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Garmin - Nuvi 1490T GPS vs Garmin - Nuvi 1390LMT GPS

Garmin - Nuvi 1490T GPS

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Garmin - Nuvi 1390LMT GPS

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The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS is ranked highest among the best GPS devices out of those selected. Based on input from our users, the most important dimensions of evaluation to consider if you're looking for the best GPS devices are, in order of importance: (1) navigation capability, (2) display, (3) connections and (4) price. (It should be mentioned that product information is also important in choosing the best GPS devices, but it isn't the kind of factor on which GPS devices can be directly compared.) In addition to being the overall winner, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS is also the best in this group for display. However, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS scores best in navigation capability and connections. These two GPS devices score equally well for price. (more)

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Garmin - Nuvi 1490T GPS
  • Price: $219.99
  • Display Quality Rating: 5 stars
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Garmin - Nuvi 1450 GPS
  • Price: $179.99
  • Display Quality Rating: 5 stars
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Garmin - Nuvi 3790LMT GPS
  • Price: $399.99
  • Display Quality Rating:
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Garmin - Nuvi 1390LMT GPS
  • Price: $219.99
  • Display Quality Rating:
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Garmin - Dezl 560LMT Truck GPS
  • Price: $529.99
  • Display Quality Rating:
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Price

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer lower values for price, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 96% performance in this category.

$219.99 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer lower values for price, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 96% performance in this category.

$219.99 (wrong info?)

Display Quality Rating
Display Quality Rating How sharp are the graphics? Can the unit be read easily regardless of glare and time of day?

5/5 stars from 1 user rating

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Screen Size

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for screen size, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 29% performance in this category.

5 inches (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for screen size, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 25% performance in this category.

4.30 inches (wrong info?)

Navigation Capability Details

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 59% performance for navigation capability.

Built-in base maps, lifetime traffic updates (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for navigation capability.

Built-in base maps, lifetime map updates, lifetime traffic updates (wrong info?)

Connections Details

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 90% performance for connections.

Missing data for built-in 2-way radio, accepts data cards, internet connectable
Bluetooth built-in, download capability (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 95% performance for connections.

Bluetooth built-in, download capability, accepts data cards (wrong info?)

Performs Best In
Performs Best In: Who are these GPS Devices best for? These facts tell you where they score the highest and who they are likely to perform best for.

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Comparing the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS to the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS: Which is the best GPS device?

Navigation Capability

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS scores best for navigation capability between these two GPS devices. Here's how it does on some key aspects of navigation capability:

  • It has maps provided by Navteq.
  • Both of these GPS devices have maps of Canada.
  • Both of these GPS devices have maps for the United States.
  • It has choice of route setup. Compare the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS, which doesn't have choice of route setup.
  • It can avoid highways and tolls avoid highways/tolls mode. Compare the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS, which cannot avoid highways and tolls avoid highways/tolls mode.
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Navigation Capability

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 59% performance for navigation capability.

Built-in base maps, lifetime traffic updates (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for navigation capability.

Built-in base maps, lifetime map updates, lifetime traffic updates (wrong info?)

Quality of Satellite Connection Rating
Quality of Satellite Connection Rating How often is the connection interrupted? Are there geographical conditions that consistently affect the connection?

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Number of Satellite Channels
Number of Satellite Channels This represents the number of satellites the unit can monitor simultaneously. The more satellites a unit can "see" -- as many as 30 satellites are in orbit -- the more reliable the unit's accuracy.

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of satellite channels, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 18% performance in this category.

12 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of satellite channels, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 18% performance in this category.

12 (wrong info?)

Map Provider

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Navteq (wrong info?)

Voice

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for voice prompts and voice navigation instructions and prefer a larger number of voice options, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 69% performance in this category.

Missing data for spoken street names
Voice prompts (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for voice prompts and voice navigation instructions and prefer a larger number of voice options, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 0% performance in this category.

Missing data for voice prompts, spoken street names
No known special voice details (wrong info?)

Maps Included
Maps Included

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for maps included.

Missing data for South America, Asia, Middle East, city navigation maps, marine cartography
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for maps included.

Missing data for South America, Asia, Middle East, city navigation maps, marine cartography
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North America

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for United States, Canada and Mexico and prefer a larger number of North America options, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 100% performance in this category.

Missing data for Alaska
United States, Canada (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices have a preference for United States, Canada and Mexico and prefer a larger number of North America options, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance in this category.

Missing data for Alaska
United States, Canada (wrong info?)

Europe

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for Europe.

Missing data for Great Britain, France, Ireland, Germany
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for Europe.

Missing data for Great Britain, France, Ireland, Germany
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Routing Options
Routing Options

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 0% performance for routing options.

No special routing options details (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 89% performance for routing options.

Auto rerouting, avoid highways/tolls mode, choice of route setup (wrong info?)

Number of Waypoints
Number of Waypoints These are "favorite" locations that can be saved in the GPS unit, such as your parents' house or a place of business along a sales route

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of waypoints, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 0% performance in this category.

1000 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for number of waypoints, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 0% performance in this category.

1000 (wrong info?)

Number of Routes

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for number of routes.

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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for number of routes.

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Display

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS scores best for display between these two GPS devices. Here's how it does on some key aspects of display:

  • Both of these GPS devices, including the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS, have a touchscreen.
  • It is considered to have a screen that is exceptionally intuitive and easy to read (display quality rating: 5 stars).
  • It has a 5.0-inch display. Compare the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS at 4.3.
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Display

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 81% performance for display.

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The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for display.

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Display Quality Rating
Display Quality Rating How sharp are the graphics? Can the unit be read easily regardless of glare and time of day?

5/5 stars from 1 user rating

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Screen Size

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for screen size, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 29% performance in this category.

5 inches (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer higher values for screen size, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 25% performance in this category.

4.30 inches (wrong info?)

Resolution

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Input Method

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 100% performance for input method. However, the current preferences ignore input method in computing the rankings.

Missing data for keyboard, thumbstick, voice command, keypad
Touchscreen (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for input method. However, the current preferences ignore input method in computing the rankings.

Missing data for keyboard, thumbstick, voice command, keypad
Touchscreen (wrong info?)

Display Type

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for display type.

Missing data for LCD, grayscale, colors
(wrong info?)

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for display type.

Missing data for LCD, grayscale, colors
(wrong info?)

Screen Measurements
Length of Display

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for length of display.

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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for length of display.

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Width of Display

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for width of display.

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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for width of display.

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Connections

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS scores best for connections between these two GPS devices. Here's how it does on some key aspects of connections:

  • It accepts data cards.
  • Both of these GPS devices have bluetooth built-in.
  • Both of these GPS devices have download capability.
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Connections

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 90% performance for connections.

Missing data for built-in 2-way radio, accepts data cards, internet connectable
Bluetooth built-in, download capability (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 95% performance for connections.

Bluetooth built-in, download capability, accepts data cards (wrong info?)

Convenience Rating
Convenience Rating Does it have free lifetime map and real-time traffic updates? Does it include maps of Canada and Mexico? Does it have lane guidance?

4/5 stars from 1 user rating

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PC
PC

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for PC.

Missing data for has PC connectivity
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for PC.

Missing data for has PC connectivity
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Connectivity Type

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Price

Both of these GPS devices have the same value for price: each costs $219.99. The average price for GPS devices in our database is $301, so each of these 2 GPS devices is inexpensive, relatively speaking.

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Price

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer lower values for price, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 96% performance in this category.

$219.99 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall GPS devices prefer lower values for price, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 96% performance in this category.

$219.99 (wrong info?)

Special Features

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Special Features

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for special features.

Missing data for geocaching mode, JPEG image viewer, converter, calculator, 3D map view, MP3 player, waypoint icons, compass, heart rate monitor, voice recorder, built-in barometer, built-in altimeter, calendar, address book, training computer, audiobook player, remote control, two-way radio, digital camera, WAAS-enabled
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for special features.

Missing data for geocaching mode, JPEG image viewer, converter, calculator, 3D map view, MP3 player, waypoint icons, compass, heart rate monitor, voice recorder, built-in barometer, built-in altimeter, calendar, address book, training computer, audiobook player, remote control, two-way radio, digital camera, WAAS-enabled
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Trip Calculator Features

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for trip calculator features.

Missing data for time of sunrise/sunset, track log, points of interest, shortest time, shortest distance, route recalculation, avoid toll roads, lane assist, detour feature, maximum speed, elevation computer, current speed, trip timers, odometer, real-life traffic reports, moving average, least use of freeways, most use of freeways, fuel computer
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for trip calculator features.

Missing data for time of sunrise/sunset, track log, points of interest, shortest time, shortest distance, route recalculation, avoid toll roads, lane assist, detour feature, maximum speed, elevation computer, current speed, trip timers, odometer, real-life traffic reports, moving average, least use of freeways, most use of freeways, fuel computer
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Tools and Entertainment
Tools and Entertainment

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 100% performance for tools and entertainment. However, the current preferences ignore tools and entertainment in computing the rankings.

Text to speech (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for tools and entertainment. However, the current preferences ignore tools and entertainment in computing the rankings.

Text to speech (wrong info?)

Ease of Use Rating
Ease of Use Rating Is the GPS easy to program? Is the screen large enough to be read easily? Are the features easy to use?

4/5 stars from 1 user rating

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Product Information

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Manufacturer

Garmin (wrong info?)

Garmin (wrong info?)

Model Number

NUVI 1490T

010-00782-OC

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UPC

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Construction

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Form

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for form.

Missing data for fixed, wireless receiver module, handheld form
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for form.

Missing data for fixed, wireless receiver module, handheld form
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Type

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for type.

Missing data for marine, automobile, handheld (outdoor), golf
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We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for type.

Missing data for marine, automobile, handheld (outdoor), golf
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Enclosure
Enclosure

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 100% performance for enclosure. However, the current preferences ignore enclosure in computing the rankings.

No special enclosure details (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for enclosure. However, the current preferences ignore enclosure in computing the rankings.

No special enclosure details (wrong info?)

Durability Rating
Durability Rating Does it withstand frequent removal from the vehicle? How long does it function like new? Is it waterproof?

3/5 stars from 1 user rating

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Warranty Terms - Parts

1 year limited (wrong info?)

1 year (wrong info?)

Warranty Terms - Labor

1 year limited (wrong info?)

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Antenna

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Enclosure Size
Height

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 79% performance for height. However, the current preferences ignore height in computing the rankings.

3.40 inches (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 83% performance for height. However, the current preferences ignore height in computing the rankings.

2.90 inches (wrong info?)

Depth

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 99% performance for depth. However, the current preferences ignore depth in computing the rankings.

0.60 inches (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 99% performance for depth. However, the current preferences ignore depth in computing the rankings.

0.63 inches (wrong info?)

Length

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 91% performance for length. However, the current preferences ignore length in computing the rankings.

5.40 inches (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 92% performance for length. However, the current preferences ignore length in computing the rankings.

4.88 inches (wrong info?)

Weight

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 90% performance for weight. However, the current preferences ignore weight in computing the rankings.

7.80 ounces (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 93% performance for weight. However, the current preferences ignore weight in computing the rankings.

5.80 ounces (wrong info?)

Power
Power

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 100% performance for power. However, the current preferences ignore power in computing the rankings.

Missing data for plug-in
DC adapter included (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 100% performance for power. However, the current preferences ignore power in computing the rankings.

Missing data for plug-in
DC adapter included (wrong info?)

Battery Life

The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS achieves 1% performance for battery life. However, the current preferences ignore battery life in computing the rankings.

3 hours (wrong info?)

The Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS achieves 2% performance for battery life. However, the current preferences ignore battery life in computing the rankings.

4 hours (wrong info?)

Battery Details

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Ratings

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Shopping.com Rating

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS for Shopping.com rating.

We currently have no data on the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS for Shopping.com rating.

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Comparing the Garmin - Nuvi 1490T GPS to the Garmin - Nuvi 1390LMT GPS

If you're trying to decide among GPS devices, you may be considering both the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS and the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS. Based on input from thousands of users, we've learned that navigation capability, display and connections are the most important considerations for choosing between GPS devices. When we compared these two GPS devices, we found that the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS scores better in display. On the other hand, the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS prevails for navigation capability and connections. These GPS devices are really quite different from one another, and which is best for you ultimately depends on who you are and what you value in GPS devices.

Navigation Capability: if you're searching for GPS devices under $150.00, it's a crucial consideration.

Navigation capability is often rated as the most important factor in choosing GPS devices under $150.00, in addition to GPS devices under $100.00 and GPS devices for everyone. Navigation capability is made up of nine sub-categories: map provider, number of satellite channels, quality of satellite connection rating, maps included and others.

If navigation capability is very important to you, too, consider a significant difference between the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS and the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS: lifetime map updates. The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS does not feature lifetime map updates, while the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS does feature lifetime map updates. Having lifetime map updates is especially important to GPS devices under $100.00.

Display should be on your radar if you're looking for GPS devices for hiking.

Display is often rated as the most important factor in choosing GPS devices for hiking. Display is made up of six sub-categories: screen size, resolution, display quality rating, input method and others.

One factor that goes into evaluating display is display quality rating, which is important for ranking GPS devices for hiking. Many people find that display quality rating is a significant consideration, and the difference between the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS at 5 stars stars and the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS at unknown stars is currently not known.

For display, an important difference between the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS and the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS is screen size. While the screen size for the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS is 5 inches, that of the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS is 4.30 inches, a sizable difference of 0.70 inches. Screen size is especially important to GPS devices for hiking.

Connections: keep it in mind if you want GPS devices with lots of bells and whistles.

Connections is often rated as the most important factor in choosing GPS devices with lots of bells and whistles. Connections is made up of seven sub-categories: convenience rating, PC, bluetooth built-in, download capability and others.

One factor that goes into evaluating connections is bluetooth built-in, which is important for ranking GPS devices with lots of bells and whistles. Many people find that bluetooth built-in is a significant consideration, and both the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS and the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS feature bluetooth built-in.

Overall...

When we compared the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS to the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS, we calculated both of their PikiRanks. PikiRank measures each item's performance for all users combined. The Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS is ranked 1st out of 983 while the Garmin - nuvi 1390LMT GPS is ranked 4th, meaning that given our users' preferences, the Garmin - nuvi 1490T GPS is superior overall. To give your input, share your preferences, and compare more items, visit our Piki for GPS devices!

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