22 oz5.2 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Sweden
Europe
Navigation area
  • Pedestrians
  • Vehicles
Vehicles
TMC supportnoyes
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Image vieweryesyes

Features

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

Storage

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Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • 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)4.0 h4.0 h

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