Wearable4U - Garmin DriveSmart 86, 8-inch Car GPS Navigator with Bright, Crisp High-Res Maps and Voice Assist with Power Pack Bundle

Works very well I'm happy with the quality, durability, and ease of installation 👍

This was bought for my wife, to replace a smaller Garmin that she uses in her Lexus RX350. She wants to do some longer solo trips, and this should help in navigating around Seattle where her daughters live. As far as I know, this model has the largest screen size for a passenger car sized Garmin. The screen is bright and clear, and the map includes many customization options. Also, complex voice control is possible, and there are customizable interfaces to notifications from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There are a lot more options than possible to discuss in a short review.Note also that the power and connectivity interface is different from other Garmin models- this customized package includes an external battery for power options and support.I did do a full update on the software and maps online, but found that it was easier to manually enter the addresses from the old one.

this product is very helpful for drivers travelling all around long distance very accurate mapping,displaying clear image of route speed,ahead traffic condition.

When I purchased this, I just wanted a larger, sharper screen than my old Nuvi.I had lots of problems with all the "Smart" features with this new unit. It would not work with my car's Bluetooth. Not sure why, but there was never any audio, unless I shutoff the Bluetooth of the GPS, and then got audio from the actual GPS unit.Also I didn't like it when it was paired with my Iphone. Text messages would obscure the screen while I was trying to navigate. And for some reason the audio driving instructions would suddenly disappear.Once I disabled all Bluetooth functions, the unit worked great, just like my old Nuvi but with a better screen. I did like it that now I can give it voice commands and not fiddle with it while I am driving.Also, I was happy to be able to download all my locations from my Nuvi onto the new GPS by using the the Garmin Express program.Update: Since I submitted this review, I discovered there is a way in the settings, to select which notifications from the phone show up on the Garmin screen. I have de-selected all of them except for incoming call. This makes the GPS a much better tool. I still get the sound notification that I have a text, but there is nothing on the GPS screen, and that is what I prefer.

works great

I bought this in April 2023. It has now suddenly stopped functioning! I am unable to get the GPS to find a location. It will not connect to my phone any longer. It will not download any map updates. It will not connect to the Garmin Apps (Garmin Drive or Garmin Smart). It's functionality is gone! Garmin Support is useless!I paid nearly $400 (with tax) two years ago, now it is junk!It's like Garmin simply stops the function of the device to force the customer to buy a new product! And after only two years! My previous Garmin GPS worked for more than 10 years which is why I bought another one. Not again!I don't see how I can trust Garmin by buying another Garmin Product if this is how they treat their customers!

The graphics are clear and the map is up-to-date. I'm not a sophisticated user of this thing, but for my money it's fine! It replaced an older Garmin which had a bad habit of cutting out without warning. This one has sat up on my dashboard happily, turning on instantly and staying on! I put up with the old unit, thinking that the terrible heat generated by the Arizona sun was causing the problems. This machine just shrugs it off and keeps perking along !

Being a Garmin GPS user for some time. Then, I upgraded to this current technology model of great screen, many other functions, and useful additional information. The processor is really fast. Perfect for interstate travel and longer trips. Outside of cities, you cannot depend on the smartphone GPS, on interstates and otherwise. Often, it is not available, and info is minimal, so not really useful for longer trips. Just get it. It will be of crucial value, where you need safety and travel info. One function I love is the dynamic information of where the next rest area going to be and how far--same for gas stations and other info. Trust me. GET IT.