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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

    Made my traveling life so much easier

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

    Was in the mountains & everyone who was using their phone for directions got lost because there was no cell service, Garmin got me there

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

    Good buy for a good price

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

    I wanted a basic GPS for my car, don't need a ton of bell and whistles and this fit my needs. I have used it and so far so good. Easy to update and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice GPS for the price

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

    I bought this as a gift for a family member. They have been able to easily navigate the menu and have enjoyed it.

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

    backup gps

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

    perfect timing. I use garmin's. This is my backup in case the one I am using fails. Great price, Great Communication. I knew where my order was everyday. Great shipping/delivery.

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

    Gets you there

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

    Have gotten a few of these over the years and always work as intended. This one gives you small alerts letting you know when speed limits change as well as camera stop lights.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good basic device

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

    The routes recommended not efficient. The battery would not hold a charge and I had to return the item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Map updates

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Taking it back

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

    Maps seem to be accurate, and I am happy with lifetime updates. Actually using the device is another matter...it is NOT user-friendly. Unable to alter a route. Extremely difficult to restart a routing without completely backing out and erasing ALL previous entries (saved or in-progress). The lack of flexibility and complete frustration (especially after it routed me in circles!) will have me returning this product. Very sad as I was hopeful this was going to meet my needs.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    needed to replace garmin nuvi

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

    this is a great replacement for my garmin nuvi, working great and has added features for school zones, lane selection and many included places of business, such as restaurants

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

    Seems to function as advertised so far.

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

    Good bang for the buck. Wish screen was a tad more ledgible in sunny situations but compensating for it not difficult via simple repositioning of unit.

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

    The Garmin is great.

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

    The Garmin was great until it would not charge. It was only my second time using it thankfully we knew where we were so we could get home with out it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GarminProductExpert
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      Thank you for your feedback. We want to make sure you are a satisfied customer. Garmin Product Support would be happy to help sort this power issue out. Our contact information, including telephone number and hours of operation, can be found on at: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks, James Garmin

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Different from my previous Garmin

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

    Has a few things that I haven’t figured out yet. Need to change settings so that I can see the time of day and so it won’t give me turn by turn

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

    Works well, mounting challenge

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

    This replaced an existing Garmin. The new features are nice. I wish it was easier to mount to my existing mount, though, so I didn't have to take that one down.

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

    reliable

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

    I used this GPS whilst driving throughout the US, the UAE, and Thailand. It has been very reliable, especially in Bangkok where GPS signals are prone to being lost.

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

    graphics are great.

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    This product is working very well. I just wish that it would read better routes when there is an accident or construction.

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

    Does the job

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

    Even though it's screen is smaller then my recent GPS that I had which was 7 inch does the job pretty well happy with the purchase

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

    Great

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

    I use it almost everyday although some routes are not as accurate it works well for the price and I rarely have issues with it

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

    Easy navigation

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

    Purchased for sister who was in town and did not know her way around. It worked great, got her where she was going and gave her fastest routes around traffic

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

    better than the alternatives

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    I prefer Garmin over Tom tom, but every time they upgrade, it gets harder and harder to use. Definitely better than using the GPS on my phone .

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

    Good basic gps tool.

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

    Used this unit to travel about Central America. It was a bit slow to connect with satellites, but functioned sufficiently once connected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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 Wife and purchased the GPS not long ago our old gps is outdated.We have truly enjoyed this product it was worth the purchase

    I would recommend this to a friend