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Garmin Nuvi 255W vs Garmin Nuvi 56LM

4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 56LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 56LM
Available colors
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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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2 stars
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39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Display typeLCDTFT
Screen size4.3 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width4.8 in5.47 in
Height2.91 in0.79 in
Depth0.79 in3.39 in
Weight5.2 oz6.35 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEurope
  • Canada
  • USA
TMC supportyesno
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Built-in speakersyesyes
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Features

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes
Speedometeryesyes

Storage

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Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Garmin Nuvi 56LMGarmin Nuvi 56LM
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)4.0 h2.0 h
Battery life (max)4.0 h2.0 h

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