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Garmin Oregon 600

Garmin Oregon 600
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alaScore 87

543 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 543 reviews of Garmin Oregon 600. 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. Opinions about the price and size are on the whole positive. The screen and performance are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the memory. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Oregon 600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Oregon 600

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of Garmin Oregon 600 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the maps and performance are on the whole positive. The price and screen also get good feedback, whereas the memory and reliability get critical views.

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84% 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 Oregon 600

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 user reviews of Garmin Oregon 600 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviews about the maps and price are generally positive. The screen and performance also get good feedback, but there are some less positive views about the reliability.

usability, performance, screen, price, maps

reliability

78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jon (outdoorsmagic.com)

Garmin Oregon 600

 

The latest in Garmin's range of outdoors-specific GPS units, the Oregon 600 is the most refined yet with a redesigned touch-screen user inte...

We reckon the Garmin Oregon 600 is the best Garmin outdoor GPS yet, the new screen is impressively sensitive, glove-friendly and easy to read even in direct daylight. Bluetooth wireless capabilities make it easier to transfer files backwards and...

Oct, 2013
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Expert review by : Kit Dillon Eric Hansen (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Handheld GPS

 

After 10 hours of research, and field testing eight new apps, we think the Garmin Oregon 600 is the best stand-alone GPS unit for long trips in the wild.

Aug, 2016
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

highly recommended

 

I bought my Oregon 600 about a year ago and am very happy with it. I loaded maps onto the unit and have found it very valuable while hiking on the East Coast. Regarding some of the other reviews: If you do a little research, you'll know exactly what...

Jul, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Garmin violates truth in advertising.

 

I bought it based upon the images I saw of it online at CNET, gpscentral, gpscity, midwayusa, REI, and atgoutdoorsuk. I wanted the map detail that's shown on the screen label that's on the packaged device. When I received the device I couldn't find the...

Jan, 2015
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Unpleasant Surprise

 

I was really looking forward to receiving and trying out my new Garmin Oregon 600 Christmas present. Upon opening the box I was VERY surprised it DID NOT include a battery or 110 volt charger (wall wart) to go along with the supplied USB to mini-USB...

Dec, 2014
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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Garmin Oregon 600

 

This works fantastically, it is worth every penny. Just bring spare batteries with you when your out.

Dec, 2014
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Great GPS

 

Works very well. Screen readability in bright light. Easy to use.

Needs an 'on' light. Glitchy SW. PC Software could be better.

Sep, 2014
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Great GPS

 

I upgraded to this unit to get touch screen capability and in this regard, it works well. Excellent daylight visibility and brightness control. You can download various free maps (eg OpenStreetMap) via internet. The Basecamp software is OK but quite...

Works very well. Screen readability in bright light. Easy to use.

Needs an 'on' light. Glitchy SW. PC Software could be better.

Sep, 2014
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