15 best automobile navigators

Car navigation – an essential device for travel and long trips by car. Navigator simplifies moving around an unfamiliar city, with most software (Navitel, Progorod, etc.) allow the use of fresh cards without Internet access. For updates ON the Navigator applies a built-in GSM module or Wi-Fi where you can join the smartphone. More expensive models can be equipped with a DVR and radar detector and even act in the role of the rear view mirror. Such a "combo device" is intended to save much space in the car.

Check out our ranking of the best navigation devices for the car. The selection of the best navigators were identified:

1. Technical characteristics and functionality of the device
2. The popularity of the Navigator
3. Value (cost and quality)
4. Customer reviews
5. Expert opinions

Inexpensive best navigation for car: budget is up to 4000 RUB.

To choose the best model of navigation in a price segment to 4000 rubles extremely simple task. To make a selection of the best models, based on the reviews – not the best idea. The fact that the lion's share of what they write – custom text. This is especially true for budget Chinese models. There are examples where almost 90% of all reviews written regular managers, which does not allow to assess the real quality characteristics of the Navigator.

Therefore, our rating budget car navigators we have built based on technical specifications and cost, and only indirectly take into account reviews. We also selected only those models that can be purchased in 2018.

5 Garmin Nuvi 1200

The simplicity of the algorithms work in the city. A rich selection of options
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 670 roubles
Rating (2021): 4.2

Nuvi 1200 is the most simple, compact and affordable GPS Navigator from Garmin range. Is worth mere pennies, but the configuration is not saved: you have a case, car cigarette lighter socket, vacuum fasteners, and uploaded maps with the latest updates. And with its task model to cope perfectly, without hesitation swiping through winding streets in remote communities, not to mention the large cities. Really to find the small village, it is better to start to set the closest city, and then to get him to the desired location.

What else pleases in the Nuvi 1200 is the abundance of basic options. In relation to the ways offered pharmacies, gas stations, cafes, airports, hotels and other important locations. Apparatus in advance, meters for 300, warns you about speed bumps, the tracking chambers and the exit route. Regional unpaved roads Navigator also sees great. Occasionally it happens that the connection GPS still lost, and then a couple of minutes you have to wait until she recovers. And autonomy in practice was not so great as might be desired – the device is unplugged the car will work from the power for 2 hours instead of the stated 4.

4 Prology iMap-5800

Everything you need for a reasonable price
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 3 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.3

The next place of our ranking is Navigator Prology iMap-5800. This is an updated version of the famous Navigator Prology iMap-5600, with the only difference that the iMap 5800 is no PS/2 connector. But there was support standard NMEA 0183.

Prology is a product of American origin. The progenitor of the brand is the company "Saturn High-Tech". At present, the production capacity of the company is located in China.

In General, it is the most common model with a standard set of functions: built-in map, route calculation, voice messages. It is possible to load maps of the area. You can view graphic files, watch videos and listen to music.

Positive reviews of the Prology iMap-5800 much because the Navigator is no longer a novelty. Popular model purchased for several reasons:

• GPS works well, picks up satellites with no complaints
• Pleased with the presence of 3D map rendering
• Build quality is good, despite the low price
• The display is free of glare.

There are really a few negative reviews regarding premature failures of the Navigator. Apparently, this is due to the emergence of bad batches or outright fakes. How real these facts, we can only guess.

3 Digma AllDrive 505

Working with program CityGuide. Reading, viewing photos and videos
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 2 990 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

With the basic functions of Navigator to cope adequately: starts in just a few seconds, just finds the end point of the route offers intelligent travel options and provides a great overview of the map. Color screen is bright enough not to satanarsa in Sunny weather and do not dazzle the eye in the evening. Voice prompts a bit, but a turn to miss, and will not give. The developers propose to use the machine and for leisure by integrating into the shell game application, a video player, as well as programs for reading books and listening to audio.

2 NAVITEL C500

The best speed work. Built-in maps of Russia
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 3 650 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

It's still early to write off the car navigation from the accounts before! And to name their slowness is also nothing modern models like NAVITEL C500 in seconds find the address you need, navigate the most logical route, report estimated time of arrival, and at the same time and open the next POI. Wit and shustrostyu device is obliged to well-selected components: CPU Mstar МЅВ2531А (800 MHz), RAM 128 MB and built – 4 GB. With the satellite navigation device communicates via chipset MediaTek MSR2112 to make the GPS signal carrier frequency at 1575.42 MHz. In other words, to the connection quality there is not a single claim or in reviews, or in reviews.

C500 – the budget device of all the "Navitel", but it comes preloaded with detailed cartography of Russia, that is, fully ready for operation immediately after purchase. The update is absolutely free of charge, however, is exclusively via USB cable – the wireless way available. In addition to basic functions is FM receiver, AUX output and a media player, there is support for microSD up to 32GB, so you can always hear the latest news or a favorite track list. Navigator conveniently attached to the windshield, plugs into the cigarette lighter, but it is able to work independently from the built-in battery capacity of 950 mA * h

1 LEXAND SA5+

The best features in the budget segment
Country: Russia
Average price: 3 100 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

First place in the rating took the model of "LEXAND SA5+" – one of the best selling automobile navigators in Russia. This is a very functional device, the cost of which does not exceed 5,000 rubles. Among budget models in our ranking only "LEXAND SA5+" is the mode of Hands-Free, Bluetooth. The Navigator is the most capacious battery – 1100 mAh. There are built-in games for fans to pass the time in traffic. Navigator comes with preloaded maps "Navitel" – one of the best softwares for Russian roads.

It's a pity that there is no support for NMEA 0183 standard (ensures interoperability of the GPS receiver with all popular programs for GPS-navigation).

In favor of navigators Lexand says that it is a Russian brand of portable consumer electronics. The company is experienced operating in the market since 1989. This gives some hope that the support of the automotive gadget (updates) will take place without delay.

User reviews

Advantages:

• Excellent package
• Good functionality for a low price – said 90% of all users
• The multimedia capabilities – you can watch photos, videos, music
• Good build quality

Cons:

• The screen resolution could be done a little more
• Despite the battery capacity, the battery holds not so long
• The cord is a bit short (typical of many modern auto navigators)
  

Best navigation for car with 6-7 inch diagonal

Some car owners it is important that the device not only fulfilled its main function – the determination of the route, but also possessed excellent multimedia capabilities and high-quality display. Navigation with a screen diagonal of 6 to 7 inches allow you to view videos with higher resolution. The more a diagonal – the better use of the GPS device.

At the same time, the choice of devices with a larger today is not as large as, for example, in the category of navigators with 5 inch displays.

3 Prestigio GeoVision Tour 4 Progorod





The best combination of price and functionality. Modern OS
Country: China
Average price: 4 800 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.3

Flagship navigation devices for cars GeoVision only managed to appear as already entered in top consumer award. This is not surprising, since his younger brother Tour 3 is proven. He was the first across the guard automotive GPS got rid of the outdated Windows CE and began to run Android. And 4-I model works with a processor with a capacity of 1.3 MHz 8.0 based on Android, equipped with touch LCD screen, has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB (of which about 3.6 available) of internal memory. In fact, it is a complete electronic avtoplanet working without bugs in a multitasking mode.

Those who managed to experience the device, note the excellent reception of networking, quick response sensor, touch and swipe, good software for navigation. In the device pre-installed software "Progorod", popular service "Yandex-Maps" and "Navigator", a set of 3D maps. Free replacement and upgrade is implemented in any convenient way – USB, Wi-Fi, 3G (there is a slot for SIM-card) or Bluetooth. Through the Internet you can also update the database on radars and police cameras, the key points of POI. The device is powered by cigarette lighter 12V, but it is capable of up to 5 hours to work in offline mode – knowingly installed battery capacity of 2500 mA∙h.

Software	Advantages and Disadvantages
Navitel	The most popular (60% of the Russian market) + Largest selection of navigation devices with preinstalled software "Navitel" + Multi-platform support (supports all known platforms, including Android, iOS and Windows) + A lot of free services, including the tube and information about the radar + To use don't need Internet access - Not the most convenient interface cards - High demands on the performance of the device
Progorod	+ Large routing for Russia and more than 60 countries of the world Possible view of complex road junctions, intersections are drawn + Inexpensive license (only 950 rubles). + To use don't need Internet access + Free download maps OpenStreetMap Is a relatively young
Garmin	+ Most realistic pictures of roads and signs + The most comprehensive coverage of territory of the Russian Federation (about 200 000 settlements) + Regular updates (every three months) + Advanced search address, even the body and structure + You can install the maps of the CIS, Europe, North America, etc. + Free traffic information service Odnoprestolnoj (works only in expensive navigation devices from Garmin)
iGO	+ Easy setup and management + Convenient modes day and night view + Autoscaling maps in real time + High quality drawing 3D maps + Thoughtful voice control + High-quality voice assistant - Not frequent updates - More suitable for travels abroad

2 NAVITEL T700 3G





The multifunctional device. Licensed cartography 47 countries
Country: Russia (made in China)
Average price: 6 000 RUB
Rating (2021): 4.7

Spoiled users of automotive electronics is difficult to surprise, but the company "Navitel" succeeded. Whether the joke – to give buyers the Navigator T700 3G license set of maps of almost fifty countries, which is also subject to free lifetime updates. It is immediately evident that the device is designed for serious travelers. Moreover, it is quite good to use as a phone, tablet, taximeter, video and even radar detector – just download and run the appropriate applications and functions of radar detectors even have a pre-installed database of SpeedCam.

The next useful feature of Pathfinder is the ability to install two SIM cards support 2G/3G, which gives access to the mobile Internet, and that, in turn, to the storehouse of valuable information about weather, traffic, options for optimization of traffic, etc. Installed modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS allow you to receive and send data to other devices, keeping connected with the satellites to determine the location. And the device is equipped with main and front camera. Miracles from them should not wait, but to organize a video call on WhatsApp or photographing the text of the technical indicators 2 and 0.3 MP is enough.

1 Garmin Drive 61 RUS LMT





Best design. Clear navigation instructions
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 12 900 RUB
Rating (2021): 5.0

Traditionally good increased to 6.1” display diagonal size adds solidity to the device and greatly simplifies its management. Drive 61 can be recommended to people who value their time – no delays and lags in the operation of the device is not seen. The same can be said about voice control: the menu is instant, and a working radio that is not a hindrance. Not to mention the performance of voice prompts: the names of the streets they complement the visible landmarks, such as traffic or restaurant. Thanks to them, there is no need to look to the address labels, simply listen to the instructions of the electronic assistant.


Best navigation for car 2 in 1 3 in 1

The combination of in-vehicle devices – formed in recent years. The market appears more and more automotive gadgets in the format of "2 in 1" and "3 in 1". The combination of Navigator with DVR can be very useful for saving space on the windshield (and some combo models is the radar detector). In addition, there will be problems with power two devices from one cigarette lighter socket.

We offer you to familiarize yourself with the three best combined with a GPS which can be purchased in 2018.

4 XPX PM-718





The best budget car GPS Navigator 2 in 1 display 7”
Country: China
Average price: 3 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.0

Recognize that among the best this device has been included only because of its low cost. To find a gadget with a 7-inch display and a video function cheaper 3.5 thousand rubles agree, that has the problem. But the manufacturer, judging by the description, is laid back and good functionality: a built-in Bluetooth allows you to enable the phone hands-free mode, the TFT colour display provides auto brightness adjustment, there is support for all popular audio and video formats, as well as some graphics (gpeg, bmp, gif, png) and text (. txt). In the Datasheet there is no information on software for navigation, but in the reviews mentioned two programs (I must say, very decent) – Navitel and iGo.

The screen resolution is standard for 7-inch – 800x480. This is quite enough for comfortable viewing maps in 3-dimensional space. Stated battery capacity of 1200 mA * h also should suffice for standard operation mode. The quality of the video is unknown, as well as about the type of chipset, the amount of operating memory. In General, if you believe the indirectly collected data, the Navigator from the young Chinese company is able to show remarkable talents as a media player, but as compostello is still a "dark horse".


3 Lexand SC7 PRO HD





In-car tablet with 7" screen. Card 60 countries
Average price: 4 990 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

Device SC7 PRO HD from the company Lexand intended for use primarily as a GPS Navigator, and secondly, as an ordinary tablet PC. Moreover, the model is multi-functional and could replace 2-SIM smartphone and budget DVR with dual cameras of 3 and 1.3 MP. Usually the price of such gadgets are not too available, and if you add the cost of a set of navigational charts, or even turns out to be exorbitant. As for this model, it originally provided navigation set "Progorod" with possibility of free download maps 60 countries to choose from.

On Board the spacecraft 2-core processor МТ8312 (1.3 MHz) and GPU Mali-400 MP. RAM and internal memory is small: 1 and 8 GB respectively. For the entertainment part, for example, watching high resolution videos or heavy gaming, this is not enough, but a simple task, the gadget copes fine. Its main component is the GPS module, the feedback works almost flawlessly, so the owners can count on confident help with the route. Lame only quality video recording, so to use the camera better as a backup only.

2 TomTom START 62

A proprietary software package with a free upgrade
Country: Netherlands (made in China)
Average price: 18 300 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

Navigation TomTom are very popular in EU and North America, whereas in the markets of Eastern Europe is relatively recent. Among their advantages is the ability to build the most simple and obvious routes with a minimal number of twists and turns. It is no coincidence that TomTom along with the Japanese Denso Corporation (Toyota Group) in 2019 was doing software development for Autonomous vehicle and before Apple chose navigation maps for mobile devices with iOS.

In the model START 62 also include all the necessary navigation support and free up to date subscription Lifetime Maps ("while it operates"). Any destination is easily found by touching a point on a 6-inch touch screen, or through manual entry in the search menu. Advanced functionality helps the driver of a car to prepare for the showdown, prompting the right lane, and a built in radar detector very useful from the point of view of road safety. And technically the Navigator made perfect: bright screen, quality plastic shell with integrated holder. The only thing that upsets users, judging by their reviews – receive data about surrounding traffic is available as an accessory and is not cheap.

1 Garmin DriveAssist 51 RUS LMT

Status brand. Intellectual functions and services in real time
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 23 700 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.7

But Garmin would not be a "Garmin" if not to put a bullet in their offspring a lot of additional "buns". For example, the device will always prompt when you need to reset the speed, the size of its database of stationary surveillance cameras would envy the lion's share of radar detectors. Traffic congestion can be monitored via the proprietary application Smartphone Link. If the driver still managed to hit traffic, he may be distracted by their own Affairs, and when the flow of cars to move forward, the gadget will inform him about it. The Forward Collision Warning function warns about a dangerous approximation to the neighboring vehicles, and Lane Departure Warning on the exit lanes.

Best car navigation premium and novelties

3 TomTom GO 6200 PROFESSIONAL

Compatible with Siri and Google Now. Built-in SIM card with unlimited Internet
Country: Netherlands
Average price: 26 500 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.5

It seems that navigators began to win the battle with smartphones for a place in the car. Friendly phone brethren faltered after the appearance of the latest navigation systems with GPS when the TomTom took on the offensive line Go with the flagship 6200. Among its features – unlimited Internet across Europe (this feature is not supported in all countries), unlimited time subscription for free map update and access a database of speed cameras, the synchronization with the previous Navigator through cloud storage, the provision of traffic information service TomTom Traffic.

The device can sync with your smart assistant Siri (iPhone) or Google Now (Android) to request all necessary information by voice. In addition, the device is equipped with a system for predicting the route through which he remembers the most visited places and it offers the best options for travel. GPS Navigator is very popular in Western Europe, whereas Russia is still considered exotic.

2 Dunobil Parking Monitor

The best novelty 2019. Rear view camera
Country: Germany (made in China)
Average price: 8 790 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.4

The main "chip" novelties is the possibility to connect a rear view camera (included), which significantly facilitates reverse Parking. The angle of 120° is enough to look at the needed area and to estimate a road situation. As befits a modern gadget, the Navigator connects to other devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and can also serve as a multimedia portal for entertainment during the stay.

1 Garmin DriveSmart 61 RUS LMT

TOP model of the series DriveSmart. High-quality display of traffic without traffic jams
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 15 390 RUB.
Rating (2021): 4.9

At first glance it seems that 51-th model, her younger sister, this modification differs only in screen size – 7" instead of 5. In fact, there are differences. First sight evident that Garmin, known for its conservative approach to design, still heeded the demands of progress and removed the cm frame. Now the entire visible part of the display is working, which affects not only the solidity, and ease of management.

Thanks to the excellent quality plastic and sturdy build looks DriveSmart 61 really expensive. Functionally, the device is flawless: loaded and positioned quickly to weather conditions is not affected, no freezes and no brakes. Great for impatient users. Ralizatsii voice control in the reviews and is considered one of the best – the gadget does not interfere with the working of the media system. To a very high level also brought the technology of online display tubes RDS which accurately builds an optimal route.

How to choose a good car GPS Navigator

The choice of a good, functional, and, most importantly, a reliable Navigator, it is very difficult. In order not to be mistaken with the purchase, we recommend you to pay attention to the following parameters:

• Operating system. The most widely navigation, running on Android. There are a number of alternative OSes such as Navitel, Windows, etc.
• Type of cards. Similarly, the operating systems, the Navigator can be based on different cards. The most famous are the maps from the Navitel – percentage navigators with them on Board exceeds 50% of the total number of models. There are more "exotic" options: Garmin, "AVTOSPUTNIK", "Progorod", Navteq, iGO, and many others.
• Tube. Visualization of traffic in real time is a very important feature of the Navigator. If the question time for You is very relevant, boldly dismissing the navigators without the support of this function.
• The presence of FMmodule. A very useful feature of the gadget, since the radio is not only a way to stay in touch with civilization, but also a way to learn important information about the weather conditions and the situation on the roads (one of the types of traffic alerts).
• The size of the display. Since the driver is forced to focus on the road, consider the information on the display can often be impossible. If You are accustomed to navigate by visual indicators, rather than by voice assistance, then give preference to the gadget with a large screen (about seven inches).
• GPS or GLONASS. The answer is simple: both. The fact that GPS is a system developed in the United States, which provides world coverage of 32 satellites. GLONASS is the Russian system, which account for 24 satellites, which are located exclusively on the territory of Russia.
Hybridity. On the market you can find a great number of navigators with built-in features of the DVR or radar detector, or both. The reliability of such devices (due to a larger number of functions) is lower than the standard navigation, but if necessary (and save space and money) you can make a choice in favor of hybrid models.

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