Garmin Nuvi 265

1027 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1027 reviews of Garmin Nuvi 265. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the maps and size. The price and performance also get good comments, but opinions are divided on the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Nuvi 265 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 265 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and size. The maps and usability also get good reviews, but many are critical about the performance.

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79% 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 Nuvi 265

alaTest has collected and analyzed 847 user reviews of Garmin Nuvi 265 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the reliability and size are generally positive. The price and performance also get good feedback.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Liane Cassevoy (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin Nuvi 265T review

This GPS unit delivers lifetime traffic service, hands-free calling with Bluetooth, a hefty points-of-interest database, and more. Unfortunately, the Garmin Nuvi 265T's 3.5in screen is a bit small for taking advantage of all it has to offer.

The Garmin Nuvi 265T is a reasonable price for a full-featured GPS - especially when you factor in the lifetime traffic service.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Liane Cassevoy (techworld.com)

Garmin Nuvi 265T review

The Garmin Nuvi 265T packs a lot of features into a very small case.

The Garmin Nuvi 265T is a reasonable price for a full-featured GPS - especially when you factor in the lifetime traffic service.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by (activegps.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 265 - Garmin Sat Nav

Garmin nuvi 265 is preloaded with maps of the UK and Europe with an easy-to-use full colour 3.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth technology and text-to-speech directions.

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Garmin nuvi 255WT - Garmin Sat Nav

Garmin nuvi 265 with maps of the UK and Europe with an easy-to-use full colour 3.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth technology, text-to-speech directions and traffic alerts.

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

Garmin nuvi 265

Compact navigation but at the expense of screen size.

Compact, easy to use, simple map screen, Where Am I help menu, Australian text-to-speech voices

Small display with low resolution, unorthodox address input method, sluggish start-up time, no FM transmitter, lack of punch in volume, safety alerts aren't preloaded

If you can afford the extra cash do yourself a favour and get the widescreen nuvi 265W. The nuvi 265 is not a bad unit on the whole, though, and the simplicity does appeal.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin nuvi 265T

Given the current state of the economy, not everyone has the budget to spring for a GPS device. Fortunately, last fall Garmin revamped both its entry-level nüvis in the 200 series as well as its midlevel offerings in the 700 series. I took a look at...

Includes maps for the U.S. and Canada. Text-to-speech. Lifetime free traffic. ecoRoute feature can save you money on gasoline

No multisegment routing or Lane Assist. Bluetooth interface didn't read contacts/call history

The Garmin nüvi 265T offers a lot of bang for the buck, including free traffic updates and features for smart spenders.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Garmin nüvi 265T

The Garmin nüvi 265T adds a free ecoRoute update.

Includes maps for the U.S. and Canada. Text-to-speech. Lifetime free traffic. ecoRoute feature can save you money on gasoline.

No multisegment routing or Lane Assist. Bluetooth interface didn't read contacts/call history.

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Mar, 2009

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Expert review by (pcworld.com)

Garmin Nuvi 265T GPS Device

The Nuvi 265T packs in the features--so many that its 3.5-inch screen feels small.

Includes lifetime traffic service ; Lots of extras, like hands-free calling

3.5-inch screen seems small

The Nuvi 265T lists for $300, but you can find it for about $275 online. That's a reasonable price for a full-featured GPS--especially when you factor in the lifetime traffic service

Nov, 2008

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Free traffic information for life; Speaks street names; Fast routing, mapping and satellite lock; More intuitive than older Garmin nuvis

Free traffic alerts aren't available everywhere; Onscreen advertising; Fewer advanced features than pricier models; Not widescreen

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 265T review

The Garmin nüvi 265T is one of the second-generation nuvi 2×5 series models; I dubbed the first generation the "best entry level GPS on the market." This newer series offers more mid-line features though — in addition to everything that made the...

Nov, 2008

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