GPS selector (beta)
Sort our Ratings based on features, brands and other factors.
- What's behind our Ratings?
Our portable GPS ratings are based on dozens of elements methodically reviewed both in the laboratory and in real-world driving. - We look for:
- Calculation time
- Ease of programming
- Satellite connection speed
- Detour options & performance
- Learn more
Recommended GPS navigators
See the navigation devices that perform well in our tests, from basic, budget-priced navigators to full-featured, multimedia units.
GPS Buying Guide
If you're looking for road trip navigational aid, or for a multimedia travel companion on your commute, our buying guide can point you toward the best GPS unit for you.
Where to shop
Shop online or in-store? Thousands of readers report on their experiences shopping for electronics.
Featured Portable GPS Navigation - Magellan Maestro 4350 (Tested)
This unit has a 4.4-inch LCD screen. Notable features include Bluetooth hands-free calling, MP3 player, photo viewer, and
video player. It is traffic capable, with an included FM traffic receiver. This unit is preloaded with maps covering U.S.,
Canada, Puerto Rico.
Hot Topics
- Community
- Featured Forums
- GPS navigation systems
- Auto aftermarket gear
- New car buying and leasing
- All Cars Forums
-
- User Reviews
Share your reviews and provide valuable feedback to other members and our testers. -
- Cars Blog
Read reports on products, news and trends from Consumer Reports' Car experts.
GPS navigational devices are one of the fastest growing product categories at Consumer Reports, where we regularly test GPS. In our tests, we evaluate screen size, portability, ease of use, mounting systems, and other
features. Not one of the GPS navigation systems we've tested is perfect. But a portable GPS system will usually guide you
to your destination. The highest-rated GPS models make it especially easy to enter destinations and they give the most helpful
directions.
-
See also:
-
-
-
Special Section
Guide to driving green
