Garmin DriveSmart 86 review: Verdict The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is a competent device, there’s absolutely no denying that. It has its issues, but for the most part it’s able to do its job admirably.

Available now, the new Garmin DriveSmart 66, 76 and 86 series have suggested retail prices ranging from $249.99 to $349.99. To learn more visit garmin/drive.

We independently review and compare Garmin DriveSmart 86 & Live Traffic against 10 other car gps and navigation app products from 11 brands to help you choose the best.

Garmin DriveSmart 86. This Garmin device has the largest screen of the new line of DriveSmart devices. It measures 8 inches diagonally and can be viewed in portrait or landscape mode.

Garmin DriveSmart 86 Car GPS Navigator. Now 14% Off. $350 $300 at Amazon. $296 at Walmart $350 at Lowe's. This premium Garmin device includes an extensive set of features, the most obvious being ...

The Garmin DriveSmart 66, 76, and 86 sat navs also feature: Access to real-time traffic, live traffic cameras, weather and fuel prices when the sat-nav is paired with a driver’s compatible ...

The Garmin DriveSmart 76 has a 7-inch screen. It can only be viewed in landscape mode and the resolution is slightly lower than the DriveSmart 86 and the Drive Smart 66 — 102-by-600 as opposed ...

A GPS app is not going to give you the level of service you get from a Garmin. If you have the budget, a Garmin DriveSmart device is the way to go.