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Garmin Drive™ 53 GPS Navigator, High-Resolution Touchscreen, Simple On-Screen Menus and Easy-to-See Maps, Driver Alerts

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Brand Garmin
Model Name Garmin Drive™ 53
Screen Size 4.95 Inches
Special Feature Touchscreen
Connectivity Technology USB
Map Type North America
Included Components Garmin Drive 53, vehicle suction cup, vehicle power cable, USB cable and documentation
Battery Life 1 Hours
Mounting Type Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount, found in image
Resolution 480 x 272

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  • Bright, high-resolution 5” glass capacitive touchscreen display lets you easily view your route
  • Get more situational awareness with alerts for school zones, speed changes, sharp curves and more
  • View food, fuel and rest areas along your active route, and see upcoming cities and milestones
  • View Tripadvisor traveler ratings for top-rated restaurants, hotels and attractions to help you make the most of road trips
  • Directory of U.S. national parks simplifies navigation to entrances, visitor centers and landmarks within the parks
  • Includes detailed map updates of the North America
  • Provides spoken turn-by-turn directions with Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance feature
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4.24.2 out of 5 stars391
4.44.4 out of 5 stars17,287
4.24.2 out of 5 stars391
4.24.2 out of 5 stars937
4.24.2 out of 5 stars50
4.44.4 out of 5 stars1,256
Touch Screen
4.2
4.4
4.2
3.9
4.1
4.4
Voice Recognition
4.0
3.9
4.0
3.8
3.3
4.0
Easy to use
4.1
4.3
4.1
4.0
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3.9
Accuracy
4.0
4.3
4.0
4.0
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4.0
User interface
3.6
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resolution
480 x 272
480 x 272
480 x 272
480 x 272
480 x 272
480 x 272
mounting type
Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount
Suction Cup Mount
found in image, Dashboard Mount
Vehichle Mount
found in image, Dashboard Mount
found in image, Dashboard Mount
batteries included
✓
✓
✓
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✗
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battery average life
1 hours
1 hours
1 hours
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    Simplify your drive with Garmin Drive™ 53, the 5” GPS navigator that helps you reach your destination. It features a bright 5” high-resolution glass touchscreen display and modern, beautiful design. With driver alerts, gain more situational awareness for sharp curves, speed changes, school crossings and more. Garmin Drive 53 shows food, fuel and rest stops along your active route. Make the most of road trips by checking the included Tripadvisor® traveler ratings for top-rated restaurants, hotels and attractions. Use the U.S. national parks directory to find visitor centers and notable landmarks within the parks. The Garmin Drive 53 navigator also includes detailed map updates of North America.

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    391 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the screen brightness, service, quality, display, and responsiveness of the navigation system. For example, they mention that it's clear, easy to read while driving, and a worthy investment. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, size, and up-to-date.

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    30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

    Customers like the quality of the GPS. They mention that it works well, is useful, and dependable. Some say that it's suitable for purpose and is awesome.

    "This unit works pretty well, although it's not as thorough or detailed as a cell phone. Good to have along all the same." Read more

    "...Inputting addresses was no problem with the keyboard, and customization for your vehicle and driving preferences are more than adequate...." Read more

    "...something dependable! As advertised, works right out of the box." Read more

    "...Otherwise, it operates very similarly. Travel ETA works well - provided you're not in an area with heavy traffic on a regular basis...." Read more

    14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

    Customers like the screen brightness of the navigation system. They say the screen is clear and visible, with sharp detail. They also say the display is easy to read while driving and includes help warnings like speed limit changes.

    "Screen image is sharp and clear. Unit was easy to set up. Screen is small but kept the unit and are using." Read more

    "...Screen was clear and visible, with sharp detail. Looking forward to another 4-5 years of good service from another quality Garmin product." Read more

    "The display is easy to read while driving and includes help warnings like speed limit changes, school zones and upcoming railroad tracks...." Read more

    "...The screen is much easier to read, and I easily added a 32 GB memory card to it to ensure it would serve my needs for years to come...." Read more

    11 customers mention9 positive2 negative

    Customers like the service of the navigation system. They mention it's a worthy investment, a good product, and a pretty good choice.

    "...I had to purchase a database ($50) from Garmin but it was worth every penny...." Read more

    "...The price was reasonable and a good value." Read more

    "...For me, this is a worthy investment." Read more

    "...Very happy with the product- good value. Easy to use!" Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers like the display of the navigation system. For example, they say it's clear and visible, with sharp detail. Some say it looks pretty good, but is more complicated to use compared to other models.

    "...Screen was clear and visible, with sharp detail. Looking forward to another 4-5 years of good service from another quality Garmin product." Read more

    "...It had a beautiful display which would zoom in our out. However entering a destination was difficult...." Read more

    "...All in all, looks pretty good however more complicated to use compared to older models...." Read more

    "This Garmin is very nice. I downloaded the update software from Garmin and installed it. Then I charged up the GPS and connected it to the computer...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the responsiveness of the navigation system. They mention that it responds quickly, targets their destination rapidly, and powers on very fast. The directions are more detailed, and the entire device is more responsive. It reroutes instantly, and provides real-time traffic updates. The touch screen seems to respond more accurately.

    "...you do take a wrong turn (because you didn't trust her, lol) It reroutes instantly. My old one would keep saying Turn Around, Turn Around...." Read more

    "...database features were all up to date and the real time traffic updates were very helpful...." Read more

    "...It essentially works the same as my Nuvi 50 except better. It powers on very fast. The directions are more detailed...." Read more

    "...Screen clarity is better than prior models. Seems to boot up a bit faster as well...." Read more

    39 customers mention25 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the GPS is very easy to use and has accurate instructions. They also say that the directions are detailed and the trip information is simple to use. However, others say that there are times they can't understand the instructions, some changes make the model harder to use than older ones, and it's much harder to set up compared to other Garmin GPS's.

    "Easy, accurate. Easy to look at and understand. Great directions. My old one was soooo slow to find a signal. This one responds quickly...." Read more

    "This unit works pretty well, although it's not as thorough or detailed as a cell phone. Good to have along all the same." Read more

    "Screen image is sharp and clear. Unit was easy to set up. Screen is small but kept the unit and are using." Read more

    "Nicely packaged easy to use" Read more

    11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the GPS. Some mention that the smaller size is great for travel and does not take up a lot of room on the windshield. However, others say that it is too small and difficult for them to read.

    "...The smaller size is great for travel and does not take up a lot of room on the windshield." Read more

    "Screen image is sharp and clear. Unit was easy to set up. Screen is small but kept the unit and are using." Read more

    "Good GPS size good . Brightness good , hard to see in sunlight !" Read more

    "This is a great unit. Small, compact and works perfectly. Easy to follow instructions on setup and use...." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the up-to-date maps. Some mention that it has up-dates maps, including new roads. However, others say that the mapping does not show but one route and it only has US maps.

    "...The directions are more detailed. It has a map of the entire country. I used to have to choose which region I wanted to download a map of...." Read more

    "...This one only has US maps. Bummer. To get the EU maps, that'll be another $100. Why so much more?!" Read more

    "I have had other GPS units, but this one is by far the best. Up to date maps, including new roads. Easy to use right out of the box. I Love It!!!!" Read more

    "Updated maps, easy to use" Read more

    Top reviews from the United States

    Nanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best GPS
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    Easy, accurate. Easy to look at and understand. Great directions. My old one was soooo slow to find a signal. This one responds quickly. When you do take a wrong turn (because you didn't trust her, lol) It reroutes instantly. My old one would keep saying Turn Around, Turn Around. I so glad I chose this Garmin Drive 53.
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    Mike L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good choice
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    This unit works pretty well, although it's not as thorough or detailed as a cell phone. Good to have along all the same.
    3 people found this helpful
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    Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars In hindsight, would have purchased unit with larger screen.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    Screen image is sharp and clear. Unit was easy to set up. Screen is small but kept the unit and are using.
    6 people found this helpful
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    John G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    Nicely packaged easy to use
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    Paul Rainn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Quality
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    I bought this to replace my 5 year old Garmin 51, which still works by the way. The Garmin 53 arrived well packaged and as with all the Garmin units I previously bought worked right out of the box! Fit and finish is very good, power up was easy, and satellite lock took less than a minute. Inputting addresses was no problem with the keyboard, and customization for your vehicle and driving preferences are more than adequate. Screen was clear and visible, with sharp detail. Looking forward to another 4-5 years of good service from another quality Garmin product.
    9 people found this helpful
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    Good Guy
    1.0 out of 5 stars Worse than my old TomTom
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    I had some grumbles with my old TomTom, so when it finally bit the dust, I was open to a new brand. Well, since TomTom and Magellan no longer make car GPSs, Garmin is our only choice now, anyway.
    The most important function for any GPS is to navigate. This one very frequently loses its satellite connection. The map freezes, and a banner says Lost Satellite Reception or Acquiring Satellites. I've gotten to driving locally with it turned on just so I can monitor this, and it occurs randomly and stays this way for many minutes at a time. Meanwhile, I've passed 50+ potential turnoffs. Because of this problem, this device is worthless.
    Even while this GPS is working, while driving on an interstate, it will frequently direct me to take an exit, then re-enter the interstate at the same exit. Maybe it was two feet shorter? A Garmin GPS I used in a rental car 20 years ago did this, but I thought that Garmin would have corrected that by now--wrong.
    Also, this thing occasionally loses its view settings, so the perspective changes drastically, and good luck figuring out how to get it back. Even switching places with my passenger the last time this happened, it took me at least ten frustrating minutes to figure it out. Very unintuitive.
    So bottom line, I do not recommend this device. However, all the competition is gone. The world wants us to rely on our phones for road navigation. I could live with that if I had a cell signal in all the wilderness areas I frequent, but that doesn't work either. Our technology has gone backwards.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Chris Jung
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great product, but LOTS of issues installing maps & getting help!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    I got this Drive 53 in order to help me navigate in Amsterdam & the Netherlands. Got it to work, but had lots of issues:

    1) Had to buy micro SD card with Europe maps because download wouldn’t work. Customer Service was arrogant & lied to me about it, & then said “fine” when I told them that I’d return everything for refunds if it didn’t work.

    2) Got SD card installed, but had trouble with Drive 53 not “seeing” the maps.

    3) It took multiple chats with Garmin to get “GPS Simulator” turned on so that I could test out everything from home.

    4) Even then, a couple of last problems that I had to figure out on my own to get it finished.

    3* review given all of the problems that I had. Fine for use in the US, but beware if you want to use it anywhere else in the world!
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    Lloyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great in the U.S. and Europe
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    I bought this for a trip to France, and Belgium and other places. I drove more then 700km in cities, highways and country. I had to purchase a database ($50) from Garmin but it was worth every penny. The streets, highways, and other related database features were all up to date and the real time traffic updates were very helpful. The battery last for about 30mins but, I mostly used it plugged in. The smaller size is great for travel and does not take up a lot of room on the windshield.
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    Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Usage
    Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2024
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    Very easy to use.
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    Wunderbread
    5.0 out of 5 stars Garmin Smart Drive 53: Your Ultimate Navigation Companion
    Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2024
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    The Garmin Smart Drive 53 has truly revolutionized my driving experience. Its intuitive interface and precise navigation make every journey a breeze. The device's clear and vibrant display ensures easy readability, even in varying lighting conditions. I appreciate the timely traffic updates and the accurate route suggestions, helping me avoid congestion and save time on the road. The voice commands are a handy feature, promoting a hands-free and safer driving experience. Overall, the Garmin Smart Drive 53 has exceeded my expectations, proving to be an indispensable companion for any road trip.
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    CRB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Still getting used to it, so far so good.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2024
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    I still need to work on the display, brightening the night display.
    We have used Garmin for years and I am adjusting to the new roads (thinner than my old ones but they can and will be adjusted to my liking.)
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    Brian
    4.0 out of 5 stars Taking some time to set up.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2023
    Style: Drive 53 with TrafficVerified Purchase
    Hopefully I will get this item to work and take me across the USA. At the moment it is limited to 3 neighboring states only.
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    eimat67
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bigger screen
    Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2024
    Style: Drive 53Verified Purchase
    Dad can't see the speedometer on the truck while driving as it will dim in sunlight. He can see his speed easily with this. Also this has a much bigger screen than the one in my car. So pleased I bought a second one.
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