Garmin Drive, dezl & RV Series GPS Comparison Chart

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 — 0 Comments

Which automotive GPS is the best for you?

Ultimate Road Navigator. And a personal Travel Assistant.
All Garmin Drives, dezls & RVs are touchscreen and accept a microSD memory card which is not included – have voice prompts, fast off-route/ detour recalculation, choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road), route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.), Where am I?, lane assist, trip log and a high sensitivity receiver.

They are all portable car GPS units, so they can be moved from car to car or go for a walk with them!

We’ve compared the most popular automotive GPS units in the Garmin Drive, Garmin dezl, and Garmin RV series so you can find the right GPS for you.

You may also be interested in our RV & Big Rig GPS Comparison chart.

GAR-0285801

Garmin Drive 53 & Traffic

$229.99

GAR-0246900

Garmin DriveSmart 66

$299.95

GAR-0247000

Garmin DriveSmart 76

$379.95

GAR-0247100

Garmin DriveSmart 86

$439.95

GAR-0272900

Garmin DriveCam 76

$549.95

Drive Series	Drive 53	Drive 53	DriveSmart 66	DriveSmart 76	DriveCam 76	DriveSmart 86
Display Size	4.25″W x 2.55″ H (108 x 64.8 mm)	4.25″W x 2.55″ H (108 x 64.8 mm)	6″	6.95″	6.95″	8″
Battery Life	up to 1 hour	up to 1 hour	up to 1 hour	up to 1 hour	up to 30 minutes	up to 1 hour
Internal storage	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Preloaded Maps	Canada + USA	Canada + USA	North America	North America	North America	North America
Multitouch, Capacitive Screen	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Voice Recognition	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Multi Destination Routing	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Exit Services	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
WiFi	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bluetooth	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Pairs with Smartwatch	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Direct Access	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Foursquare	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Trip Advisor	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Sites From History Network	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	✅
U.S. National Parks Directory	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Lifetime Map Updates Compatible	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)
Traffic Compatible	✅	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)	✅ (included)
Junction View	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
3D Building & Terrain	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Real Directions with Real Voice	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Driver Alerts	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smartphone Link	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Smart Notifications	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Backup Camera Compatible	❌	❌	✅ (BC™ 30, BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 30, BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 30, BC™ 40 or BC™ 50)
Dual Orientation Screen	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Easy Route Shaping	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Trip Planner	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Up Ahead	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Amazon Alexa Integrated	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅
Works with Vehicle Stereo	❌	❌	✅ Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth	✅ Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth	❌	✅ Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth
Built-in dash camera with automatic incident detection	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Incident Detection (G-Sensor)	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Camera Resolution	❌	❌	❌	❌	1080P	❌
Field of View	❌	❌	❌	❌	140 degrees (diagonal)	❌
Voice Control	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Frame Rate	❌	❌	❌	❌	up to 30 FPS	❌
Clarity ™ HDR	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
GPS speed and location info in video	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Mobile app to review footage	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅ (Garmin Drive App)	❌
Vault compatible (secure online video storage)	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅ (Garmin Drive compatible)	❌
Camera-assisted features for forward collision warnings, lane departure warnings and “Go” alert.	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌

GAR-0260300#

Garmin dezl OTR 500 Truck Navigator

$359.99

GAR-0273800#

Garmin dezl OTR610 – 6″ GPS Trucking Navigator

$469.99

GAR-0292300

Garmin dezl OTR620

$519.99

GAR-0292400

Garmin dezl OTR720

$659.99

GAR-0274700

Garmin RV 795

$659.99

GAR-0272700#

Garmin dezlCam OTR710

$779.99

GAR-0292700

Garmin dezlCam OTR725

$869.99

GAR-0272800

Garmin RVcam 795

$839.99

GAR-0274000

Garmin dezl OTR810 – 8″ GPS Trucking Navigator

$939.99

GAR-0292500

Garmin dezl OTR820

$1,019.99

GAR-0292600

Garmin dezl OTR1020

$1,319.99

dezl & RV Series	dezl OTR500	dezl OTR610	dezl OTR620	dezl OTR710	dezl OTR720	dezl OTR810	dezl OTR820	dezl OTR1010	dezl OTR1020	dezlCam OTR710	dezlCam OTR725	RV 795	RVcam 795	RV 895	RV 1095
Physical Dimensions	5.40” x 3.0” x 0.70” (13.72 x 7.62 x 1.78 cm)	6.0”W x 3.4”H x 0.7”D (15.2 x 8.6 x 1.9 cm)	6.0”W x 3.4”H x 0.7”D (15.2 x 8.6 x 1.9 cm)	6.97″ W x 4.17″ H x 0.75″ D (17.7 x 10.6 x 1.9 cm)	6.97″ W x 4.17″ H x 0.75″ D (17.7 x 10.6 x 1.9 cm)	7.87″ W x 4.92″ H x 0.79″ D (20.0 x 12.5 x 2.0 cm)	7.87″ W x 4.92″ H x 0.79″ D (20.0 x 12.5 x 2.0 cm)	9.65″ W x 6.06″ H x 0.83″ D (24.5 x 15.4 x 2.1 cm)	9.65″ W x 6.06″ H x 0.83″ D (24.5 x 15.4 x 2.1 cm)	6.97″ W x 4.17″ H x 1.38″ D (17.7 x 10.6 x 3.5 cm)	6.97″ W x 4.17″ H x 1.38″ D (17.7 x 10.6 x 3.5 cm)	6.8”W x 3.9”H x 0.7”D (17.3 x 9.9 x 1.9 cm)	6.97″ W x 4.17″ H x 1.38″ D (17.7 x 10.6 x 3.5 cm)	7.87″ W x 4.92″ H x 0.79″ D (20.0 x 12.5 x 2.0 cm)	9.65″ W x 6.06″ H x 0.83″ D (24.5 x 15.4 x 2.1 cm)
Display Size	4.8”W x 2.7”H (12.1 x 6.8 cm); 5.5” (13.9 cm)	5.7″ W x 3.2″ H (14.5 x 8.1 cm) 6″ diagonal	5.7″ W x 3.2″ H (14.5 x 8.1 cm) 6″ diagonal	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diagonal	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diagonal	6.8″ W x 4.2″ H (17.2 x 10.7 cm); 8″ (20.3 cm) diagonal	6.8″ W x 4.2″ H (17.2 x 10.7 cm); 8″ (20.3 cm) diagonal	8.5″ W x 5.3″ H (21.6 x 13.5 cm); 10.1″ (25.7 cm) diagonal	8.5″ W x 5.3″ H (21.6 x 13.5 cm); 10.1″ (25.7 cm) diagonal	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diag	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diag	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diag	6.0″ W x 3.5″ H (15.2 x 8.9 cm); 6.95″ (17.7 cm) diag	6.8″ W x 4.2″ H (17.2 x 10.7 cm); 8″ (20.3 cm)	8.5″ W x 5.3″ H (21.6 x 13.5 cm); 10.1″ (25.7 cm)
Display Resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Dual-Orientation Display	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Display Type	5.5″ multi-touch, glass, HD color TFT with white backlight	6″ multi-touch, glass, HD color TFT with backlight	6″ multi-touch, glass, HD color TFT with backlight	6.95″ super wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	6.95″ super wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	8″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	8″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	10.1″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-lens capacitive touch panel	10.1″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-lens capacitive touch panel	6.95″ super wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	6.95″ super wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	multi-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with backlight	6.95″ super wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	8″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-cell capacitive touch panel	10.1″ wide view IPS, color TFT, with on-lens capacitive touch panel
Weight	5.31 oz (150.5 g)	6.2 oz (176 g)	6.2 oz (176 g)	8.5 oz (242 g)	8.5 oz (242 g)	14.3 oz (405 g)	14.3 oz (405 g)	19.5 oz (554 g)	19.5 oz (554 g)	9.56 oz (271 g)	9.56 oz (271 g)	8.45 oz (239.6 g)	9.56 oz (271 g)	405 g	554 g
Battery Life	up to 1 hour	up to 1 hour	up to 1 hour	up to 2 hours	up to 1.5 hours	up to 2 hours	up to 2 hours	up to 2 hours	up to 2 hours	up to 30 minutes	up to 30 minutes	up to 1 hour	up to 30 minutes	up to 2 hours	up to 2 hours
Magnetic Mount	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
1″ Ball Adapter with AMPS Plate	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Maps & Memory
Preloaded Street Maps	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Includes Map Updates	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
WiFi Map and Software Updates	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
3D Buildings and Terrain	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅ (3-D Terrain only)	✅	✅ (3-D Terrain only)	✅ (3-D Terrain only)
Data Cards	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)	16 GB microSD™ card for Dash Camera (pre-installed) + another slot for external memory	16 GB microSD™ card for Dash Camera (pre-installed) + another slot for external memory	microSD™ card (not included)	16 GB microSD™ card for Dash Camera (pre-installed)	microSD™ card (not included)	microSD™ card (not included)
Downloadable Satellite Imagery	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Navigation Features
Garmin Real Directions Landmark Guidance	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Millions of Foursquare Points of Interest	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Trip Advisor Traveller Ratings	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Route Shaping Through Preferred cities/streets	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Voice-activated Navigation (operate device with spoken commands)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Includes Traffic	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive app)
Lane Assist with Junctions View (Displays Junction Signs)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bluetooth Calling	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Speed Limit Indicator (Displays Speed Limit for Most Major Roads in the U.S. and Europe)	✅	✅	✅	✅		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Driver Alerts for Sharp curves, School Zones, Red Light and speed Camera Warnings and more	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Route overview with preview of weather along your route	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅
Camera Features
Built-in dash Camera with Automatic Incident Detection	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
Camera Resolution	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	1080P	1080P	❌	1080P	❌	❌
Field of View	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	140 degrees (diagonal)	140 degrees (diagonal)	❌	140 degrees (diagonal)	❌	❌
Voice Control	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅ (for backup camera)	✅ (for backup camera)
Frame Rate	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	up to 30 FPS	up to 30 FPS	❌	up to 30 FPS	❌	❌
Clarity ™ HDR	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
GPS speed and location info in video	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
Mobile app to review footage	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅(Garmin dēzl App)	✅(Garmin dēzl App)	❌	✅ (Garmin Drive App)	❌	❌
Vault compatible (secure online video storage)	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅ (via the Garmin dēzl™ app)	✅ (via the Garmin dēzl™ app)	❌	✅ (Garmin Drive Compatible)	❌	❌
Camera-assisted features for Forward collision Warnings, Lane Departure Warnings, “Go” Alert and Garmin Real Vision	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
Backup Camera Compatible	✅ (BC 40)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)	✅ (BC™ 50)
Advanced Features
Smart Notifications via App	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)	✅	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)
Access to Live Services via App	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)	✅	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)	✅ (with Garmin Drive™ app)
Semi Truck Features
Specialized Truck Routing	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Rated community truck parking	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Community truck destinations	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Wind speed weather overlay	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
CAT scale locator	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Route overview split screen view	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Expert arrival planning with BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Live shower and parking data	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Truck plaza loyalty programs	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Easy break planning	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
PrePass Weigh Station Notifications and Bypass Decisions	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Load-to-Dock Guidance	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Popular Truck Route Data	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Simple Truck Profile	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Truck & Trailer Services Directory	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Trucking Points of Interest	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
IFTA Fuel Logging Capability	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
HOS Violation Warnings	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Headphone Jack/Audio Line-out	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Truck-Specific Speed Limits	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
State & Country Border Notices – Trucking	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Sunrise/ Sunset Times- Trucking	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
Mile Marker Info- Trucking	❌	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌
RV Features
Specialized RV Routing	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
RV Parks & Services Directory	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Road Elevations	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Speed Limit Changes	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
State Border Notices- RV	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Sunrise/ Sunset Times- RV	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mile Marker Info- RV	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Easy Trip Planning (GPX File Sharing)	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅