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Garmin Nuvi 40LM vs Garmin Nuvi 56

4.88 in
3.11 in
Garmin Nuvi 40LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 40LM
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 56 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 56
Available colors
User rating
35
4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
44
4.0 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size4.3 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width4.88 in5.47 in
Height3.11 in0.79 in
Depth0.71 in3.39 in
Weight5.22 oz6.35 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Map includedyesyes
Map coverage
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Canada
  • USA
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Built-in speakersyesyes

Features

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
MP3 playernono

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Storage media typeFlashSSD
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 40LMGarmin Nuvi 40LM
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)2.0 h2.0 h

Pros & Cons

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