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Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s

Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s
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alaScore 78

30 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviews about the performance and reliability are on the whole positive. The price and durability also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the screen. Many are negative about the memory and design.

usability, durability, price, reliability, performance

design, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the performance. The usability is also appreciated, but many are negative about the screen.

usability, performance

screen

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (ciao.com)

SD card slot makes it easy to add additional maps

 

Manufacturer's product description of Garmin GPSMAP 540 is ;

The SD card slot makes it easy to add additional maps without connecting to a computer

sometime it may be off

Jun, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 540s

 

Superior performance

Smaller memory

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Move With - Garmin GPSMAP 540s

 

Navigate the High Seas The 540 has preloaded detailed maps covering all U.S. coastal areas and the Bahamas. For other areas, the 540 has a worldwide basemap with satellite images in place of more traditional maps. The SD card slot makes it easy to add...

Very Reliable

To Simple Design

Mar, 2009
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Consumer review (buyzillion.com)

Garmin gpsmap 540

 

Amazingly easy to use... compared to my old simrad.. the screen is quite clear and easy to read in sunlite.. the screen resolution for depth, and bouy locations is hard to find the right scale sometimes, but for the price I'll make due.. probably...

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Not Satified

 

Can not keep on track when running. Sometimes will show you turning or be off to the side of you running on land when you know you are right in the channel. Added external antenia and this did not help. Upgrade software..nothing. Does not have trip log...

"Compact","Easy To Set Up"

"Unreliable","Inaccurate"

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

What a Machine this Garmin 540/545S is.

 

The Garmin 540/545S is a very reliable piece of equipment.It surely makes my Raymarine C-80 with radar look inadequate and unreliable. I think the Garmin has better more reliable software.It's G2 maps are very accurate. The equipment was purchased May...

"Simple Controls","Best of it's Class","Versatile","Easy To Read","Compact","Strong Construction","Reliable Performance","Easy To Set Up"

"No Cons on the Product","It does notGet any Better"

Sep, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

GREAT GPS- GREAT PRICE

 

I USE IT ON A 17 BW, WHERE IT FITS PERFECTLY, VERY EASY TO USE AND IS JUST THE RIGHT SIZE SCREEN TO SEE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. GREAT OVERALL UNIT

"Simple Controls","Strong Construction","Easy To Set Up","Reliable Performance","Compact","Easy To Read"

Aug, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

very nice

 

Love it. Would tell my mother about.

"Easy To Set Up","Strong Construction","Simple Controls","Easy To Read","Compact","Reliable Performance"

Aug, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

Excellent Plotter

 

Use for my wife's 17' center console. Easy to use, great visibility, and she learned the initial features in minutes. There are so many features at a great price, and the screen is clear even in direct sunlight. I bought an additional mount and will...

"Easy To Read","Easy To Set Up","Reliable Performance","Simple Controls"

Aug, 2008
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Consumer review (cameraworld.com)

GARMIN / GREAT PRODUCTS

 

FOUND THIS UNIT TO BE JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AFTER I LEARNED HOW TO USE IT! GARMINS HELP LINE WAS'NT MUCH HELP, DID\

"Simple Controls","Strong Construction","Reliable Performance"

"Inaccurate","Difficult To Read"

Aug, 2008
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