Garmin GPSMAP 78s Reviews & Tests

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 78s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 78s from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The durability and maps also get good feedback, but many are critical about the reliability and price. Views are divided on the performance.

maps, durability, screen, size

usability, price, reliability

62% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 78s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 78s from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and maps are overall positive. The screen and performance also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the price.

usability, performance, screen, maps, durability

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 78s review

Hands on with the Garmin GPSMAP 78s The Garmin GPSMAP 78s brings the first major update to the GPSMAP handheld line in over four years. The reason for it taking so long is that Garmin had a huge hit with the 60/76 series, and instead of messing with a...

Excellent menu setup; fast access to features ; Bright screen ; It floats ; Ability to load Garmin custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery ; Paperless geocaching ; Tri-axial compass ; Extensive customization options ; Advanced track navigation ;...

Small, low resolution screen ; Text entry more difficult than on a touchscreen Oregon ; Inaccurate elevation gain reports ; Does not work with standard mounts ; Bulky ; Patch antenna adversely impacts accuracy when unit is held vertically

Highly recommended; probably the best marine handheld series currently made by Garmin. One reason I say this is due to the bright screen, which should outperform any touchscreen in the kind of bright conditions you're likely to find on the water.

Jun, 2010

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