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- Drive 51 vs DriveSmart 66
Garmin Drive 51 vs Garmin DriveSmart 66
What Drive 51 does better (1) and where DriveSmart 66 wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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2.6Display6.3
7.2Maps & navigation5.3
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3
9.0Durability8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Drive 51DriveSmart 66
| Drive 51 | DriveSmart 66 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84 mm | 86 mm | −2 mm |
| Width | 140 mm | 152 mm | −12 mm |
| Depth | 20 mm | 19 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 175 g | −4 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Drive 51 better than DriveSmart 66?
- Weight171 g vs 175 g+2%
Why is DriveSmart 66 better than Drive 51?
- Screen size5″ vs 6″+20%
- Pixel density110 ppi vs 245 ppi2.2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | — | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | — | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5″ | 6″ |
| Resolution | 480 × 272 | 1280 × 720 |
| Horizontal resolution | 480 px | 1,280 px |
| Vertical resolution | 272 px | 720 px |
| Pixel density | 110 ppi | 245 ppi |
| Display type | Colour TFT LCD | Colour TFT LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | Europe | North America |
| Map types | Road | Road |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Free map updates | — | Yes |
| Live traffic | Yes | Yes |
| Speed camera alerts | — | Yes |
| Driver alerts (speed limits, curves) | — | Yes |
| Lane assist / junction view | — | Yes |
| Voice control | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | — | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Hands-free calling | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 1 h | 1 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 175 g |
| Width | 140 mm | 152 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Depth | 20 mm | 19 mm |
