Customer Ratings & Reviews

Couldn't be easier to use. Bluetooth, voice command, wifi to make everything easier. This thing is HUGE. You'd have to be blind to miss a turn with this GPS. Gives voice directions, multiple customization options, etc. Wish they would've made this sooner.

This is my third Garmin gps. I really like it. It gets me where I want to go with its maps and voice prompts. It has lifetime maps and traffic. The traffic is paired with your smartphone via Bluetooth. A traffic receiver cord is available separately if you don’t want to use your phone. The 6.95 inch screen is very easy to see and the volume is good. The voice command works great. It’s easy to update the maps with wi-fi.

I bought this for my wife who has wanted a Garmin for years. The large screen and ease of use is great for her. Plus Bluetooth options and voice option are wonderful for her.

The gps bought arrived with issues. Turns off when searching for parking, then does that randomly on route on some days. Voice Command has improved and so has the size of the display, but the battery also dies in 45 minutes when not plugged in AND even sometime when plugged in FREE traffic detector was never good, now it doesn't work at all. Still likes hellhill road, and 2-3 other useless re-routes. LOST voice selections, Car customizations and all the other FREE add-ons I rated it average because its still near %100 functional getting you on route - until of course it decides to turn off by itself. Light Blue on Orange text for finding places!.. Are you are kidding ... very impossible to read.

This is my fourth Garmin unit. Because of my familiarity with using a Garmin, there was only a small learning curve, as many operations were familiar to me. It does all of the things that I expected a GPS to do. I will tell you about the items that were new to me. Updates: I have owned several GPS units in the past. I have struggled with my laptop computer attempting to do a valid update. To update this unit, I just simply put in the house Wi-Fi password, and told it to update. It updated both the programming and the maps, and when finished, it simply re-booted and was ready to use. Easy! It included lifetime updates. Big screen: Over 6 inches wide, and easy to see while driving. Voice Command: Accepts most common commands verbally. I just get in the car, (my cigarette lighter turns on when I open the door, thus turning on the GPS), I sit in the seat and say the words “voice command”, then “go home”. I am then guided to my home. If I say the word “address”, I can verbally put in most addresses, and it will find them. It accepts several other commands, that I have not tried yet. Camera: My 2015 Ford C-Max has no room for a standard radio with it’s large display screen. I have the optional Garmin back up camera that automatically uses the GPS display screen when I put the car into reverse. The picture is darker than my back up cameras that I had on three previous cars, but it is acceptable. This is a great solution when you do not really have space to put another screen in the car for the back up camera. Bluetooth: It will Bluetooth to your smart phone, and I understand that you can get traffic updates by using the data on your smart phone. I have not done this yet. This was totally worth the money I paid for it.

This unit was purchased to replace my navigation system in my 2018 Camry. The Toyota system was horrible to use. The Garmin is wonderful! It performs perfectly and is very easy to see and navigate. The voice command is a great feature.

Looking for a portable GPS device for car, traveling, etc. Researched and went with Garmin Drive Smart 61. Extremely easy setup and device has worked very well. Voice command system good but not great. Otherwise a very solid GPS device for the money.

This is my first GPS. I have used it for a few months now and find it great. I love the size of the screen. I really like the voice command. The real time traffic is a great help. Very simple to use.

The unit has nice size screen, its easy to update on wifi connection ,voice command is a nice option but it is a limited . also like the tabs that can be opened and closed on main screen while still seeing map.

I desperately required a gps here in jersey because there is no time left to learn to navigate these foreign street and highways. the garmin has been accurate and always redirects you and it feels like you are driving with a friendly and intelligent person besides you who makes sure you know where you are going. I am more confident now in jersey driving. it does not stop the name calling by huge truck drivers but what it does do is try very hard to find the place you going to even in the voice command which can be very funny when it does not understand your language too well. af

I recommend it if you don't have Bluetooth in the vehicle. Voice command & the other features are nice. The screen is large.

I order this on line so I would not have to shop on Black Friday weekend it came on Friday. But it would not changer right and after I updated the maps it wanted to do it again and again I was not happy so I had to go to the store and return it for a new one. It was very easy to return and get a new. But that was the reason I bought it on line so I did not have to go to the store. Ok got the new one up and running like a dream LOVE IT. I WOULD TELL ANYONE TO BUY ONE! LOVE THE VOICE command as I have a Boston accent and it has no troubles understanding me at all. One thing I do not understand as I up dated the maps and I when to Portland Maine and try to take me twice down one-way streets I would think that at 2017 up-to-date should not do that,that’s why I got a new one as my old one was out of date and I was going to a place that had been there for a very long time. So as you know you can’t always follow the way Garmin tells you but I still love it ! you will not be disappointed if you buy one it’s great I’m so impressed I talked to it all the time and show everybody when they get in my car with me

We purchased this unit before traveling to Costa Rica and bought the South America Map from Garmin online to complete the setup. Worked beautifully. We would have been so lost in Costa Rica as the infrastructure there for street signs and so on is very poor. Traveled the country with piece of mind provided by this unit, in the cities and countryside. This stand alone unit did not require cell phone service to operate and in fact was very current with information, etc. Lifetime updates for the maps is just a bonus. Started using it for domestic travel and it total restores my faith in stand alone devices. Bonus, it displays my text messages on the screen and the Voice Command to find places and details on the unit functions better than Alexa, Siri, or Google! Thanks Garmin! You've made our lives on the road and travels much easier and more relaxed.

Gps works great. Nice size screen. Voice command is great when wanting to add a stop while driving still.

Despite my initial impression, this has completely won me over. Wanted to try a dedicated GPS again. Been using Waze for a couple of years and thought I would go back to a Garmin GPS. Interface is still similar to years ago (and that's a GOOD thing!). It was like finding an old favorite shirt - fit nice, super comfy, already broken in. At first I was skeptical - but once I downloaded the SmartLink app on my iPhone, it really completed the experience. Super easy to navigate, weather, traffic, voice commands to look up points of interest (gas, food, etc...). Two things that Waze doesn't do, that this Garmin does... weather and when you look up "Starbucks" or "Food", it gives you results based on distance and it has a small arrow pointing in the direction that the place is!!!!! Waze is always thinking I should turn around and drive back 3 exits to get a cup of coffee....how about the nearest coffee shop IN FRONT OF ME! Thank you Garmin (by the way, Garmin has been doing this for at least 10 years). 5 stars. I paid the $5 for the app that gives you weather radar over your map/route, which I cannot believe is not available on a smartphone. Oh, and it lets you initiate and end phone calls, will access your contacts (if you choose to allow it) - it will even display and read text messages to you! It's really a nice overall package. The Voice Command feature is easy to use. I have very little trouble with it - super intuitive. It's nice to not wear my battery out with navigation on my phone - not to mention a bigger, dedicated screen. Two thumbs up. I still love Waze, but Garmin is in first place and gets used 95% of the time!

ThisGarmin - DriveSmart 61 LMT-S 6.95" GPS is a great unit. I love the turn by turn instructions and the 7" screen is fantastic. The unit is very accurate and gives clear instructions. The voice command is a fantastic addition to the unit. I did not care for the $270 I paid and less when the unit came out with an $80 discount the very next week. I guess that's life, huh?

This is a great GPS with a large clear screen. Love the Bluetooth connection to my iPhone 7plus. Voice command is easy to use and works most of the time. I may not speak clearly sometimes. Only problem I see is traffic as a special cord is required.

I drive a truck on a designated route and this product helps me get where I'm going and gives the arrival time to my destination. It also gives detailed information like change of speed limits and exit ramp info. I love its voice command and Bluetooth.

This is my third Garmin and the best yet! The display is bigger and clearer. The voice command feature is excellent. I like the pop up on longer drives; it’s thought provoking and the timing is good.

This is a great product. It's very easy to use. This product is voice operated so you don't have to touch the screen. Also it have plenty more features. I would recommend this product to anyone.