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Garmin DriveSmart 86 vs Garmin DriveTrack 71
What DriveSmart 86 does better (2) and where DriveTrack 71 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Display7.3
5.4Maps & navigation7.1
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.4Battery5.4
3.7Durability5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
DriveSmart 86DriveTrack 71
| DriveSmart 86 | DriveTrack 71 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 119 mm | 99 mm | +20 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 173 mm | +19 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 243 g | +52 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DriveSmart 86 better than DriveTrack 71?
- Screen size8″ vs 7″+15%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 171 ppi+11%
Why is DriveTrack 71 better than DriveSmart 86?
- Weight295 g vs 243 g+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | — |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | — |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8″ | 7″ |
| Resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1024 × 600 |
| Horizontal resolution | 1,280 px | 1,024 px |
| Vertical resolution | 800 px | 600 px |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 171 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, Topographic |
| 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 | 16 GB | — |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 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 | 295 g | 243 g |
| Width | 192 mm | 173 mm |
| Height | 119 mm | 99 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm |
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