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Garmin Nuvi 255W vs Garmin Nuvi 40

4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
4.88 in
3.11 in
Garmin Nuvi 40 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 40
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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3
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The Garmin Nuvi 40 LM has a fine, solid build, a good feature for any navigator. The 4.3-inch touch display is very responsive and better than the Indian makes.Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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4.0 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono
Weather proofnono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Display typeLCDTFT
Screen size4.3 in4.3 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width4.8 in4.88 in
Height2.91 in3.11 in
Depth0.79 in0.71 in
Weight5.2 oz5.22 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEuropeWestern Europe
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportyesno
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsnoyes
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEurope
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Built-in speakersyesyes
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
Image vieweryesno

Features

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Basemapyesno
Calculatoryesno
MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 40Garmin Nuvi 40
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-polymer
Battery life (running)4.0 h2.0 h
Battery life (max)4.0 h2.0 h

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