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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2447 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Drive 51 LM 5" GPS's ease of use, accurate GPS navigation, and lifetime map updates. Many appreciate the clear screen and its helpful features, while some experienced issues with battery life and occasional power problems. Positive feedback frequently highlighted the device's intuitive interface and precise route guidance. However, a few users reported difficulties with the device's power functionality.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good standalone GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my new car, and it works well enough. Garmin tends to reuse the same low quality screen that washes out in indirect sunlight. I probably should have updated to a different unit with Traffic and a better screen, but this works fine for me for now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade on German gps

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have enjoyed previous German gps for over ten years. Thought it was time to upgrade to a new German. Pulses system is now in color safer an easier to view in larger screen size. Also very affordable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    very good GPS to give driving directions

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    we never had a GPS and decided on this one after reading reviews and descriptions. have only used it a few times so far, but it has been very precise with the directions. it does seem to want to direct us to use Xpressways to get around town, but we'd rather use surface streets. It does recalculate when we don't follow an instruction, changing the next instruction to direct us to the destination on the route we have chosen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this GPS. Good price, solid construction, nice size viewing screen, easy to use for basic operation with advanced options I am yet to learn. You can't go wrong with a Garmin.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My last GPS was a Garman. They are easy to add your location; whether it is a specific address or you are using the search. Gets you to your location in a breeze.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A lifesaver!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my daughter who was moving from New York to Texas. It was affordable, and had enough helpful features to make her trip go as smoothly as possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Garmin

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice Garmin upgrade from our outdated old model. Colorful and even tells you rest areas and food and gas stations. It even changes to dark mode at nighttime! Easy to use and navigate

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad after getting used to how it operates.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At first it was too different from the Garmin Nuvi that I previously owned, however I like this one...the price was good. The only thing I don’t like is the difficulty in saving a location and the fact that you do not see the battery percentage remaining.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gps easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this gps for a drive cross country and it is easy to use and is accurate!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable GPS

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this GPS for my parents. They have a car with no GPS included and they aren't very savvy with smartphones using the GPS apps to maneuver around unfamiliar areas. The maps were all up to date. Got us to our various destinations without taking us to obscure locations. Easy for my parents to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best GPS

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I travel for a living and cannot live without a GPS. This is my 5th and by far the best. Great new features for school zones, hospitals zones, etc. Very, very accurate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Map updates

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's better than the equivelant TomTom

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've faithfully been a TomTom fan for nearly 10 years due to it's utility and ability to be fully customized (with directions included on how to achieve this). That said, TomTom has recently given up its ability to be truly personalized and in return it has become slow to respond to simple commands and is now taking nearly a week of being connected to my computer and the Net just to download and install the quarterly full map updates. I've since started using this Magellan, which is far faster to respond to commands, downloading and installing the maps, and is more customizable than the current equivalent TomTom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good GPS for the Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this Garmin Drive 51 LM to replace a 5 year old Nuvi 1300 that still works. More features on this and all my favorites easily downloaded from my memory card. Good GPS good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Accuracy, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garvin is my Co-Pilot!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent unit for the money with accurate directions and spoken prompts. Screen is bright and large enough to read in most conditions. An excellent accessory!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GPS worked excellent in a multistate trip. I updated the maps immediately once I unboxed, using the free Garmin GPS app. I depended on this unit for almost a month on the road so far. My go-to to get there and also to find restaurants and shopping

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Garmin GPS!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am old fashioned and love my GPS to be separate from my phone. This new Garmin has a large screen, is easy to look up destinations, lovely maps and is sleek looking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Replaced Old Garmin GPS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My old Garmin GPS was getting outdated. This one came with more features. Seems that battery does not last very long in this one. Otherwise I am happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Gps

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pleased

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm very pleased with this product. It was a easy set up and very knowledgeable when it came to the hidden cameras in the stop lights.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to setup, update and use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was so easy to set up, update and use. Clear and very concise. i like the larger screen and being able to choose between landscape or portrait. Very pleased with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Map updates
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Last Minute Pick Up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a gps to stop my phones battery from draining. This device is awesome. Gave similar directions as my phone. Tells you ETA and how fast your going!

    I would recommend this to a friend