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Garmin Drive 8.8" vs Garmin DriveSmart 86
What Drive 8.8" does better (3) and where DriveSmart 86 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Positioning5.9
9.7Display9.3
8.8Maps & navigation5.8
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3
3.4Durability3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Drive 8.8"DriveSmart 86
| Drive 8.8" | DriveSmart 86 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 101 mm | 119 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 219 mm | 192 mm | +27 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 18 mm | = |
| Weight | 332 g | 295 g | +37 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Drive 8.8" better than DriveSmart 86?
- Screen size8.8″ vs 8″+10%
- Internal storage32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Pixel density199 ppi vs 189 ppi+5%
Why is DriveSmart 86 better than Drive 8.8"?
- Weight332 g vs 295 g+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.8″ | 8″ |
| Resolution | 1600 × 720 | 1280 × 800 |
| Horizontal resolution | 1,600 px | 1,280 px |
| Vertical resolution | 720 px | 800 px |
| Pixel density | 199 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Display type | Colour TFT LCD | Colour TFT LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | North America | North America |
| Map types | Road | Road |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Free map updates | Yes | Yes |
| Live traffic | Yes | Yes |
| Speed camera alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Driver alerts (speed limits, curves) | Yes | Yes |
| Lane assist / junction view | Yes | Yes |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Truck / RV routing (size and weight) | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calling | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 1 h | 1 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Weight | 332 g | 295 g |
| Width | 219 mm | 192 mm |
| Height | 101 mm | 119 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 18 mm |
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