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Garmin DriveSmart 55 vs Garmin DriveTrack 71

What DriveSmart 55 does better (1) and where DriveTrack 71 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 55
Garmin · 2018DriveSmart 55
7.0Score
1 advantage
vs
Garmin DriveTrack 71
Garmin · 2018DriveTrack 71
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $400
Higher score
5.0Display7.2
7.2Maps & navigation7.2
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9

Why is DriveSmart 55 better than DriveTrack 71?

  1. Pixel density254 ppi vs 171 ppi+49%

Why is DriveTrack 71 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 coverageEuropeNorth America
Map typesRoadRoad, Topographic
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYesYes
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alerts—Yes
Driver alerts (speed limits, curves)—Yes
Lane assist / junction view—Yes
Voice controlYesYes
Memory card slot—Yes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Smartphone notifications—Yes
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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