The Garmin Nuvi 360 is one of the best selling electronics around, and in the top 3 selling gps navigators in 2007, but there are some small and sometimes overlooked differences in the nuvi 360 vs the other models and gps systems. Many shoppers don’t understand the differences between units and the series/model numbers, but knowing exactly what you need and what you don’t is the easiest way to make sure your completely satisfied and don’t pay any extra cash for features you don’t want. Below I have put up a comparison chart to help you notice differences between models, as well as a very simple but informative writeup on the differences between the Nuvi GPS series.
| Model |
M.S.R.P |
Maps |
Speech |
Display |
MP3 Play |
Traffic |
BlueTooth |
FM Transmit |
MSN Direct |
Nuvi 360 |
$642.34 USD |
USA & Can |
Yes |
3.5″ |
MP3 / Audiobook |
Option |
Yes |
No |
No |
Nuvi 200 |
$321.41 USD |
Continental USA |
No |
3.5″ |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
The Nuvi 770 has practically everything that the Nuvi 360 has, and more. The Nuvi 770 has a colorful widescreen display as well as advanced navigation software for optimal routing and route planning. The Nuvi 770 does feature an integrated FM traffic receiver for up to date traffic information, while the Nuvi 360 is only an optional addon. Both models feature Bluetooth compatibility for hands free calling with a mobile phone, they also both feature mp3 and audio book playback along with a set of essential travel tools. The Nuvi 770 does have an FM transmitter, which allows you to use your car’s sound system with the navigator; the 360 lacks this. These two model both perform across all of North America; in addition, the Nuvi 770 also works in Europe as it is a transatlantic model.
The Nuvi 760 has practically everything that the Nuvi 360 has, and more. The Nuvi 760 has a colorful widescreen display as well as advanced navigation software for optimal routing and route planning. The Nuvi 760 does feature an integrated FM traffic receiver for up to date traffic information, while the Nuvi 360 is only an optional addon. Both models feature Bluetooth compatibility for hands free calling with a mobile phone, they also both feature mp3 and audio book playback along with a set of essential travel tools. The Nuvi 760 does have an FM transmitter, which allows you to use your car’s sound system with the navigator; the 360 lacks this. These two model both perform across all of North America.
The Nuvi 750 offers a colorful widescreen display as well as some of the better feature packages available. The Nuvi 750’s prime feature is the new and improved navigation software for better routing and route planning. The Nuvi 360 lacks this, but both models have plenty of similarities, including: ability to add on an optional FM traffic receiver, mp3 and audio book playback, and a set of essential travel tools. The only thing that the Nuvi 360 has over the 750 is the fact that the Garmin Nuvi 360 has Bluetooth support, ultimately allowing hands free calling with a mobile phone. The Nuvi 750 does have an FM transmitter, which allows you to use your car’s sound system with the navigator; the 360 lacks this. Both models are both usable in North America.
The Nuvi 360 is a fairly decently equipped navigator. Not only are you able to addon a FM traffic receiver to receive traffic reports, but it also comes with the entertainment setup which includes audio book playback as well as mp3 playback. What the Nuvi 680 has over this models is quite drastic though. A prominent feature of the 680 is definitely the colorful widescreen display. There are other features which include MSN Direct connection as well as an FM transmitter to use with your car’s stereo system. Both of these models feature Bluetooth compatibility with your mobile phones to allow hands free calling.
The Nuvi 360 is capable of FM traffic alert receiving with an optional addon, unlike the integrated version that the 670 has. The Nuvi 360 does have Bluetooth compatibility, mp3 playback, audiobook playback, and travel tools just like the 670. The most significant differences is the widescreen display and the transatlantic compatibility.
Garmin’s Nuvi 670 recommended to:
The Nuvi 670 is a high end model suited for the power user who wants the luxury of a widescreen and features that would make any trip the highest level of convenience in either North America and Europe.
These two models both feature some similarities. The Nuvi 360 and the Nuvi 660 both feature Bluetooth compatibility for hands free calling, both feature FM traffic receiver compatibility (although the 360’s receiver is an optional addon, it is compatible with it should the user wish to add it), both also have all the entertainment package which allows mp3 and audio book playback. There’s also the usual travel tools including calculators and such for both models. There is not too much difference between these, except the 660 does feature a very attractive widescreen display. Both Nuvi 360 and 660 are usable in North America.
The Nuvi 650 is a widescreen model that features a colorful display that you just can’t miss. When compared to the Nuvi 360, both models can be used across North America, they also have mp3 and audio book playback, along with the essential travel tools for your convenience. The Nuvi 650 does lack Bluetooth compatibility for hands free calls, along with the ability to take an optional FM traffic receiver for up to date traffic information. Both models do not differ much in terms of pricing.
The Nuvi 360 and the 370 are very similar to each other in features and functions, this includes having mp3 playback, audiobook playback, Bluetooth compatibility, and essential travel tools. What the 370 has in features over the 360 is transatlantic compatibility, meaning it is operational in both Europe or North America, as well as the 370 has an integrated traffic receiver while the Nuvi 360 is only optional. The Nuvi 360 is one of the best rounded models available that is non-transatlantic. This small lack of feature allows the Nuvi 360 purchaser to save a good chunk in savings.
Both the Nuvi 360 and the 350 are quite similar, except that the 360 has Bluetooth connectivity which allows hands free calling from your mobile phone. Both models can be fitted with an optional FM traffic receiver that allows the user to see which areas to avoid in terms of traffic congestion. The Nuvi 360 and 350 both feature an entertainment package of both mp3 and audio book playback, along with the essential travellers tools that can prove quite useful. These two models are fully North American compatible.
