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Magellan Explorist 310

Magellan Explorist 310
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alaScore 81

175 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 175 reviews of Magellan Explorist 310. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Comments about the size and maps are generally positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. Views are divided on the reliability, and there are some critical views about the route planning and memory.

usability, price, performance, maps, size

screen, memory, route planning

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Magellan Explorist 310 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Magellan Explorist 310

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Magellan Explorist 310 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and durability. Some have doubts about the screen and usability. Comments are divided on the price.

maps, durability, reliability

usability, screen

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Magellan Explorist 310

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 user reviews of Magellan Explorist 310 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and maps are overall positive. The performance and price also get good feedback. There are some critical views about the route planning and reliability. Opinions are divided on the memory.

usability, price, performance, maps, size

reliability, route planning

61% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : James Morris (trustedreviews.com)

Magellan eXplorist 310

 

Magellan's eXplorist 310 brings the core hiking GPS features to a new low price.

Waterproof and rugged ; All the main hiking GPS functions ; Very competitively priced

Only 512MB memory ; No Micro SD slot ; Small screen

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Magellan eXplorist 310 review

 

The Magellan eXplorist 310 is an entry-level handheld GPS and the newest member of the eXplorist family. The 310 is based on the same hardware platform as the popular eXplorist GC and like that model, includes paperless geocaching functionality. Unlike...

Paperless geocaching features with filters ; Backcountry navigator ; Excellent pre-loaded basemap of roads

Too many steps to reach some key screens ; No topo maps included ; Small screen ; Screen difficult to read in bright light ; Occasional lags in responsiveness

The Magellan eXplorist 310 is a capable entry level handheld, albeit one with paperless geocaching features. It has an excellent pre-loaded highway map, although I do see the lack of pre-loaded or widely available free topos as a downside.

May, 2011
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

could be improved

 

Compact, simple and rugged but with an almost too small screen an not so intuitive control panel and operating System layout, could be easily improved by swapping the two double A batteries for a rechargeable and removable lithium and swapping the...

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Perfect Geocaching GPS!

 

I use this GPS each time i go geocaching. It is a awesome GPS and is exact where i am. it also has tools to help me wherever i am. i even use it while i am hiking :) I would highly recommend it

Jan, 2017
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