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Garmin DriveSmart 55 vs Garmin DriveSmart 61

What DriveSmart 55 does better (1) and where DriveSmart 61 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 55
Garmin · 2018DriveSmart 55
7.3Score
1 advantage
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 61
Garmin · 2018DriveSmart 61
7.5Score
1 advantage
Higher score
6.1Display7.3
7.1Maps & navigation7.1
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9

Why is DriveSmart 55 better than DriveSmart 61?

  1. Pixel density254 ppi vs 171 ppi+49%

Why is DriveSmart 61 better than DriveSmart 55?

  1. Screen size5.5″ vs 7″+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size5.5″7″
Resolution1200 × 7201024 × 600
Horizontal resolution1,200 px1,024 px
Vertical resolution720 px600 px
Pixel density254 ppi171 ppi
Display type—Colour TFT LCD
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageEurope—
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYes—
Live trafficYesYes
Voice controlYesYes
Memory card slot—Yes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life—1 h
Power source—Built-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Weight—243 g
Width—173 mm
Height—99 mm
Depth—19 mm
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