Top 10 best car navigators of 2017

Car navigation systems are getting smarter and cheaper every day. And for most motorists, a GPS navigator is an indispensable assistant, allowing you to get from point A to point B on the shortest road and without lengthy map studies.

However, there are so many car navigators on the market today. Which one is the best? After analyzing the reviews of 2017 and comparing prices for the most popular models on Yandex.Market, we compiled 2017 car navigator rating.

10. Garmin Drive 50 RUS LMT

Average price - 9,990 rubles.

Garmin makes a variety of navigator models, the key features of which are high quality performance and many useful features.

Here's what the Drive 50 RUS LMT boasts:

• five-inch touch screen;
• sharp corner alerts, speed zones, and speed cameras;
• a warning of fatigue if the trip is long;
• a photographic image of complex interchanges;
• the ability to select the desired lane;
• the ability to view objects and landmarks that are ahead of the route.

Complete with the navigator, the user will receive maps of Russia.

Minuses:

• not the fastest processor.

9. Prestigio GeoVision 5066

Average cost - 5,190 rubles.

An inexpensive and well-made navigator with a 5-inch display, voice messages and trackback function (that is, the user can select the point of the trajectory to which he wants to return).

Other features of the model:

• the presence of a radar detector;
• the ability to download a map of the area;
• the ability to use as a video or audio player.
• Navitel software.

The disadvantages include:

• small viewing angles.

8. Prology iMap-5800

The average cost is RUB 3,989.

One of the best navigators for a car in 2017 in Russia and a number of CIS countries. The cartographic coverage of this model covers, in addition to the Russian Federation, 11 more countries, including Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Finland, Sweden and Denmark.

Main advantages:

• bright five-inch touchscreen display;
• built-in games;
• Navitel software;
• the presence of an MP3 player;
• the ability to download a map of the area.

Minuses:

• when turning on, you need to adjust the sound;
• the menu is not intuitive.

7. Navitel E500

The average price is 4,990 rubles.

This model is one of the best in the price range up to 5000 rubles. How can it attract a potential buyer?

• Frosted 5 '' display that does not glare or retain fingerprints.
• Combining the mode of the navigator and the radar detector.
• Voice and sound alerts.
• The ability to calculate the route.
• Downloading a map of the area, if necessary.
• Maps of Russia, CIS countries and Europe.
• Fast loading and working.

What can scare you away from buying:

• the inability to show traffic jams when building a route. This is due to the fact that the device is designed for offline work.

6. Prology iMap-5200

The price, on average, is 4,309 rubles.

Like its budget cousins, the Prology iMap-5200 comes with a five-inch touchscreen display. It has built-in games, an MP3 player and video playback capability. The device is not offended by other functionality. In stock:

• detailed maps of Russia and 11 other neighboring countries;
• voice messages;
• the ability to calculate the route;
• Navitel software;
• communication with satellites without interruption.

There are practically no drawbacks to this model, except that it will have to be constantly kept plugged into the cigarette lighter, since it can be discharged in a couple of hours of driving.

5. Prestigio GeoVision Tour 2 7797

It is offered, on average, for 5,990 rubles.

If you like devices with large screens, the GeoVision Tour 2 7797 is the best navigator for the price. It has an excellent 7-inch display, and on top of that it also has excellent performance thanks to its 1.3GHz MediaTek processor.

Benefits:

• presence of a GSM / GPRS module;
• Android 6.0 OS;
• Navitel software;
• combination of functions of a navigator and a radar detector;
• Hands-Free mode support;
• the ability to download traffic data;
• vibration alert, voice and sound alerts;
• support for 3D mode;
• 2 cameras: front 0.3 Mp and rear 2 Mp.

Disadvantages:

• although 8GB of internal memory is claimed, only 2.97GB can be used. The rest of the space is reserved for system recovery;
• weak microphone sensitivity.

4. LEXAND SA5

It is sold, on average, for 3,779 rubles.

The cheapest option in the top 10 best navigators. And for the price, this 5-inch device with a bright and clear screen offers many useful options:

• voice messages;
• 3G modem;

• MP3 player and video playback capability;
• showing traffic jams;
• built-in games.

What LEXAND SA5 does not have is an oleophobic coating, so it is advisable to stick a film on the screen.

3. Prestigio GeoVision 5068

Cost, on average - 3,939 rubles.

The top three navigation leaders are opened by a compact 5-inch navigator combined with a radar detector. It will alert the driver of speed cameras and has both audio and voice alert options.

Advantages:

• availability of maps not only for Russia, but also for European countries;
• fast work without freezes and slowdowns;
• reliable fastening.

Disadvantages:

• large display bezels.

2. Navitel A737

Average price - 6,990 rubles.

The novelty of 2017 pleases consumers with a bright and contrasting 7-inch touchscreen, the presence, in addition to GPS, of GLONASS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and as much as 16 GB of memory.

Key features:

• presence of a GSM / GPRS module;
• Android 6.0 OS;
• Navitel software;

• a hint about traffic congestion;
• there is a Hands-Free mode;
• built-in light sensor;
• 2 cameras: front 0.3 Mp and rear 2 Mp.

Of the minuses of the navigator, users note:

• glare screen;
• not very user-friendly interface;
• quiet sound.

1. LEXAND SA5 HD +

Average cost - 3,990 rubles.

The Russian company produces navigators that are reliable, attractive both in price and in terms of "stuffing". Model SA5 HD + can please its owners:

• 5-inch touch screen;
• Navitel software;
• the presence of an FM transmitter;
• Bluetooth;
• voice messages;
• traffic congestion loading;
• built-in games;
• Hands-Free mode.

This model is optimal in terms of value for money and has many positive reviews from car owners.