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Mio C520

Mio C520
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alaScore 92

628 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 628 reviews of Mio C520. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. Views about the design and screen are overall positive. The performance and price are also appreciated, but there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Mio C520 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Mio C520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Mio C520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the maps and size. The performance and usability also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the memory and durability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Mio C520

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 403 user reviews of Mio C520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. People really like the design and screen. The performance and price also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

usability, price, performance, screen, design

79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Mio DigiWalker C520t

 

In-car satellite navigation is getting cheaper thanks to fierce competition, but does the C520t do enough to convince Jon?

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Mio C520t review

 

The 520t might just show why TomTom, Navman and Garmin won't hog all the market share for ever

Oct, 2007
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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

Mio C520t DigiWalker : Mio C520t DigiWalker Satalite Navigation

 

Technology can help take some of the strain out of driving by supplying directions through a SatNav device.

Like printers and mobile phones, SatNav devices have started to adopt the mantle of multi-function products. An example of this trend can be seen with the . Along with the main SatNav mapping and directional features, the Mio C520t has audio, image...

Sep, 2007
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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Mio C520 GPS Review - Nubile Navigation

 

A new slim SatNav system, suits you sir. We test the latest from Mio the C520 which has mapping in 22 countries and managed to keep us on track during a sponsored hike.

Jul, 2007
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Without a doubt the best GPS unit Mio has ever released, the C520's delightful widescreen display, split-screen technology and text-to-speech navigation makes this one of the best units we've reviewed.

Great 4.3in widescreen with split-screen technology, text-to-speech, Bluetooth, excellent maps, design, safety camera warnings

Some confusing menus, battery life

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

Mio C520 Navigation Receiver review

 

Mio C520 Navigation Receiver

The Mio C520 GPS device offers a thin and sleek design with a spacious touch screen. The system also has text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and multimedia capabilities.

The C520 was slightly off the mark when tracking our location, and route recalculations weren't always efficient. In addition, the Bluetooth and multimedia features are slightly limited in functionality.

The sleek Mio C520 is a good-value GPS device, packing in advanced navigation features, a large screen, and other extras for an affordable price. However, you can get a better user experience and smoother performance from competing systems.

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Mio DigiWalker C520

 

This feature-packed widescreen GPS with multimedia players threatens the Garmin nüvi's supremacy.

Large 4.3-inch screen. Sensitive 20-channel SiRFstar III receiver. Deep, searchable POI database with predefined national retailers. Includes multisegment routing and pedestrian profiles.

Bluetooth phone interface connected, but didn't work with our test phone.

More GPS device reviews:• Garmin DriveAssist 50LMT• Trax Play• Scout GPS (for iPhone)• InRoute (for iPhone)• Garmin U.S.A. (for iPhone)• more

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Mio DigiWalker C520

 

Price. Good looks. 4.3-inch LCD is beautiful to behold. Windscreen mount now much easier to use. Bluetooth hands-free. Text-to-speech can handle Aussie names.

Slow route calculation. Occasional mid-word pauses in speech. Illegal u-turn bug still present.

Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

Mio DigiWalker C520 Review - GPS

 

mio digiwalker c520 review: Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

Price, Good looks, 4.3-inch LCD is beautiful to behold, Windscreen mount now much easier to use, Bluetooth hands-free, Text-to-speech can handle Aussie names

Slow route calculation, Occasional mid-word pauses in speech, Illegal u-turn bug still present

Bluetooth, text-to-speech, massive screen and good looks make the C520 a good GPS. Its great price transforms it into a great GPS.

Aug, 2007
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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com.au)

Mio C520

 

Mio C520 Navigation Receiver

The Mio C520 GPS device offers a thin and sleek design with a spacious touch screen. The system also has text-to-speech functionality, integrated Bluetooth, and multimedia capabilities.

The C520 was slightly off the mark when tracking our location, and route recalculations weren't always efficient. In addition, the Bluetooth and multimedia features are slightly limited in functionality.

The sleek Mio C520 is a good-value GPS device, packing in advanced navigation features, a large screen, and other extras for an affordable price. However, you can get a better user experience and smoother performance from competing systems.

Jun, 2007
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