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Garmin Nuvi 50LM vs Garmin Nuvi 56LM

5.51 in
3.39 in
Garmin Nuvi 50LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 50LM
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 56LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 56LM
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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The Garmin Drive 50LMT offers the basic car GPS features, but few of the premium options you might look for.Read more
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.1 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

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Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

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Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes

Dimensions

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Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.51 in5.47 in
Height3.39 in0.79 in
Depth0.71 in3.39 in
Weight6.25 oz6.35 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

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Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverage
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Canada
  • USA
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

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Bluetoothnono

Technical details

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Built-in speakersyesyes
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Features

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MP3 playernono
Route planneryesyes

Storage

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Storage media typeSSDSSD
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
microSD

Power

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External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)2.0 h2.0 h
Battery life (max)2.0 h2.0 h

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