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Garmin Nuvi 50 vs Garmin Nuvi 55

5.51 in
3.39 in
Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 50
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 55 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 55
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
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User rating
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Form factorFixedFixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Widescreenyesno

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.51 in5.47 in
Height3.39 in0.79 in
Depth0.71 in3.39 in
Weight6.25 oz6.35 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageWestern EuropeUSA
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • UK
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Built-in speakersyesyes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Features

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
MP3 playernono

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
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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