Garmin nuvi 50LM

8748 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (3310)
price (1461)
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performance (1058)
maps (675)

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reliability (127)
memory (28)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8748 reviews of Garmin nuvi 50LM. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Reviewers really like the maps and screen. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. Views are divided on the reliability. Some have doubts about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin nuvi 50LM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin nuvi 50LM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 645 user reviews of Garmin nuvi 50LM from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, 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 also get good feedback. Many are critical about the route planning.

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93% 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 nuvi 50LM

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5217 user reviews of Garmin nuvi 50LM 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. Reviews about the maps and screen are generally positive. The performance and price also get good views. Some have doubts about the memory and reliability.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin nuvi 50LM

The Garmin nüvi 50LM is the top of the line navigator in Garmin's new 2012 Essential series, offering a 5” wide screen and lifetime map updates. The models in this series are meant to be basic navigators at a budget price, lower than what we've...

No powered mount ; Cannot add a traffic receiver ; Can only hide Trip Log; cannot clear it without resorting to a hard reset ; Only includes maps of 48 states (although a version that adds Alaska, Hawaii and Canada is also available)

Highly recommended. This is without a doubt the best entry level navigator Garmin has ever released. It has an ultra-wide 5” screen along with features previously restricted to mid-range units. You can't hardly go wrong with this one.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Not what I thought it was

I brought this satnav as it said on the description that it had lane assist however upon using it, it doesn't!

Mar, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Looks fab

I bought this to go on long trip honestly best I've ever bought great value too didn't get lost fab

Mar, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Sat nav

Very good a little pricey, but still happy with my choice

Feb, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Fantastic sat nav

I have had a Garmin before so the choice was easy. This is a lovely sat nav so easy to use and purchased at a fantastic price with my discount. My friend has just had the same one bought for her. This product will not disappoint. Thankyou Very for the...

Jan, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

GPS signal failure

GPS signal has issue I hope they gonna resolve the problem

Jan, 2018

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Sends you down unsuitable lanes

I really do not understand the positive reviews for this satnav. Not only are the driving instructions unclear on occasion (forcing you to look at the screen), it also has a tendency to leave major roads to send you down tiny little single-file lanes...

Sep, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Brilliant combination of SatNav and Dashcam with Bluetooth

This product was recommended to me by a friend, even though there is a newer model available this one gave me better value for money. Screen is only 5 inches but very clear though being over 50 sometimes I cannot read the road names on the map very...

Aug, 2017

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Great features

I'm so glad I bought this 2 weeks ago great product easy to use I'm a first time driver and going to be working away for work or gives me confidence I can get my destination on time it's very accurate

Aug, 2017

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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Very good, Lucy( Garmin )

Lucy is very good and has everything I need plus more. She has however a habit of advising me to leave the main road to take to the narrow lanes or to take the long way around. On test I took her on a rout that I new well and said no when asked to take...

Aug, 2017

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