Garmin Zumo 550

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 891 reviews of Garmin Zumo 550. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the screen and reliability are generally positive. The durability and performance also get good feedback, but comments are divided on the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Zumo 550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Garmin Zumo 550 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and price. The design and performance are also appreciated.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Zumo 550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 671 user reviews of Garmin Zumo 550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The durability and performance also get good reviews, but there are some mixed comments about the price.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dean (technical-itch.co.uk)

Garmin Zumo 550 Sat Nav Review

There are 3 systems in the Zumo range, the Zumo 400, 500 and 550. The Zumo 550 is the top range model and is the only one that comes with a free in car kit.

Jul, 2008

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Moto GPS - Garmin Zumo 550 Review

Finally another Motorbike GPS system to challenge the TomTom Rider. The Garmin system has been given to our tame geek, the Lordpercy Stig. He puts the new Zumo through its paces.

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin zumo 550

Hot on the heels of TomTom's [[prodid:1515]] comes the Garmin zumo 550 - a GPS designed and built specifically for motorcycles and scooters.

Rugged design, user interface, includes all accessories for mounting, Bluetooth technology, includes a car window mount

Rubber buttons hard to press, no screen protector included, display could have been larger

The zumo 550 is without doubt an excellent option if you need a GPS unit for your motorcycle or scooter.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Garmin Zumo 550

Preview of the Garmin Zumo 550.

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Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Morty Okin (cnet.com)

Garmin Zumo 550 review

The Garmin Zumo 550 provides text- and voice-guided directions to motorcyclists and comes with an easy-to-install mounting kit for a motorcycle or a car. All maps are preloaded on the device, and the unit has a built-in MP3 player and integrated...

The Garmin Zumo 550's points of interest database is outdated and occasionally gave us wrong street names or no street at all for some side streets. Also, automatic route recalculation is a bit on the slow side. The compass only works in off-road mode,...

Despite some very slight performance glitches, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a fantastic navigation system for motorcyclists (and cars), with good Bluetooth integration.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Morty Okin (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Zumo 550

Despite some very slight performance glitches, the Garmin Zumo 550 is a fantastic navigation system for motorcyclists (and cars), with good Bluetooth integration.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Christine Malazarte (associatedcontent.com)

Garmin Zumo 550: Long-Term Motorcycle GPS Review

Garmin's most popular motorcycle GPS has withstood the harshest of conditions and has proven time and again that it's a must-have for the avid motorcycle rider. This is a two-year, 50,000 mile review of this product.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin zumo 550 review

The Garmin zumo 550 GPS is designed especially for motorcycles. The zumo comes pre-loaded with maps of Europe or North America, and Bluetooth allows for hands free cell phone calling through the cyclist's helmet. This high-end unit includes the...

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Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Garmin ZUMO 550

the satnav is first class for bikers easy to use nice size easy to read well made good looking over all 10/10.

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Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (play.com)

never leave home with out 1

mines took me all round the north and south ov england with out any probs at all , very durable as well , they are water proof but i put mine behind a screen , it has been soaked but still went on with no worries ,its a lot of money but will pay for...

Nov, 2010

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