Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Garmin GPSMAP 540/540s from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance. The usability also gets good feedback, whereas there are some critical comments about the screen.

Manufacturer's product description of Garmin GPSMAP 540 is ;

Navigate the High Seas The 540 has preloaded detailed maps covering all U.S. coastal areas and the Bahamas. For other areas, the 540 has a worldwide basemap with satellite images in place of more traditional maps. The SD card slot makes it easy to add...

Amazingly easy to use... compared to my old simrad.. the screen is quite clear and easy to read in sunlite.. the screen resolution for depth, and bouy locations is hard to find the right scale sometimes, but for the price I'll make due.. probably...

Can not keep on track when running. Sometimes will show you turning or be off to the side of you running on land when you know you are right in the channel. Added external antenia and this did not help. Upgrade software..nothing. Does not have trip log...

The Garmin 540/545S is a very reliable piece of equipment.It surely makes my Raymarine C-80 with radar look inadequate and unreliable. I think the Garmin has better more reliable software.It's G2 maps are very accurate. The equipment was purchased May...

I USE IT ON A 17 BW, WHERE IT FITS PERFECTLY, VERY EASY TO USE AND IS JUST THE RIGHT SIZE SCREEN TO SEE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. GREAT OVERALL UNIT

Use for my wife's 17' center console. Easy to use, great visibility, and she learned the initial features in minutes. There are so many features at a great price, and the screen is clear even in direct sunlight. I bought an additional mount and will...

Love it. Would tell my mother about.

FOUND THIS UNIT TO BE JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AFTER I LEARNED HOW TO USE IT! GARMINS HELP LINE WAS'NT MUCH HELP, DID\