Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 010-01681-02
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- SKU:
- 5715634
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2820 reviews
(2,820 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the DriveSmart 61 LMT-S's large screen size, ease of use, and accurate GPS navigation, frequently praising its voice command functionality and free lifetime map updates. However, some users express concerns regarding the device's limited battery life and the effectiveness of its traffic features. The navigation system, while generally well-received, has received some criticism for occasionally suggesting less-than-optimal routes. Overall, the positive feedback on key features outweighs the negative comments.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic GPS system.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.like the many features such as shorter route, alternative routes, mileage guide and many more.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Gps
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up for Garmin
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have always bought Garmin products. A friend has tom tom which seemed ok too but not as many features as this one has. I have two of these models one for each car
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Looks good!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Waiting until Christmas for it to be opened and use. Delivered quickly and in good condition
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used it for the first time yesterday to travel from Killeen Texas to Round Rock Texas for a medical appointment, it took me right to the door, totally overwhelmed by the great way it works, did not have to listen to the always present "recalculating", it just did it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, Great Screen
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We were looking for a portable Garmin to use in my wife's car. We picked this one for the good price and large screen. It is easy to use and is very quick in updating when you change your destination.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GPS has great features. Bright screen. Slim design.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent guidance
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great, large display; intuitive to use; lots of features, this is a great GPS! I especially like the Wi-Fi connectivity. I don’t need to plug it in to my computer to update the maps. The only drawback is the windshield mount, but those never seem to work well.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love Garmin!!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had a GPS like this one but it recently died so I got this one. It’s bigger and better!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I researched the GPS line and decided on this model and it has lived up to my expectations
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love my Garmin! This is the second one I've owned. This particular model was bigger than expected, but I'm getting used to the size. I love that it connects to Trip Advisor for area attractions, but would love it better if there was more information displayed about attractions and Things to Do. (I guess that's what my phone app will have to cover.) It connects to my phone through Bluetooth, which is one reason I chose this model, and through the SmartLink app I get up-to-the-minute traffic info. There are only two voices you can choose from, and I haven't figured out a way to add others, or to add other "vehicles." There are a lot of other features this device has that I haven't explored in the month I've owned it, such as FourSquare (not even sure, really, what that is), among others, but all in all I'm super happy with my (maybe a little too expensive) purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
GPS is working great
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have to learn a new system so may take awhile. So far not as user friendly as our old one.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice Larger Screen for replacement of old model
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My old GPS unit stop receiving power and eventually died. It was a great unit the old one because I could carry it in my pocket. This one makes seeing easier with the larger screen. I hope it lasts longer than seven years as I like using this unit for my travels when I rent a car in the country.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great large screen.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.II purchased this for my daughter. I has a very nice, large screen. The features are very nice, but you do have to pair it with your phone for traffic information. It would have been nice if the charge cable had the traffic receiver in it like other Garmin models. Everything still good though.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've been a Garmin fan for years. This is the best one I've had so far. The only downside is just like all GPS systems, it looses its battery life after about 6 months.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Better than my old one
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Better than my old one. There are a lot of great features on here however I thought it was a bit pricey. I love the bigger screen of course. Very colorful. More apps than I really need though. And just an FYI to Best Buy, I have already done this review. This is my second time. Please don’t ask again.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Present
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This was a gift to myself. I had an older model and it was time for an upgrade. I was definitely pleased with my purchase. It was a nice gift to myself. Love the bigger screen.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great large crisp screen
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had several garmins over the years and this one it the best... large screen, clear picture, great directions and so many extras i still haven’t explored them all yet.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great GPS
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, a major improvement over my older GPSs. Easy to view,read, and understand.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Screen size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Price (on Sale)
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is replacing an older Garmin GPS. The Best feature of this unit is the screen size. It is missing some of the good option that my Nuvi had. It does not show enough on the perimeter of screen (will not show current time, arrival time/distance) at the same time. But overall this is a very good GPS.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Nice large screen
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.GPS isn't SMART, it's supposed to adapt to my ways yet opposite, I average 200+ miles per day going every which way, as soon as I leave my driveway it tells me to turn left to the next street then right even though my street goes straight through, I did a service in Albion, MI from Lansing, MI and less than half way it sent me off the highway onto back roads then once there back onto the highway, once done I hit home and it sent me back by way of the highway, it doesn't give me route options, I live in the Capitol City and know it very well in 63 years, I always take the quickest possible way and this doesn't help, Voice Command needs total silence or there are Errors much like talking to Motor Clubs I say my name is Ron and they say thank you Ryan, the phone is much the same, though it's nearly in front of me, people have a hard time hearing me even if I lean into it, hardly not worth the $265-$285 I paid for and then a couple weeks later lowering it to under $200 unfair, seems nothing out there is as good as Google maps on my phone but my phone is my business
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from GarminProductExpert
Posted .To help resolve the routing issues, please ensure that your device has the latest mapping and software installed via Garmin Express: http://www.garmin.com/express. You may also want to check out this Garmin FAQ that provides additional help with routing issues:  https://support.garmin.com/faqSearch/en-US/faq/content/NSuk5S9lZ53wkLi7yvtA69
If you continue running into trouble with routing, Garmin Customer Care would be happy to offer additional assistance. You can find our contact information listed here: www.garmin.com/support.






