Garmin GPSMAP 60

252 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (151)
performance (73)
screen (41)
price (39)
maps (34)

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memory (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 252 reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Opinions about the screen and maps are on the whole positive. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the memory.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin GPSMAP 60 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 60

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and design are overall positive. The maps and durability also get good feedback, whereas there are mixed comments on the performance and price.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Garmin GPSMAP 60

alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 60 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the screen and maps. The price and performance also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the memory. There are some mixed comments about the reliability and size.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Garmin GPSmap 60

Questionable pricing

International base map, long battery life, USB connection

Expensive, black-and-white display, slow signal acquisition

Although the GPSmap 60 is functional on at least a basic level, it has a black-and-white display and a relatively high price point. With no expandable memory, slow acquisition times and a confusing control scheme, there’s no reason not to spend a...

Sep, 2008

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Garmin GPSMAP 60

The GPSMAP 60 provides an excellent value for the money in a handheld, weatherproof GPS unit. It has most of the features you're likely to need in a handheld and is expandable as well, thanks to the extra built-in memory. There are no spoken...

Built-in Americas basemap24MB internal memory160x240 4-gray level LED backlit LCDRugged, weatherproof construction

no media expansion

The Garmin GPSMAP 60 GPS is Garmin's latest hand-held GPS unit for land...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMap 60 Review

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Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin GPSMap 60C Review

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart. The Garmin GPSMap 60C is basically the same unit as the 60CS, minus the barometric...

Dec, 2005

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Harmon sat nav

very happy with this sat nav does just what it' says

Sep, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Garmin navcam

Very good item gets you to your place of interest very good well recommended

Jul, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Excellent

Recently bought this device and find it very effective and reliable. Over the moon with my purchase and I am much more confident on the road.

Jul, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Brilliant

Bought this after buying an older car and having no bluetooth or sat nav. Dash cam is big bonus. Came with memory card too

Mar, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Do not buy

I bought this to replace my Tomtom. Its awkward to use, definitly not intuitive. Adding POI's involves the use of two extra computor programs. (Basecamp and POI install) These do not work unless the unit is connected through Garmin Express. Three...

Mar, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Garmin drive assist 51 lmt-d

I am so happy with this. Its does more than I expected. Bluetooth. Voice commands. Live traffic monitoring. It's a great piece of kit. I'm going to be buying another for myself.

Feb, 2018

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