What Car? test: sat-navs - Introduction

Sat-nav guide
Choosing a sat-nav for your car can seem like you're taking part in a lucky dip. There are so many different units, so many prices and so many features that buyers are often left bewildered.

So, to make your life easier, we've put 24 of the most popular sat-navs through their paces.

See how all 24 models got on
We’ve reviewed the best 12 units in detail, but you can download a full table of ratings and specifications for all 24 models by clicking below.
See how all 24 sat-navs compared here

Jargon-buster
If you’re a sat-nav novice, our jargon-buster will explain some of the most common features and functions. All units come with a touchscreen and full UK postcode entry function.
Click here for our jargon-buster

What Car? ranking
1 TomTom Go 530
2 TomTom One (4th Edition)
3 Garmin Nuvi 255
4 Clarion MAP680
5 Garmin Nuvi 765T
6 Binatone T430
7 Panasonic Strada CN-GP50N
8 Ndrive G800R
9 Navigon 8110
10 Sony NV-U92T
11 Navman S30 3D
12 Snooper S2000 Proline