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Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT vs Garmin Nuvi 2689LMT

5.39 in
3.27 in
Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT
6.61 in
3.7 in
Garmin Nuvi 2689LMT GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 2689LMT
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The Garmin nüvi 2689LMT is simple to use, with a host of helpful features; the only time it falters is when using voice commands.Read more
Smartphones have made portable navigators largely obsolete, but this Garmin Advanced series PND makes nice with the enemy.Read more
Garmin nüvi 2689LMT (GPS Navigation System): 3.7 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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User rating
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36 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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1 stars
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4.1 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

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Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Weather proofnono

Display

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Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size5.0 in6.1 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px800 x 480 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

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Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.39 in6.61 in
Height3.27 in3.7 in
Depth0.75 in0.75 in
Weight6.63 oz9.45 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

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Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverageEuropeNorth America
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportyesyes
TMC Live trafficyesyes
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsyesyes
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

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AntennaInternalExternal
Bluetoothnoyes
Handsfree via bluetoothyesyes

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 2689LMTGarmin Nuvi 2689LMT
Built-in speakersyesyes
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes

Features

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MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes

Storage

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Storage media typeFlashSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

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Garmin Nuvi 2689LMTGarmin Nuvi 2689LMT
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)2.5 h1.0 h
Battery life (max)2.5 h1.0 h

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