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Garmin Nuvi 50 vs Garmin Nuvi 56

5.51 in
3.39 in
Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 50
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 56 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 56
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
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 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Form factorFixedFixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
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 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageWestern Europe
  • Canada
  • USA
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000

Communication

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Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Built-in speakersyesyes

Features

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Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
MP3 playernono

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
Garmin Nuvi 56Garmin Nuvi 56
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 50Garmin Nuvi 50
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

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