Garmin Nuvi 265WT Review

The dimensions of Garmin Nuvi 265 WT are 12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cms (W x H x D). The unit weighs 170 grams and features a 480 x 272 pixel resolution color touch screen TFT display. The screen is 4.3”. The battery lasts for 4 hours and the vehicle power cord is included in the box.

As with many other budget GPS navigators from Garmin, the 265WT does not have the Sirf STAR III receiver. As in the 255W model, information about the receiver chip is not disclosed.

The Garmin Nuvi 265WT has a good look and feel, and it does not look like a cheap product. It is simple and elegant without any buttons on it. The display is beautiful, the refresh rate is high, the colors are vivid, and the images are crisp. The SD card slot is located on the left side of the unit and the ON/OFF button is located at the back. The mini USB connection is at the back of the unit and the USB cable comes in the box.

The vehicle mount is included in the box and is more or less the standard suction holder found in almost all GPS units.

The Garmin Nuvi 265WT has voice navigation, which tells you which road to take. However, preferred lanes are not told and the speed compensation is not made automatically. This is to say, if you are driving at a relatively high speed, you will be warned a little bit late about the turns. The same shortcomings plague the 255T.

There are more than 6 million Points of Interests (POI) and more can be added by the user. You can set speed limits and proximity alerts. Your current speed is also displayed on the screen.