Garmin Dezl 580 LMT-D Review

General Info

One familiar name that you are likely to hear when it comes to sat nav is Garmin. Garmin is recognised the world over, and it is not only great for everyday drivers, but it is also great for those professional drivers. The Garmin Dezl 580 LMT-D is not only a professional level sat nav, but it is also designed with larger vehicles in mind. Particularly trucks.

With everything that drivers of trucks are going to need, this particular Garmin could be the ideal helping hand to make sure that your journey is everything that you need it to be. This sat nav device is available in both 5-inch and 7-inch versions, which means that you can find the right one for you. It is effortless to use and is designed to make sure that you have all the things you need in one place.

Within the box, you will find the sat nav device; you will also have the power cable, which will charge it whilst you are travelling, and the USB cable to charge it when you are away from your vehicle. You will also receive a suction cup mount and a screw-down mount, which allows you to attach your sat nav to your dashboard and make sure that it doesn’t move when you are driving. It will also be right in your eye-view, which means that you don’t have to worry about taking your eyes off the road whilst you are driving.

Garmin Dezl 580 LMT-D features

There is a range of features that come as standard with the Garmin Dezl 580 LMT-D. Each one designed to help drivers of large vehicles to get around.

Customised truck routing

One of the best features of this particular sat nav is that it allows you to customise the information that is held, which will, in turn, will enable you to have a route that will work for your vehicle. By adding in information such as your vehicle height, weight, maximum speed, and cargo, you will get all the key routes you need. Bridge heights, dangerous curves, weight limits, and suitable roads for the vehicle that you are driving will be highlighted. This will ensure that you are always safe and that you will not get into any trouble when you are driving. This is particularly useful when you are travelling on roads that you don’t know.  Another significant aspect of this sat nav is that you can always change the information it holds; you have several profiles stored on one device, which can be nice and easy to switch between.

Break planning

Any large vehicle driver needs to ensure that they take regular breaks. This can be hard to plan when you are on a set route. This sat nav is designed to make it as easy as possible to plan in breaks. You can look at any critical points along the way, ideal for you to stop off on. This includes hotels, restaurants and parking spots that are going to be suitable for your vehicle. All of which can be carefully planned along a chosen route. You will also be shown points of interest. This includes truck stops, truck washes, Wi-Fi and fuel stations too.

Voice control

Your hands should never leave the wheel, and this sat nav helps you make sure that this happens. You can control your navigation and access the menus using only your voice, which keeps you and others on the road safe. When we did our testing most of sat navs struggled to properly recognise our commands. However, this sat nav passed this test very well.

Clear routes

Your route must be highlighted when you are in a larger vehicle, as any last-minute turns can be hazardous. This Garmin device is essential to make sure that you are always driving safely. The routes are clear, and they are highlighted in colours, ensuring that you can quickly move around.

Aside from route information, this Garmin sat nav also includes service history logs, which allow you to record all the critical service information related to your vehicle. This includes tyre mileage, tyre pressure, oil changes, tyre changes are all the type of information contained on the device.

Connects to your smartphone

Using Bluetooth technology, you can make sure that your Garmin device connects hands-free to your smartphone. Not only can it make calls for you, but it is designed to make it easier to hear and speak too. There is an integrated microphone and speakers that are designed to turn the volume up, even when you are travelling in a loud vehicle on a noisy road. You can also receive text messages and other app alerts that you may want to read through. This connection will also ensure that you can receive real-time information that relates to your planned route. This includes traffic alerts and also any relevant weather information that could impact your journey.

Garmin Dezl 580 LMT-D review

Much like some of the other well-known brands of sat nav out there, there are those people who will say how well it works for them, as well as those who might not be as keen. However, when you look at the reviews of sat nav, you will see that most people would recommend the Garmin sat nav to others. They are easy to use and provide accurate route information that relates to larger vehicles. They are also high-quality, and whilst they may come at a price, they will stand the test of time for sure.

Having additional features is also something that many people appreciate. After all, anything that can make travelling in a larger vehicle easier will always be welcome. Are you looking for a sat nav that is designed to help you to get around, not only safely but also in good time? Then this is the right one for you. Designed to give you the best routes for your vehicle and ensure that you are aware of any traffic spots that may come up too.

We think this is a great value for money device with all essential features you may need. It is suitable for professional use when you need to be somewhere on time without too much hassle.

Users Reviews

• I think this Garmin sat nav is a massive improvement to the previous versions. It is much more advanced with a lot of features and functionality
• Great sat nav when you are driving big truck. Accurate routing for large vehicles with avoiding low bridges and narrow roads.
• Sometimes a bit slow when re-routing longer route. Overall very good piece of equipment.
• The sat nav uses WiFi so you can update the software easily. It also uses Bluetooth connection so you can connect your mobile. Very useful.