Modern smartphones can be loaded with Google or Yandex maps, but these are just quick solutions for short distances. And buying a dedicated GPS navigator for your car or truck is still the best way to get to your destination as quickly and safely as possible.
Companies like Garmin and LEXAND specialize in safe road trips and regularly update their maps and traffic reports. GPS devices also provide drivers with peace of mind: you will never get lost, even if you find yourself in a completely unfamiliar place. Even better navigators can help you find the nearest restaurant, shopping mall, recreation area, and other places to help make your trip more enjoyable and comfortable.
To find out which car navigators are better in 2018, we studied reviews and prices on Yandex.Market. And based on the ratio of cost and quality, they made rating of navigators for the car 2018.
10. Dunobil Modern 5.0
Price - 3 690 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch display 5 ″
- resolution 480 × 272 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
If you need a navigator with a comfortable mount, loud sound, correct route planning and a large screen, then take a look at Dunobil Modern 5.0. This model has all of the above advantages (according to the reviews on Yandex.Market). And the bonus is excellent build quality.
Of the shortcomings, only a small graininess of the screen can be distinguished.
9. Dunobil Echo 5.0
Price - 4 690 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 480 × 272 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- Bluetooth
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
Compared to the tenth position in the rating, this model has Bluetooth. Light weight, automatic updates when connected to a PC, bright display, correct route planning, fast loading and work without freezing - that's what users like in Dunobil Echo 5.0.
And they do not like the small battery capacity (950 mAh).
8. NAVITEL E700
Price - from 5 490 rubles.
- car navigator
- 7 ″ color touch screen
- resolution 800 × 480 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 8 GB memory, micro SD support
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
The size of this navigator is close to a tablet or big screen smartphone... In addition, there are other advantages: a Russian-language menu with simple settings, quick communication with satellites, offline navigation and voice prompts. The plastic bracket on the suction cup holds the device very securely, and even on a bumpy road, it will not fall on your lap.
The disadvantage of the model is associated with its main advantage - a large screen. Users are advised to mount the navigator strictly in the center at the bottom of the windshield. So it will not interfere with the view.
7. Garmin eTrex 20 4.0
Price - from 12,990 rubles.
- universal navigator
- color display 2.2 ″
- resolution 176 × 220 pixels.
- GLONASS
- Software: Garmin
- 1.70 GB memory, micro SD support
- waterproof case
- powered by AA batteries
The most expensive model in the ranking.And this is due not only to the certification to the IPX7 standard, but also to the excellent mirror screen, which only gets brighter in the sun, the GPS + GLONASS collaboration, and the very fast cold and hot starts.
Thanks to its excellent ergonomics, the device is comfortable to operate with one hand. Your navigator's settings allow you to select your preferred battery type, from alkaline or lithium to nickel-metal hydride.
Cons: slow map rendering and no joystick lock. Therefore, it is better not to put the navigator in your pocket with keys or any other place where something can press on the joystick.
6. LEXAND SA5 +
Price - from 3 690 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 480 × 272 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- Bluetooth
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
Navigators of the Russian company LEXAND receive many positive reviews for their flawless work, high-quality assembly, reliable fastening and good software. In addition to all these advantages, the SA5 + model supports a 3G modem and can use a smartphone as a modem. She also has a photo album, in which you can save photos taken on the road. And if the speed of the Internet allows, you can watch small videos from YouTube.
Cons: low sensitivity of the resistive screen.
5. Artway NV-800 GPS
Price - from 2 630 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 472 × 272 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- micro SD support
- work from the cigarette lighter
This model has several advantages. These include: bright and high-contrast screen, fast operation of the GPS-module, secure mounting and convenient control. On the map, the navigator guides accurately, and in terms of price and quality ratio, it is among the five best navigators for a car in 2018 in Russia.
Cons: battery drains quickly.
4. LEXAND SA5 HD
Price - from 3,990 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 800 × 480 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
A thin case, high-quality mount, a large amount of internal memory, a good display that does not glare in the sun - these are the main advantages of another navigator from LEXAND.
This gadget has a simple and intuitive menu, quickly catches satellites and rarely loses them, always chooses the best route. It also has a video player and an audio player, so you won't be bored on the road.
Cons: the navigator screen has no oleophobic coating; in very bright sunlight, the display fades slightly.
3. LEXAND SA5
Price - from 3 460 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 480 × 272 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
This model differs from the fourth number in the rating of the best car navigators of 2018 with a lower screen resolution. Like its “big brother”, it can go online to download traffic jams via a USB 3G modem. To do this, you need to buy an OTG cable.
The advantages and disadvantages of the SA5 and SA5 HD are the same. Unless the price for the third number on our list is slightly lower. Do you want to save on a lower resolution - decide for yourself.
2.teXet TN-610 Voice HD
Price - from 4 390 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 800 × 480 pixels.
- PO: Navitel, CityGID
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
Fast navigator with a matte screen that does not glare in the sun and a built-in GPRS module. According to the owners, the GPS-receiver works without freezing, catches satellites quickly and accurately determines the location of the car. A big plus of TN-610 Voice HD is the ability to switch several navigation programs - not only Navitel, CityGuide, but also PROGOROD, Yandex or any other of your choice.
Cons: weak mount, inconvenient stylus, which is not in the body, but in the cradle, the battery is discharged after a couple of hours, although 3 hours of operation are declared.
1. LEXAND SA5 HD +
Price - from 3,290 rubles.
- car navigator
- color touch screen 5 ″
- resolution 800 × 480 pixels.
- Software: Navitel
- FM transmitter
- 4 GB memory, micro SD support
- Bluetooth
- battery powered
- work from the cigarette lighter
The best navigator for both beginner and experienced driver.It has voice prompts that can be turned off, has a convenient mount, a large display and supports additional navigation programs for Windows CE.
The navigator builds a route taking into account the presence of traffic jams. It connects to the Network via Bluetooth (with the DUN protocol) or via a USB cable to which a USB modem is connected.
Cons: short cigarette lighter cable, display is not very bright in bright sunlight. And the manufacturer could add a USB modem cable to the OTG kit.