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Garmin Nuvi 255W vs Kenwood DNX5230BT

4.8 in
2.91 in
Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 255W
7.17 in
4.41 in
Kenwood DNX5230BT GPS Navigation
Kenwood DNX5230BT
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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4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Display typeLCDTFT
Screen size4.3 in6.1 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px800 x 480 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Widescreenyesyes
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width4.8 in7.17 in
Height2.91 in4.41 in
Depth0.79 in6.42 in
Weight5.2 oz91.71 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEuropeEurope
TMC supportyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Bluetoothnoyes

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Built-in speakersyesno
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported radio bandsNot supported
  • AM
  • FM
  • LW
  • MW

Features

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
MP3 playernoyes

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
Storage media typeSSDFlash
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC

Power

Garmin Nuvi 255WGarmin Nuvi 255W
Kenwood DNX5230BTKenwood DNX5230BT
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
DC

Pros & Cons

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