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Garmin Nuvi 255 vs Garmin Nuvi 265

3.86 in
2.8 in
Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255
3.82 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 265 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 265
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
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Full Comparison

General

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
PurposeSportSport

Design

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Form factorFixedFixed
Weather proofnono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size3.5 in3.5 in
Screen resolution320 x 240 px320 x 240 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Colour of productBlackGrey
Width3.86 in3.82 in
Height2.8 in0.79 in
Depth0.79 in2.8 in
Weight5.22 oz5.19 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Type of map view3D3D
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Sweden
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Sverige
Navigation area
  • Pedestrians
  • Vehicles
Vehicles
TMC supportnono
Points of interestyesyes
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Number of waypoints10001000

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Bluetoothnoyes

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
USByesyes
Image vieweryesyes

Features

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Basemapyesyes
Distance meteryesyes
FM transmitternoyes
MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • Secure Digital
  • microSD
  • Secure Digital

Power

Garmin Nuvi 255Garmin Nuvi 255
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
External power connection
Cigarette Lighter Outlet
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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