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Garmin Nuvi 255W vs Garmin Nuvi 265

4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
3.82 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 265 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 265
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4.2 out of 5
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Weather proofnono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size4.3 in3.5 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px320 x 240 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Colour of productBlackGrey
Width4.8 in3.82 in
Height2.91 in0.79 in
Depth0.79 in2.8 in
Weight5.2 oz5.19 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEurope
  • Britain
  • Europe
  • Sverige
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportyesno
Points of interestyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Number of waypoints10001000

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Bluetoothnoyes

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
USByesyes
Image vieweryesyes

Features

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

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
  • microSD
  • Secure Digital

Power

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 265Garmin Nuvi 265
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)4.0 h4.0 h
Battery life (max)4.0 h4.0 h

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