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Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S

Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S
Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S
alaScore 88

33 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the durability and design are generally positive. There are mixed opinions on the price and performance, and some have doubts about the reliability and memory.

usability, design, durability

screen, maps, memory, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S review

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The 5-inch Garmin DriveSmart 51 LMT-S sat nav has built-in wi-fi for easy updates, and can be paired with your smartphone to receive live traffic notifications. Is it worth picking up this mid-range sat nav for a smooth journey? Read on to find out.

Apr, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Very easy to use and fast to fire up.

Only thing I would like to see is total miles left to destination.

Dec, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Clear screen

Not good at helping with a good route, takes you down little slow roads - need to use a paper map to check the route it plans to take you Unable to use my North America SIM card map so have had to buy another SAT NAV Doesn’t always recognise addresses...

Dec, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Built in dash cam &hands free phone.

Can not use both sat nav & dash cam together.

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Battery life is non existent.

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

easy to use

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

none

Keeps crashing never finds the correct address have to buy a memory card as soon as you buy the unit as the unit does not have sufficient memory for its own update.

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Easy to use

Oct, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Very up to date content

No

Oct, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

GARMIN DriveSmart 51LMT-S 5" Sat Nav - Full Europe Maps

 

Very ease of use, and added finding parking.

I have found on a sunny day the screen picks up the reflection of the rear screen in the car.

Oct, 2017
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