Garmin NÜVI 50

1679 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1679 reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the maps and screen. The performance and price are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin NÜVI 50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin NÜVI 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 151 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and performance. The screen and price are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the durability.

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

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin NÜVI 50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 694 user reviews of Garmin NÜVI 50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and screen are on the whole positive. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some negative comments about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Garmin nuvi 50

Garmin takes on the budget competition with the nuvi 50, a 5in sat-nav for a very keen price.

Great value, Huge 5in screen, Speed camera locations

No traffic option, No Bluetooth, No trafficTrends route calculation

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (techadvisor.co.uk)

Garmin nuvi 50 GPS review

If you're looking for a basic GPS unit without any extra bells and whistles, the Garmin nuvi 50 should definitely be near the top of your list.

If you're looking for a basic GPS unit without any extra bells and whistles, the Garmin nuvi 50 should definitely be near the top of your list. It may lack some extra features like Bluetooth, but it's large screen combined with an excellent overall...

Jan, 2012

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

Garmin nuvi 50 GPS unit

Garmin nuvi 50 review: A 5in portable navigation device that's functional and easy to use

Big, responsive touchscreen ; Ease of use ; Great navigation experience

No Bluetooth ; Can't adjust volume from map screen ; No advanced features

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS receiver

Design The Nuvi 50 is built around a 5-inch WQVGA (480x272 pixels) color screen with resistive touch sensitivity.

The Garmin Nuvi 50 features a large screen and an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand interface. Text-to-speech-spoken street names and colorful maps also aid user friendliness.

Text and graphics appear pixelated upon closer inspection. The dashboard mounting disc and USB sync cable are not included in the box.

Garmin's formula for entry-level GPS devices doesn't change much with the new Nuvi 50, but small tweaks, a lower price, and a massive screen enhance value.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by (techreviewsource.com)

Garmin Nuvi 50

The Garmin Nuvi 50 is an entry-level GPS navigation system with a 5-inch touchscreen that has text that is large and easy to read. It also has text-to-speech and detailed maps, so don't count it out just because of the cheap price. Garmin did, however,...

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

My new favourite toy

After getting lost a few times and driving round and round in circles, I decided that it was time that I bought a Sat Nav. Having some credit on my Amazon account and having a long journey to Dublin coming up I decided to purchase something from...

easy to set up and to use, really useful features

Battery life not fantastic

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (halfords.com)

Best satnav for the money!!

Easy to use, easy to update & loads of features! Large.screen helps more then you think!

speed limits on screen

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (halfords.com)

Nuvi 50 SAT NAV

So easy to set up and so easy to use,good buy will use it daily for my work

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (halfords.com)

Nuvi 50

I bought this to reolace my aging TomTom XL. I don't find it aeasy to use however that might improve as I get used to the Garmin. I especially like the lane view feature.

lane view, screen size

menu, attatching to the windscreen mount

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (halfords.com)

Garmin nuvi 50

Fantastic product. The extra large screen displays clear views of the road ahead and all side streets. I went to my first 2 destinations with "house number" just the post code and it took me within meters of where I needed to be. Also the traffic light...

Sep, 2013

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