Customer Ratings & Reviews

Replaced an old Nuvi with this and it is simple. Great for travel and simply finding addresses effectively. Frees up telephone. Am nor a techie so if I can figure out how to use, anyone can. All Garmins seem to have the windshield attachment - you can find other ways that I think are better.

Very easy to use with clear displays and directions.

I haven't used it but plan it using it for travel - it's smaller than my 7" but that means it'll be easier to pack. It's a backup to the phone. Depending on the rental car, it might not be CARPLAY friendly or have an available screen. It will depend on a cigarette lighter plug in but supposedly can run an hour charged up. This also doesn't have live traffic, which i can use Phone's WAZE for that.

Good, solid low cost basic GPS navigation unit. Bought as a back up in case phone is broken or lost. Works well, is accurate and easy to use.

So far so good. Have only used once since purchasing and worked good. At our age we are used to using PAPER MAPS!!! Still admit I would appreciate a paper map (I like the advantage of looking ahead to see where exactly I need to change route).

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.

Works great easy to use and a perfect size for my small car.

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

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.

Love this GPS. Gets most of info from Google. I was in central Wisconsin and typed in FLEET AND FARM and it was in data base. If you travel in cities you can set it to show less information on screen so your not overwhelmed and can concentrate on your driving. Its not perfect but neither is nothing is. I use this in Chicago and suburbs and also out of state. Even if i go a familiar rout its turned on. You can set it to avoid toll roads. I could use my phone but dont want to waste Data. Its plug and play out of box. I up date my Garmin out of box then yearly. I wont drive without this. I own 2 and impressed by it.

Garmin Drive 53 is a basic entry-level GPS. It does a fine job in the US, but during a recent trip to Montreal, Canada it frequently got confused and gave us bizarre and confusing and sometimes incorrect driving instructions. When the Garmin GPS gets confused, you will need to drive away from your current location for several blocks, so that it will "wake up" and correct itself and get you on the right track eventually. Garmin's map updates are not truly updated even though we performed the map updates the day before we traveled. These outdated Garmin map "updates" have resulted in several misleading driving instructions during our recent trips. Unlike our TomTom GPS that has a built-in WiFi to perform map updates automatically without a computer, you will need to hook up the Garmin GPS to a computer to get the map updates.

I’ve used Garmin for years. My last one had a 6 inch screen and guided me down many roads. This screen is smaller, but every bit as well made. It works great. I drive a truck and and also have it in my car around town. The touch screen works great. It’s easy to set up and is a great product. If you need a GPS you can’t go wrong with a Garmin.

This device was so nice it was easy to setup and came in handy when needed. I thoroughly recommend this item if someone was on the fence about it.

compact unit offering crisp detail. setup very easy and unit stabilized the directions quickly. Sound seems a little distortedlost a lot

Not for my taste, but other people might like it. It *gently* reminds about the speed limit when it goes down, but I'd rather leave it alone, and instead had the older option - the voice telling me "recalculating" when I miss the turn, thus alerting me to my mistake. But this GPS just quietly starts recalculating the new route on the screen. It doesn't have the blue tooth as well, so Garmin older model like 1450 LMT was better - more action for the buck. However life maps are included here as well, which is a good thing. Another concern is the touch screen - I think it needs protection now, like the phone. Overall not bad, but not the greatest thing ever, so when on sale, it's OK.

Works great just had one problem with it one of the turns had the wrong number on it not sure if they replaced the highway sign or what

Works great! I had an older version, that I had for a number of years. It still works! That's why I went with this one. I love the ease and the updated on this. And for the price being the same, made it even better!

The Garmin Drive 53 is a solid choice for U.S. drivers who want a simple, dedicated GPS. Its bright 5” display, clear directions, and helpful driver alerts make navigation easy without relying on a smartphone. Setup is quick, and preloaded U.S. maps are accurate and reliable. However, address entry can feel slow, and live traffic data isn’t as robust as phone-based apps. Map updates require a computer, and the interface feels basic compared to newer devices. Overall, it’s a dependable, distraction-free navigator for everyday U.S. travel.

Great value and functions for the price. Crystal clear display is an upgrade from older models. Easy and intuitive interface

used it on a trip to Cape Cod with stops in Gettesburg and DC. I would have been lost on Cape Cod half a dozen time with out it!