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Garmin DriveSmart 86 vs Garmin DriveTrack 72
What DriveSmart 86 does better (2) and where DriveTrack 72 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Positioning9.0
9.3Display7.2
5.8Maps & navigation6.0
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery8.5
3.8Durability6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
DriveSmart 86DriveTrack 72
| DriveSmart 86 | DriveTrack 72 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 119 mm | 106 mm | +13 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 177 mm | +15 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 242 g | +53 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DriveSmart 86 better than DriveTrack 72?
- Screen size8″ vs 7″+15%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 171 ppi+11%
Why is DriveTrack 72 better than DriveSmart 86?
- Battery life1 h vs 2 h+50%
- Satellite systems supported1 vs 22×
- Weight295 g vs 242 g+22%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS, Galileo |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 2 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | 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 | IPS LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | North America | North America |
| Map types | Road | Road, Topographic, Satellite imagery |
| 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 | — |
| Satellite imagery | — | Yes |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic compass | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calling | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 1 h | 2 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Build & durability | ||
| Weight | 295 g | 242 g |
| Width | 192 mm | 177 mm |
| Height | 119 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm |
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