Rating of the best car navigators in 2020

Cities are constantly growing, which leads to a constant increase in roads. Already because of this factor, many drivers want to choose a quality car GPS navigator. But even if you rarely drive outside of well-researched areas, you are unlikely to know when and where you can expect a traffic jam, a serious accident or road work.

The navigator will be an excellent assistant in this case too. You just need to set the required route and the device will build the route in an optimal way. Our rating of the best GPS navigators will help you choose the model that suits your goals and budget.

The best manufacturers of car navigators

Technically, GPS navigators are practically indistinguishable from tablets, smartphones and even modern MP3 players equipped with a touchscreen display. This allows the devices under consideration to be produced by any brand that manufactures its products in this segment. However, not all companies are ready to spend time and money on concluding agreements with software developers for navigation, as well as developing a new product. For this reason, only a limited number of manufacturers offer high-quality navigation devices today. The most popular among them are the following brands:

1. AvtoVision
2. Prology
3. Navitel
4. Garmin
5. Digma

LEXAND SA5 HD +

The LEXAND brand is in great demand among Russian drivers, therefore it is its device that opens our rating. The reliable navigator SA5 HD + is equipped with a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. The time of "hot", "warm" and "cold" start for this model is 10, 32 and 34 seconds, respectively. The hardware platform of the LEXAND SA5 HD + navigator is represented by an 800 MHz processor, 128 megabytes of RAM, 4 gigabytes of internal memory, Windows CE 6.0 and a 3G modem. The monitored model is equipped with Navitel software with pre-installed maps for Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Ukraine, Iceland and Finland.

Advantages:

• high navigation accuracy
• Software from Navitel
• variety of maps available
• nice price
• device speed
• capacious battery 1100 mAh
• FM Transmitter and Hands-Free Mode

Disadvantages:

• average display quality
• slow speed of connection to satellites

Prology iMap-5700

Are you looking for a cheap navigator that can boast excellent build and attractive design for under 5000 rubles? Then Prology's iMap-5700 is perfect for you. There is a 5-inch display with a resolution of 480x272 pixels, an MStar processor with a frequency of 800 MHz and 128 MB of memory. In addition to navigation functions, the device offers users several simple games, the ability to view videos and photos, and an MP3 player. The navigator works either from a cigarette lighter or from a built-in 600 mAh battery. In the reviews of the navigator, users note an excellent cartographic coverage that covers Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and 9 more countries. The total number of settlements available in the iMap-5700 is 370,000, but 30,000 of them are offered in HD format.

Advantages:

• maps for over 370 thousand settlements
• high build quality
• intuitive controls
• fast connection to satellites
• navigation accuracy
• functionality
• support for NMEA 0183 standard

Disadvantages:

• absent

Prestigio GeoVision 5068

On the ninth line is a good navigator with a radar detector from Prestigio. The GeoVision 5068 is also equipped with Navitel software, making it an excellent choice for travel in Russia and the CIS. In addition to the standard features, this inexpensive but good navigator has a trip computer, as well as the functions of sound signaling, Trick-Back and voice messages. The screen in GeoVision 5068 has a resolution of 800x480 pixels, and its diagonal is 5 inches. In terms of the hardware platform, the monitored device is completely similar to the models described above. As regards the delivery set of a good budgetary model of the Prestigio navigator, it will satisfy any buyer: a car mount and charger, a USB cable, a quick user guide and a stylus.

Advantages:

• combo navigator assembly
• reasoned cost
• attractive design
• high quality matrix
• device equipment
• functionality
• frequent updates

Disadvantages:

• not found for its price

Prology iMap-5200

Another good car navigator from Prology is the iMap-5200. However, we have an almost complete analogue of the device described above: a 5-inch screen, an 800 MHz processor, maps for 12 countries, built-in games and a memory card slot. The main difference is the slightly different design, which has changed in the new version, and minor software changes.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly
• good autonomy
• compact size
• convenient bracket
• good matrix
• maps for 12 countries

Disadvantages:

• no critical remarks found

Navitel G500

Many users are extremely positive about the navigator from Navitel, called the G500. This device costs only 5,000 rubles, but it bypasses more expensive solutions in terms of accuracy. The navigator is equipped with a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 480x272 pixels. The hardware platform of an excellent navigator with GLONASS support is represented by a MediaTek 800 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM. There is only 4 gigabytes of built-in memory, but it can be expanded with microSD cards. Like most competitors, the G500 can play music and video, and in addition to downloading local maps, route calculation and other classic features, the Navitel device also supports voice messages.

Advantages:

• high navigation accuracy
• excellent screen and touchscreen work
• very fast satellite search
• GLONASS support
• convenient control
• perfect combination of price and quality

Disadvantages:

• limitations in multimedia capabilities caused by outdated OS

Dunobil Modern 5.0

Dunobil has a long history of producing first-class compact navigators with a 5-inch display. One of the best among them is Modern 5.0, which runs Windows CE 6. There is a bright display with a resolution of 480x272 pixels. It is also worth paying attention to this device if, when choosing a GPS navigator, you want to get not only a navigation, but also a multimedia device. To pass the time, there is the possibility of playing music and video, displaying images, as well as radio and a few simple games. Also, according to reviews of the Modern 5.0 navigator, one can distinguish the excellent speed of its operation, which is not least ensured by the Navitel software pre-installed on the device.

Advantages:

• attractive cost
• high quality screen
• system speed
• laconic design
• thoughtful menu
• good autonomy
• high positioning accuracy
• finding satellites quickly

Disadvantages:

• essential not found

Digma AllDrive 501

Next in line is the most affordable among the budget car navigators included in our rating. The AllDrive 501 is designed in a typical Digma style that will appeal to its fans. The price of this device starts from 3000 rubles. For this amount, the user receives a 5-inch LCD matrix with a resolution of 480x272 pixels, 128 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. Digma AllDrive 501 is powered by Windows CE 6.0, and the reviewed model is powered by a 950 mAh battery.In addition to navigation, the user can use functions such as playing video and music or viewing photos. If 4 GB of storage is not enough for maps, movies and your favorite songs, then it can be expanded with microSD cards. Otherwise, we have an extremely simple model with no frills. However, for its price, the AllDrive 501 can be safely called the best inexpensive navigator for a car today.

Advantages:

• high-quality assembly
• not bad matrix
• navigation accuracy
• compact size
• stylish appearance

Disadvantages:

• including price no

AvtoVision 7GL

An excellent navigator with a 7-inch screen and 3G support is offered by AvtoVision. With a cost of 7,000 rubles, the 7GL model is an excellent choice for the driver. Due to the good screen resolution, not only is the map and fonts displayed more accurately, but it also becomes possible to use the device for other purposes. So, thanks to the full version of Android 5.1 on board, you can install applications and even games here. The latter, however, can be extremely simple, because the inexpensive AvtoVision car navigator is equipped with a low-power 1000 MHz processor and 1 GB of RAM. Included with the 7GL, the user receives a license key for the Navitel software, as well as a glass mount and an adapter for charging through the cigarette lighter. For its price, we have the best navigator with SIM cards in the review, but AvtoVision separated one drawback from the title of an ideal device in the form of a very weak Wi-Fi module.

Advantages:

• built-in 3G-module and two SIM card slots
• Android operating system
• big screen
• system speed
• high quality screen
• speed of finding satellites
• excellent build

Disadvantages:

• Wi-Fi quality
• scratch-resistant display
• battery life no more than 2.5 hours

Navitel T700 3G

If you need a stylish and reliable hybrid navigator, then pay attention to the T700 3G model from the Navitel brand. This device is equipped with a high-quality 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels and has a tray for two SIM-cards. The hardware platform of the novelty is represented by a 1.3 gigahertz processor, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage. The latter can be expanded by the user if necessary with microSD cards. This navigator works with GPS and GLONASS support under Android 6.0, so you can install any applications suitable for this OS version on it. Of the useful functions in Navitel T700 3G, there is an audible alarm, traffic jams and voice messages. The average cost of this model is 6,500, which is an excellent offer for its capabilities.

Advantages:

• Dual SIM tray and 3G support
• high-quality assembly and performance
• capacious battery 2800 mAh
• frequent map updates
• high-quality display
• functionality
• high accuracy of navigation

Disadvantages:

• poor quality cameras

Garmin Drive 61 RUS LMT

Drive 61 RUS LMT is a popular navigator model manufactured by Garmin. The cost of this device is slightly higher than competing products, but it includes an unlimited subscription to a pre-installed map of Russia and traffic information. Other advantages of the monitored model include notification of the driver about fatigue, danger of collision and departure from the lane. Also, in their reviews, car owners in the Drive 61 RUS LMT navigator highlight several important functional advantages, such as displaying the weather forecast, the ability to send information about the trip to selected contacts, displaying the current situation on the road, as well as information about parking lots. All this is complemented by the output of TripAdvisor ratings for popular points of interest and support for branded cameras Garmin BC 30 (rearview) and Garmin babyCam. Thanks to this functionality, in terms of price-quality ratio, the navigator is one of the most interesting proposals if you are ready to allocate 11 thousand rubles for such a device.

Advantages:

• excellent 6.1-inch display (800x480)
• support for external cameras
• display of ratings about objects from TripAdvisor
• display of traffic situation and weather
• functions for driver safety

Disadvantages:

• no

Garmin DriveAssist 51 RUS LMT

The most expensive model in the review closes our TOP of quality GPS navigators. It is the high functionality that allowed the Garmin device to be in the first position of the rating. In terms of characteristics, the navigator is significantly superior to most competitors. Among the useful features of the reviewed model are voice messages, sound alarms, Hands-Free, as well as playing MP4 videos in Full HD. But most importantly, we have before us the only navigator for a car with a DVR on the list. At the same time, like the Drive 61 RUS LMT model, the monitored model supports babyCam and BC 30 cameras. Among other things, the navigator with a Garmin video recorder can display notifications from a smartphone, allows you to take photos, has an unlimited subscription to a map and traffic data, and is able to display on a weather forecast screen and has a number of features to improve driving safety.

Advantages:

• complete with memory card
• dvr function
• weather forecast display
• traffic jam information
• location tracking accuracy
• lane departure warning
• collision alert
• perpetual subscription to pre-installed card

Disadvantages:

• high price
• very modest autonomy
• low display resolution (for its price)

Which car navigator to buy

Our ranking of the best car navigators includes 11 first-class models from 8 leading manufacturers. The list includes both budget solutions with only basic functions, and more expensive devices with advanced capabilities. This will allow you to easily decide which navigator is best for your individual requirements and allocated budget.