Garmin Zumo 590LM vs Zumo 660, should you upgrade?

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Published 2015-05-15

All Comments (21)
  • @pikemark100
    If only all YouTube videos were as well thought out and presented as this one.  Well done and Thank you
  • @V8pauly888
    Really good video, exactly what I wanted to know, had my 660 for about 4 years + and after your review will be upgrading....Many thanks
  • @nitram_nosnibor
    My wife and I actually really enjoyed watching this review. Thank you so much for making the effort with this. We were thinking about upgrading from the Zumo 550 and think you covered everything and we have decided to go with the upgrade to the 590lm - again thank you very much! Definite thumbs up!
  • From South Africa - A PROPPER presentation on the 2 units. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
  • Good no nonsense review. I particularly liked the side by side comparison of the units in use.
  • @Jeff-gw1dv
    Excellent video,when I emailed Garmin to say my 660 was dead, they replied that owing to the fact that the Zumo 660 is now discontinued by them that it is no longer repairable . But they are still selling them on their web site for £340!!
  • @therealgraeme
    Awesome video and very well presented with lots of detail. Many thanks for sharing this.
  • @manto1975
    great video, helped my decided on what to buy, will be buying the 590.Thank youTrevorBrisbane, Australia
  • @MikeFLHT
    Great video. Thanks for this. Helped me to make up my mind.
  • @billflag841
    One of the most objective and informative reviews I've seen.  I had the Zumo 660 until I upgraded to the Zumo 665, which integrates with XM radio.  Nevertheless, now that other music options are available through my smart phone, like Spotify and Pandora, and can integrate through my 665 through bluetooth, XM radio is no longer a great advantage.  Another feature that the 590 seems to have over the 665, I believe, is the lane guidance, which is VERY useful in busy or congested intersections in town or on the highway.  My smart phone does this very well, but my 665 doesn't give you enough advanced warning.  As I understand it, I think the 590 is more like the smart phone.  After all, on the motorcycle, we don't want to have to make last minute lane changes at busy intersections. It also looks like, according to your video, that the touch and scroll features on the 590 work better than the 665. The 665 isn't nearly sensitive enough and is practically useless when trying to scroll your route on the map screen. Thanks for your review....Good job.
  • @trains4one
    Very well done video. I'm needing to upgrade from a 10+ year old Garmin marine GPS and was looking at the 590LM and the 660. Looks like I'll be laying out a little more cash, but it appears it will be well worth it. Thank you.
  • @nickfry7705
    Excellent and balanced comparison. I currently have the 660 and it seems to be getting slower at recalculating etc and wonder if it hasn't the processing power to cope with modern map and firmware upgrades etc.
  • @greggotaway2332
    I wish Garmin would produce a 595LM much like the 665LM with Sat radio and weather. I love the newer interface of the 590 but I can't bring myself to lose the weather feature of the 665. I find it extremely useful. All around great video and review. Thumbs up!
  • @jeremy63ish
    Very helpful once again; much appreciated.  Thank you.
  • @kennoneya4671
    I've had both. I recommend the upgrade. Much easier to see bright daylight. You've only got two wheels on a motorcycle. The optional tire monitoring is well worth the money. I would still like the SOB that's in possession of my 660 to give it back!
  • @ibadi45
    Thank you very much for your video. I found it very useful.
  • @DrummerboyUK1
    Hi .. Many thanks for that speedy reply! Sorry to keep asking things.. but would I be able to control my phone from the 590 screen. I'm specifically think control the Audible app.. thanks again for your help.. Ian