The best car GPS navigators of 2019

This category presents models of navigators, costing up to 5,000 rubles for various vehicles. Such models have poor functionality, but good cards. The list was formed on the basis of user reviews from different CIS countries. In addition, we took into account the quality of the fasteners, the stability of the work. For obvious reasons, such models will not please you with amazing image quality, alerts and anti-jamming, but they won’t let you down in reliability over the long term of use!

The top 10 GPS navigators are opened by the NAVITEL N500, equipped with a simple 5-inch TFT screen, but good signal susceptibility. This gadget is based on Windows CE 6.0. It is worth adding that the device has pre-installed NAVITEL software with access to maps of several CIS countries at once, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, other Baltic countries and the Caucasus. In addition to the huge database, the advantages of the device include the amount of internal memory, which can be increased up to 32 GB. However, to display the exact coordinates of stores, gas stations, restaurants, this is enough. Additionally, users have the opportunity to receive hints regarding safe rebuilding, etc. The standard mount is strong enough.

The LEXAND SA5 HD model is another budget but good navigator for cars with a capacity of 1100 mAh. This is enough for continuous 2-hour operation. In this case, you can connect an external 12V power supply to the cigarette lighter. At the same time, the device is equipped with pre-installed NAVITEL maps to display the exact locations of various places in the CIS. In addition, you can broadcast a map of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and several other European countries. A high-quality and durable glass holder, stylish LCD-screen with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels deserves special attention. Touch control is provided.

Perhaps you do not need many functions at all, and build quality and stability play a priority. In this case, you can trust the iMap-5200 users. Many buyers are advised to buy a budget Prology GPS navigator due to its reliability and durable five-inch touch-screen display. In addition, a 66-channel receiver is mounted in the model, 4 gigabytes of internal memory. In addition, the developers equipped the device with a fairly good polymer battery, whose capacity is 600 mAh, which is enough for about 2 hours of operation. NAVITEL is used as software for travel management in 12 different countries, including Russia.

This model weighs only 160 grams, attracts with its compact size and powerful Mstar MSB2531 chipset. Inexpensive, but a good car navigator has access to the pre-installed NAVITEL maps. There is a color display with good color reproduction and a diagonal of 5 inches. The screen resolution is 480 by 272 pixels. Judging by the comments, the model has an advanced backlight, it works stably. In any case, in the territory of Russia and neighboring states. The quality of the display, according to users, is consistent with the price, but the developers made a bias on build quality. In particular, durable retainers are attractive.

The best low-cost GPS navigator for cars for 2019 is the Prology iMap-5700 model, equipped with a touch screen, 66-channel receiver, battery for up to 2 hours of battery life. Familiar characteristics, right? In fact, this model differs from its predecessor in an improved cartographic coverage covering 11 states, including Poland and Latvia. At the same time, it supports more than 370,000 settlements. Of these, about 30,000 with HD mapping. In memory, the most popular zones included in the license are installed. If necessary, add-ons can be additionally downloaded on the NAVITEL website. For such a price, getting so many locations is pretty hard. True, you will have to purchase an additional memory card if you intend to expand the number of settlements in the database.

In this segment, premium-level models are presented, which in addition to a good base of the card also boast the presence of an extensive set of functions. In particular, this applies to intelligent alerts, the ability to make calls. In addition, the gadgets presented below have more powerful processors along with budget models and a number of useful options. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, it is important to consider the cost and compare offers from different manufacturers taking into account the same price range.

The rating of car GPS navigators is replenished with the Navitel E500 Magnetic model, equipped with a magnetic mount and an extensive range of offline maps. It works on the basis of a bright five-inch display based on a TFT-matrix, which is quite capable of providing a clear picture. The processor uses Navitel E500 Magnetic with a frequency of 800 MHz, guaranteeing high stability and speed. Due to the architecture of the Cortex-A7, this device attracts with a minimum consumption of electrical energy. The amount of internal memory is 8 GB. A total of 43 card packages have been implemented. In addition, the developers took care of the possibility of installing the model on a special holder, due to the presence of a contact magnetic pad.

The advantage of this device is the support of GPS and GLONASS satellites. The model operates on the basis of an 8-core MTK 6753 processor with a frequency of 1.5 GHz.As you can understand in appearance, a functional GPS navigator is made of durable materials. In addition, it supports 4G, has a capacious 3050 mAh battery with a protective glass. The stylish slim body and light weight of the device in the form of a smartphone clearly distinguishes the device from other competitors. Actually, the characteristics too. The manufacturer equipped the model with 16 gigabytes of internal memory. You can install different programs using Google Play. Navigator works on Android.

In the top of car navigators, the NAVITEL N500 Magnetic model, created with the support of Ulefone, also deserves attention. This device attracts with an extensive range of functions, value for money and GLONASS support. A fairly efficient 8-core chip is located in a rugged device case. It is worth noting that in this model a high-quality main camera is implemented, which has 5 lenses with a good object. Accordingly, the gadget is able to replace some functions of the DVR. In addition, it has a capacious battery. The GLONASS system, in turn, supports up to 20 active satellites. Among the really useful features include voice calls, the base of programs and games Google Play, support for 4G (LTE) and a memory card up to 128 gigabytes.

The model works on the basis of a pre-installed program called "CityGUID". There is no reason to doubt that this is one of the best navigators for cars for the roads of the Russian Federation. The portable model has a compact, durable case, a fairly clear display with a resolution of 800 by 400 pixels and a capacious battery. Product dimensions are 121 by 192 by 13 millimeters. The battery life is enough for 3 hours. In addition, a video player is implemented, the ability to play pictures is implemented, there is an MP3 player. Judging by user reviews, this device has no shortcomings. Accordingly, it has an optimal ratio of price and quality.

The best GPS navigator of 2019 is the Garmin DriveSmart 51 RUS LMT model, the only drawback of which is the “biting” price tag. However, almost every line of universal navigators of this manufacturer has a high cost. This is easily explained by the extended functionality of the devices, and this model is a confirmation of this. It attracts with smart notifications, a stylish 5-inch screen and support for useful services for working in real time. Warned about sharp turns, school areas and restrictions. Smart implementation of smart notification and the ability to make calls using a wireless connection are correctly implemented.

Trying to answer the question - how to choose a car GPS-navigator, it is worth calling for a sequential analysis of the following parameters:

1. Display - monochrome models are more compact, but color is definitely better in terms of picture quality. The larger the diagonal, the more often you will have to charge the device or sacrifice the charge of the car battery;
2. Processor - it is important to consider the functionality, not forgetting that the abundance of programs is accompanied by a rapid expenditure of energy. At the same time, a good chip copes better with signal reception, the accuracy of data determination and tuning in certain working conditions;
3. Memory - as a rule, the indicator varies in the range from 32 to 512 megabytes. The more, the higher the speed level of the device;
4. Interfaces - USB for connecting to a PC, Bluetooth for synchronizing with portable devices, flash drives to increase internal memory.

Regarding software and additional options - it all depends on your financial capabilities. At the same time, do not forget what the energy consumption of each model depends on.

As for the OS, it all depends on the specific model. Almost all work on the basis of Windows CE and Android. The second option is better for working with various additional applications. If you have not yet decided which one to buy a GPS-navigator for a car, you should also consider the accuracy and vastness of the data indicated. Budget models are rarely able to reflect the location of traffic jams, small complex structures. However, let's summarize:

1. Inexpensive GPS navigator - Prology iMap-5700;
2. The most functional - Garmin DriveSmart 51 RUS LMT;
3. Best value for money - Explay City.

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