Customer Ratings & Reviews

We just purchased this for our travels and so glad that we did. This unit is very easy to use - in addition, we were able to easily find the next gas station(s) and places to eat in addition to lodging options. No need to use phone to search and worry about phone signal. This definitely was a BEST BUY for us! Highly recommended.

Great GPS to use for the road to travel the USA! Takes me to my destinations.

I bought this because I bought my original Garmin 53 in 2017. Both the old and the new have outdated maps. I was disappointed that the new 53 didn't have an updated map. When I needed to go 270N, the old 53 would have me turn right at 161W/270S and then cross over two lanes to get to 270N. This is DANGEROUS because, not only is the driver merging into traffic, but they would also need to cross two lanes in about 50 yards while other cars are traveling at 70+mph. When I use a different navigation system, it takes me on a different route that is safer. I do not like that system, so I decided to buy an "updated" newer model 53. After I bought the new 53, I checked for updates. The newer model has a the power button on the back instead of the top, the input functionality is fingers, the old one I could type with my fingernails. It takes a long time to bring the map and directions up after inputting an address or location. The attached map shows the route in pink, but the line is so thick that it does not show that I have drive down 270S and then try to get to 270. I missed getting onto 270N one time because the traffic already on 270S is going 70mph and there was no way, I could both merge AND cross two traffic lanes to get to 270N. The map with the black background is from the navigation software that I do not like.

This product works great. It is easy to operate. It doesn't hold a charge very long when disconnected fro the power source though but i am happy with it's functions. Its easy to use.

I like Garmin gps system because they are very reliable, even in places where mobile phone GPS systems do not work. I was surprised that this unit does not seem to have live traffic updates. Perhaps I am missing the feature and it is there, but I have not found it in this unit. otherwise, the unit if great.

GPS was easy to set up and very simple to use. No problems whatsoever.

I have had Garmin GPS units for a very long time and they just keep getting better. They aren't perfect but close enough to it to make it a five star. There is not much it can't find and with a quick update of maps and software it finds those new things that pop up. The only thing that is slightly annoying is the search method. It works great but it is multiple steps instead of just putting an address in the search bar. You have to first do the house/business number then you have to put in the street name then and then and finally you got it. It just seems a little bit counterintuitive. Other than that the suggestions for places such as restaurants and gas stations are spot on and makes life easier when you are away from your home area.

I purchased this to replace an old Tom-Tom that could no longer be updated. While I wanted to get a larger screen, the sale price for the unity I got was too good to pass up. The display is crisp and easily seen. It got us from Colorado to South Dakota with no trouble. Let's see how it does when we go to Canada this summer - if they'll let us in.

Super piece of navigational equipment, a must have especially if you hate pulling over to read a map, or if your designated map reader can't really read one or is sleeping. You plug it in and it sets itself up. Then enter your destination & away you go. I love this Garmin, it has guided me to Door County, one wedding, and several garage sales. Makes any destination an easy drive.

Works great. Occasionally it won’t reach satellites but almost all the time you’ll be able to know where you are and get directions.

This Garmin GPS seems to work correctly. I haven't had much of a chance to put it to use yet. The display is bright and easy to read. The voice is loud enough to hear over the radio (provided the radio is kept at a low volume). My only problem is that Garmin still refuses to have its GPS units use Bluetooth to transmit its voice directions like a cell phone does (muting the radio channel while the cell phone uses the radio). I don't know why Garmin refuses to implement this much needed feature. You could play the radio at whatever volume you like, and the GPS would mute the radio when needed. C'mon Garmin, do better.

Had a little trouble at first because the map came on as Miami, but got it back to Michigan and it has worked great since.

The Garmin gps works Great.It provides detailed directions and voice commands you can turn off or on. Let's you see when you're exit comes up about a half a mile before.Lots of nice features.I would buy another one if needed.Great product for the price.

It's a good, and it did the job. and it is easy to use.

I'm a senior. With this device with its updated apps and its clear screen, I can get anywhere. Easy to use too.

l like this Garmin navigation system. The compact size does not take up much space on the dash and easy to set up and use.

Works well BUT the cord that came with it is supesr short and most new cars dont have a port that allows it closer to the windshield. Seemed to be on top of speed limits etc but didn't really see much in terms of alternate routes/detours (maybe we just didn't come across any)? Haven't figured out how to change the voice yet so not as intutitive as other Garmin models.

Surprisingly quality and more features than expected

This is exactly what I was looking for to replace the one that finally died on me after several years. It is very easy to read & to operate. Nice adequate sized screen...not too big & not too small, & doesn't block my vision while driving.

This is a stripped down version of the Garmin we last had. That one started to black out spontaneously during trips. We added extra memory, but it didn't seem like that helped. This model has no voice command, and no traffic updates. I miss both, but they aren't completely necessary since the traffic updates were sometimes useless or incorrect anyway. And, voice command is easily worked around. But this new Garmin seemed to be more updated in terms of software compared to our last one. That doesn't mean we completely trusted it, and we had to resort to our phone map app on occasion. But the price was right. And we didn't want Siri or Alexa listening all the time in our car, so it's probably the right Garmin for us at this time.