Rated 5 out of
5
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Jzarech from
Great!
I use this on my motorcycle - the only thing I haven’t figured out is how to use it while wearing gloves. My old GPS worked with gloves which was convenient.
Date published: 2026-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jim105 from
Very good GPS
Needed to replace my old Garmin. This one is much the same, but newer features. The learning curve is easy.
Date published: 2026-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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attli from
works
Similar to my old Garmin GPS. Still getting used to using it. The data transferred from my old GPS to this new one easily via Garmin Express.
Date published: 2026-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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paulfr from
manual input works !
still investigating how to use. looking to find voice commands to set up a trip? it may not support voice commands to the device. manual entry works and isn't confusing
Date published: 2026-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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dgbcpt from
Great Improvements
I was gifted the Garmin Drive 53 (GD53) from "Santa" as my Garmin Drive 50 (GD50) was getting tired. . .accurate, but tired. The GD53 has a brighter more resolute screen and the input with my fat fingers works extremely better than on the GD50. I doubt I'll use all the features available, but the display and layout of the different features is much more appealing to the eyes.
Date published: 2026-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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LyleG from
Nice product
I bought this when my Nuvi50LM died. It's a nice unit and I have it configured the way I want now. The menus on the Drive 53 is different than the Nvi50LM and it took some experimenting to get it the way I had on the old unit. It's a nice unit with a slightly better screen. I wanted it as I travel frequently in areas where cell phone service is spotty. This new unit seems to have a better GPS receiver than my old unit.
Date published: 2026-01-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Chuck420 from
Nice Up Grade
I Bought this to update from my nuvi 2539 as the windshield no longer functioned. I am pleased with the features and how this unit works now that I have figured out navigating the menu choices
Date published: 2026-01-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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cea1267 from
Drive 53
Bought this smaller Garmin to fit into a DYI console. It has a bright picture and the belss and whistles needed.
Date published: 2025-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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G D B from
Great brightness and great features
So far we love it. One wish would be able to reverse the route.
Date published: 2025-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great
Easy to set up. Nice screen size
Was able to up load saved locations from old Garmin easily
Date published: 2025-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
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Fordlover from
Easy navigation system
I brought this Garmin navigation system, because I was using an older navigation system and it started working intermittently and it was not getting updates. I was undecided on purchasing this smaller unit, but it fits my vehicle perfectly and is easy to use.
Date published: 2025-12-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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deermdow from
great performance
This replaced my 50 (it was tired and screen was shot).
This one is faster/clearer/a wee bit smaller and lighter and faster - I love it
Date published: 2025-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Genieman from
Super Great Features
I bought this more than a month ago and I am super happy with it.
Date published: 2025-11-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dave724 from
All good works well
I purchased a couple months back and have had no problems with it and I can say its very reliable
Date published: 2025-11-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Alot of nice features
Purchased it a few weeks ago a little small for old eyes but nice unit
Date published: 2025-11-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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MAT1 from
Works great! Easy to add addresses!
Had it a month and am very pleased! I will use this every time I need directions!!
Date published: 2025-10-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jake B from
Extremely helpful, compact, and few drawbacks
Extremely helpful identifying crossroads and upcoming roadways. Also compact enough and does not consume a lot of space in my dashboard. Since I work in rural areas 90% of the time, the traffic variant was not a priority for me and hasn’t been needed on my end.
Obviously, as a GPS it works fast and when my cellular based devices lose connection, this is a good fallback.
However, it is time consuming entering addresses and locations manually and one handed, if needed, and it can struggle identifying addresses and routes with names native to a states highway department, such as it may have difficulty identifying routes with an FM (Farm to Market) road or a CR (County Road) especially if they have the same identifying numbers in a county in Texas for example.
If your job requires lots of driving in rural areas, or driving in general and you need to know upcoming crossroads, directions, and other basic info I cannot recommend it enough however.
I would not recommend if you need directions off of marked roadways however, and if you work in populated areas I would recommend the traffic tracking variant.
Date published: 2025-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Troy H from
My first Garmin
I had a GPS (not a Garmin) unit given to me a long time ago from another company. I had used it sparingly but really didn't like how it functioned.
I started field training a new officer and decided that a GPS unit may be beneficial. I did the research and the minute I opened the box on my new Garmin I was impressed. Easy to set up, basically plug and Play. The functions are more than I could ever need.
I have been recommending them to all my guys that want to get GPS units. For the price and ease of use I can't see anything better.
Date published: 2025-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Robert24 from
Garmin
I think garmln makers the gps i will only purchases garmin products the best
Date published: 2025-09-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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carmie from
Excellent features
The Garmin Drive 53 is so easy to use and a 'must have' for me. I have used a Garmin device for several years and relied on it for accurate information.
Date published: 2025-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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larry07 from
very good have an older on ii love so this should
not use it that much yet or on long trip but looks wonderful
Date published: 2025-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lew Wyo from
very helpful
I like my Garmin, it is nice to know I will be able to find the address that I am headed for.
Date published: 2025-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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djoy from
Great features
I love the route planner and the split screen real life road and signs for exits
Date published: 2025-08-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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DJ 111 from
Great GPS
This is one of the best Garmin that I have it is small and compact and very reliable.
Date published: 2025-08-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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KG in LA from
Much better than my Nuvi 57
I have had this GPS for two months now and couldn’t be happier.
It replaced a Nuvi 57 which served me well for 60K miles but had become dated (2016).
This GPS’s screen is MUCH better in sensitivity and clarity. Like comparing an old tube tv to a new flat screen (did I just date myself?).
It also boots up super fast and couldn’t be more simple to use.
Very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2025-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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eb10 from
nice
I have not gone on my road trip with it yet but it was easy to set up and load my destinations in I am really liking the features so far
Date published: 2025-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Samnet#1 from
I like the many features!
Glad that I bought it, makes it easy to get around!
Date published: 2025-07-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Beezy from
Garmin Drive 53: My Favorite Travel Companion
Using the Garmin Drive 53 felt like having a calm, capable copilot riding along with me. The voice guidance only chimed in when it had something useful to say—no nagging, just clear directions when I needed them.
One of my favorite features was being able to type in the name of a store and instantly get the correct address. That saved me time and stress on unfamiliar roads. The gas station alerts were also a lifesaver during long trips—I never had to guess how far the next stop would be.
I appreciated how easy it was to zoom in on the map using my fingers, just like on a smartphone. The lane guidance visuals were another highlight, helping me prepare for upcoming turns and exits without second-guessing. And the reset button in the corner was a small but handy feature for when I wanted to quickly start over.
Also, I had no issues updating the map. I connected the Garmin to my laptop using the provided wire, and the update process was simple and straightforward—no trouble at all, unlike what some others have mentioned in their reviews.
Overall, the Garmin Drive 53 made traveling easier, smoother, and less stressful. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who prefers smart navigation without distractions. Highly recommended!
Date published: 2025-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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DeonRick123 from
Great GPS
GPS is easy to set up and use.Map updates are also free and easy to install.
Date published: 2025-06-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Very pragmatic
I am really excited to have garmin as Jp’s command
Date published: 2025-05-17
