Garmin Drivesmart 86

Specifications

DIMENSION - 7.6"W x 4.7"H x 0.77"D (19.2 x 11.9 x 1.8 mm)
DISPLAY SIZE - 6.8" W x 4.2" H (17.2 x 10.7 cm); 8" diag (20.3 cm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION - 1280 x 800 pixels
DISPLAY TYPE - multi-touch, glass, WXGA color TFT with backlight
WEIGHT - 10.41 oz (295.2 g)
BATTERY TYPE - rechargeable lithium-ion
BATTERY LIFE - up to 1 hour

Navigation Features

GARMIN REAL DIRECTIONS™ LANDMARK GUIDANCE
MILLIONS OF FOURSQUARE® POINTS OF INTEREST
TRIPADVISOR® TRAVELER RATINGS
ROUTE SHAPING THROUGH PREFERRED CITIES/STREETS
INCLUDES TRAFFIC
LANE ASSIST WITH JUNCTION VIEW (DISPLAYS JUNCTION SIGNS)
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
VOICE-ACTIVATED NAVIGATION (OPERATE DEVICE WITH SPOKEN COMMANDS)

What's in the box?

Garmin Drive 86
Vehicle suction cup mount
Traffic receiver
vehicle power cable
Documentation

The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is a very capable GPS gadget with many useful in-built functions. In addition to its high price and lack of unique features, this option seems unnecessary when weighed against the mapping features available on a smartphone.

Important data and map details are shown on this 6 GPS navigator’s brilliant, high-resolution edge-to-edge touchscreen. Thanks to the hands-free calling capabilities of your compatible Bluetooth-enabled smartphone and the helpful Garmin voice aid, you may easily ask for directions to anywhere you’d want to travel. The United States, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas are all included in the map coverage and road trip-ready coverage. The available features on the road include the HISTORY database of significant locations, a directory of U.S. national parks, traveler evaluations from Tripadvisor, and millions of points of interest from Foursquare. A Wi-Fi connection enables simple offline maps and software upgrades.

Driver alerts notify you of abrupt turns, speed changes, railroad crossings, and more to improve safety and situational awareness on the road. Not everywhere has the option to get alerts before approaching a red light or speed camera. With Alexa already installed, you can safely enjoy music, audiobooks, the news, and more without taking your focus off the road. The Wearable4U Power Bank, with the wall and car USB charging adapters, will ensure that your gadget never runs out of juice. The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is a GPS navigator that will make your trips easier. You can quickly get where you need to go with the help of Garmin’s voice-assisted navigation. The clear 8-inch dual-orientation display and up-to-date maps of North America guide the trip, warning of upcoming speed changes and possible dangers. TripAdvisor reviews, a list of U.S. national parks, and a database of historical landmarks may all help you plan the perfect road trip.

If you have a smartphone compatible with the Garmin Drive app, you can see real-time information on traffic, gas prices, parking, the weather, and traffic cameras right on your screen. With Alexa Preinstalled (Use this feature at your own risk; drivers should always pay attention to the road). Using voice commands and the Garmin Drive app on your compatible phone, you can play music, listen to audiobooks, get the news, and more without taking your hands off the wheel. GPS receiver with a 6″ display. Calling without holding the phone. Integrated Alexa driver warnings are perfect for long car rides. This 8-inch GPS device has a high-resolution, edge-to-edge touchscreen that displays information well in either landscape or portrait orientation.