Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT

Garmin nüvi 2595LMT

The nüvi 2595LMT is the top-of-the-range GPS in Garmin's Advance series of mid-range sat navs ... if that makes sense. With a 5-inch screen, free lifetime maps and traffic info, connected services and an enhanced voice-control system, it has plenty of great features for a £200 GPS. Although it has a 5-inch screen, the Garmin nüvi 2595LMT is still a relatively compact and light sat nav (192 grammes). In any case, it looks much less imposing than one of our current favourites, the TomTom GO LIVE 1005, which has the same sized screen. This size of display makes info easy to see and read, especially since the maximum brightness makes it practical for use in bright conditions and strong sunlight. Similarly, contrast is good and viewing angles are wide (it's probably an IPS or VA screen). The finish is impeccable. There are just four visible screws on the back of the device, which is finished in a rubbery soft-touch material. The front is made from glossy black plastic which soon picks up fingerprints and dust. Garmin ships this GPS with a tried-and-tested swivel suction mount system that clips onto the sat nav. Although it's certainly compact, it's not as easy to transport as the integrated mounts seen in the latest TomToms, for example.