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- Drive 51 vs DriveSmart 61
Garmin Drive 51 vs Garmin DriveSmart 61
What Drive 51 does better (1) and where DriveSmart 61 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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2.8Display7.3
7.1Maps & navigation7.1
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.4Battery5.4
9.1Durability5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Drive 51DriveSmart 61
| Drive 51 | DriveSmart 61 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84 mm | 99 mm | −15 mm |
| Width | 140 mm | 173 mm | −33 mm |
| Depth | 20 mm | 19 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 243 g | −72 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Drive 51 better than DriveSmart 61?
- Weight171 g vs 243 g+42%
Why is DriveSmart 61 better than Drive 51?
- Screen size5″ vs 7″+39%
- Pixel density110 ppi vs 171 ppi+55%
Specifications
Side by side
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5″ | 7″ |
| Resolution | 480 × 272 | 1024 × 600 |
| Horizontal resolution | 480 px | 1,024 px |
| Vertical resolution | 272 px | 600 px |
| Pixel density | 110 ppi | 171 ppi |
| Display type | Colour TFT LCD | Colour TFT LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | Europe | — |
| Map types | Road | Road |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Live traffic | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | — | Yes |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 1 h | 1 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 243 g |
| Width | 140 mm | 173 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Depth | 20 mm | 19 mm |
