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Garmin Nuvi 52LM vs Garmin Nuvi 55

5.47 in
3.39 in
Garmin Nuvi 52LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 52LM
5.47 in
0.79 in
Garmin Nuvi 55 GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 55
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
The Garmin Nuvi 52 covers the navigation basics well in a stylish form factor, but it sits uncomfortably between genuine budget and premium devices.Read more
The Garmin Drive 52 & Traffic is the straightforward car GPS that requires no directions to use.Read more
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User rating
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
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4.0 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
0 %
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Display typeTFTTFT
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Widescreenyesno
Backlight displayyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.47 in5.47 in
Height3.39 in0.79 in
Depth0.79 in3.39 in
Weight6.35 oz6.35 oz

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageWestern EuropeUSA
TMC supportnono
Speed limitsyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Ireland
  • UK
Waypointsyesyes
Number of waypoints10001000
Route avoidanceyesyes

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Built-in speakersyesyes
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Features

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
MP3 playernono

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
Storage media typeSSDSSD
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD

Power

Garmin Nuvi 52LMGarmin Nuvi 52LM
Garmin Nuvi 55Garmin Nuvi 55
External power connectionBatteryBattery
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)2.0 h2.0 h

Pros & Cons

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