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The comparable value price is $349.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 359 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the DriveSmart 86's large, easy-to-view screen and its accurate, easy-to-navigate GPS system. Many appreciate the device's user-friendly interface and helpful map updates, including clear voice guidance. However, some users express concerns about the included mount's reliability and the device's susceptibility to overheating.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are looking for a good GPS this, is it. Easy set-up, no problems at all...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What do you mean by title?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much better then my old unit. Just talk to it. Then it takes you where you need to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good when it's working

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good when it's working, I love the big interface and the integration with the app that can be heard through my cars bluetooth connection. The down side for this device is if its left in the car and the sun heats it up will cause a malfunction where it will not turn on until hours or a day later. The touch screen stopped working for me I had to send it back to Garmin and get a replacement. This is a pricey unit did not expect to have so many issues within the first month of ownership.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to setup, it took no time at all. So far all has been good with the unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best GPS for truckers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For truck driver this is best GPS.one can not only get route but can know about truck stops ,weight scales etc

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gps

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I took this one back. two main things I didn't like were. 1. When you are to get on an upcoming off ramp, it shows a little bitty square screen on the right side, The Garmin Drivesmart 65, and 75 both show a wide long rectangle screen on right side. The 86 is bigger than both of the other two GPS's so why such a small screen? 2. I didn't like the screw tighten holder, If you need to adjust the screen for glare, or tilt up or down, you have to lossen / unscrew the holder to do it. I've had several Garmin GPS's highly recommend the Drivesmart 76, that I got when taking this one back.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the size

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So glad we purchased it. The screen size is wonderful and makes things easier to see.

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

    Garmin that falls below the mark

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Garman is fairly good as far as I know I’ve only had it for a short amount of time. But when it comes to looking for businesses, I found about five of them that have been shut up for over eight years and Garman still shows that they’re still in business Very disappointing.

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

    Ask Alexa

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Garmin with Alexa is the best, I can listen to music, podcasts, comedy, ask any question, even the weather or whats my location. The Garmin Drive app is easy to set up, just link your alexa account and your ready to go. Its all voice, so just say "Hey Garmin" and say where you want to go or say a specific place. Its that easy.

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

    Really good

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So fire I would recommend to anyone who is in the current market

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the Garmin GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did everything the device said it would do. Easy set up makes it quite nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent g p s I I love this thing. Is the best GPSI ever had in my life? Definitely want to pick one up today.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new GPS. It’s bigger so easier to see. And I like that I don’t have to plug it into a computer to update.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best garmin ever

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this garming has everything you need tincluding Bluetooth , traffic reports free map upgrades and Alexa .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gps

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good GPS, at the moment everything works correctly. I recommend that you use it with the Garmin application

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

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent service good product oooooooooolllllllllloolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooikkkkkokkkkkkk

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Accuracy

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin GPS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have used Garmin products over a decade and have always been very pleased with their accuracy and reliability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    President

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great device easy to operate was able to use the Bluetooth with my iso devices

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin GPS GREAT FOR THE PRICE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My GPS IS VERY ACCURATE and great for the price compared to others

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gps

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A true LIFESAVER ♥️♥️♥️

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this GPS!!! I haven’t even used all its features yet!! Can’t imagine life without it♥️♥️♥️

    I would recommend this to a friend