Compare Garmin nuvi models

You can compare Garmin nuvi models using the chart below, which is designed to help make sense of their myriad models. For a quick overview of the different series, you can also check out my dissecting the Garmin nuvi series post.

The links in the far left column below go to each Garmin nuvi review on our site. All listed models speak street names and include speed limit and trip log display. Discontinued nuvis are now listed in their own chart. You can also click here for descriptions and more information about various features. NEW: Click on column headers to sort chart. 


Compare Garmin nuvi models

Garmin nuvi review	Maps	Screen size	Traffic	Blue- tooth	Powered mount	Multi- point routing	Lifetime maps	Lane assist	Voice command	More Info
nuvi 30	48 states & US + Canada versions	3.5″	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 40	48 states & US + Canada versions	4.3″	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 40LM	48 states & US + Canada versions	4.3″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 42	49 states	4.3″	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 42LM	49 states	4.3″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 44LM	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 50	48 states & US + Canada versions	5.0″	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 50LM	48 states & US + Canada versions	5.0″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 52	49 states	5.0″	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 52LM	49 states	5.0″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 54LM	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 465LMT	U.S. Canada	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 1450T	U.S. Canada	5.0″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2350	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Option	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2360LT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 2455LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2455LT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2460LT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 2475LT	U.S. Canada Mexico Europe	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2495LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 2497LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Active	Yes	More info
nuvi 2555LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2555LT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 2557LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	No	No	Yes	Yes	Active	No	More info
nuvi 2595LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 2597LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Active	Yes	More info
nuvi 2757LM	U.S. Canada Mexico	7.0″	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Active	No	More info
nuvi 2797LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	7.0″	Lifetime	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Active	Yes	More info
nuvi 3450	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Option	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 3450LM	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Option	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 3490LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime HD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 3550LM	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 3590LMT	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime HD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	More info
nuvi 3597LMTHD	U.S. Canada Mexico	5.0″	Lifetime HD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Active	Yes	More info
nuvi 3750	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Option	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	More info
nuvi 3790T	U.S. Canada Mexico	4.3″	Lifetime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	More info

Garmin nuvi feature descriptions

• Live traffic – It may not be quite ready for prime time, but it is improving, especially for models with HD traffic. Even so, you can expect lots of inaccurate reports as well as incidents that aren’t reported. Most pre-2013 Garmin nuvis with a T following the model number have ad-supported traffic (see reviews for screenshots). HD models and 2013 T models are ad-free.
• Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone use – Generally speaking, the sound quality has gotten much better on recent models, but check the reviews (the first column links to these) as it does vary.
• Powered mount – The power cord plugs into the mount, rather than the GPS. That’s one less connection to fuss with when you want to use your navigator. I’m a big fan of these, especially when combined with a friction mount.
• Multi-point (multi-destination) routing – A very nice feature, but not a critical one. If the chart says “no,” you can only enter one destination and one or two via points. This isn’t a big problem since you can easily find locations under Favorites or Recently Found.
• Lifetime map updates – Garmin has started selling units bundled with lifetime map updates, which you can typically download quarterly. Newer models with these have an LM or LMT (the latter includes lifetime traffic) tacked onto the end of the model number.
• Lane assist – Shows which lane you need to be in for Interstate exits and some surface streets in larger metros. An improved version, active lane guidance, was introduced on the 2013 Advanced and Prestige series.
• Voice commands – A killer feature and it actually works pretty well on most models.

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