Garmin GPSMAP 640 Reviews & Tests

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 640

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 640 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and durability. The performance and screen are also appreciated. There are some less positive comments about the design. The route planning and size get mixed views.

usability, screen, performance, durability, reliability

design

73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Garmin GPSMAP 696 Aviation GPS Offers Split-screen Versatility

Big, high-resolution screen permits simultaneous map and instrument viewing., XM satellite weather radio and integrated weather display layer., High-resolution terrain alert features.

May have difficulty finding room for it in the cockpit., Study up and practice to master all of its features and controls.

Garmin takes portable aviation GPS to the next level with its GPSMAP 696 multi-function display (MFD) model. The 696 features a big (7-inches diagonal), bright, high-resolution display that can be operated in split-screen mode to display maps and...

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Multi-Purpose GPS For The Car And Boat

I have used several different GPS devices over the years and Garmin builds some of the best automotive and boating units you can buy. My latest purchase was the Garmin GPSMAP 640. Although expensive, this unit packs plenty of features with the weekend...

Built in maps. Auto and marine capable

Poor speaker. Expensive. Optional maps expensive

Apr, 2010

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