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Garmin DriveSmart 76 vs Garmin DriveSmart 86

What DriveSmart 76 does better (1) and where DriveSmart 86 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 76
Garmin · 2021DriveSmart 76
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $300
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Garmin DriveSmart 86
Garmin · 2021DriveSmart 86
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $350
5.9Positioning5.9
7.2Display9.3
5.3Maps & navigation5.8
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3
6.7Durability3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

DriveSmart 76DriveSmart 86
173 × 9919192 × 11918
DriveSmart 76DriveSmart 86Difference
Height99 mm119 mm−20 mm
Width173 mm192 mm−19 mm
Depth19 mm18 mm+1 mm
Weight240 g295 g−55 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DriveSmart 76 better than DriveSmart 86?

  1. Weight240 g vs 295 g+23%

Why is DriveSmart 86 better than DriveSmart 76?

  1. Screen size7″ vs 8″+15%
  2. Pixel density171 ppi vs 189 ppi+11%
Specifications

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Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPSGPS
Satellite systems supported11
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)NoNo
Display
Screen size7″8″
Resolution1024 × 6001280 × 800
Horizontal resolution1,024 px1,280 px
Vertical resolution600 px800 px
Pixel density171 ppi189 ppi
Display typeColour TFT LCDColour TFT LCD
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageNorth AmericaNorth America
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYesYes
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alertsYesYes
Driver alerts (speed limits, curves)YesYes
Lane assist / junction viewYesYes
Voice controlYesYes
Truck / RV routing (size and weight)—Yes
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Smartphone notificationsYesYes
Hands-free calling—Yes
Battery & power
Battery life1 h1 h
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeableBuilt-in rechargeable
Build & durability
Weight240 g295 g
Width173 mm192 mm
Height99 mm119 mm
Depth19 mm18 mm
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