The best GPS satisfies your requirements for the best price.   There are many "bests" depending on what type of GPS you want.

To find your GPS, scroll down to select the type of GPS you want and click the picture or the link.

Before you proceed, here are some links that might interest you.

GPS Information - what is GPS and how does it work

Top 10 best selling GPS units on Amazon

Best Automotive GPS

What to look for to find the best automotive GPS

• GPS must speak street names so you do not have to look at the display to read street names.  This is the most important feature to look for in an automotive GPS.

• The quality of the receiver - Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.

• Must be small and portable so it is easy to take with you or remove from the windshield and lock up to keep the GPS from being stolen.

• Must have an easily readable display.

• GPS must have these features for a reasonable price.  This will not necessarily be the lowest priced GPS.

• GPS will be sold by a reputable merchant that provides free shipping.

 

More information about the Best Automotive GPS

 

---

Best Handheld GPS

What to look for to find the best handheld GPS

• The quality of the receiver - Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.

• Small and lightweight - you don't want to have to carry another heavy object.

• Bright sunlight readable display.

• Ease of loading maps - you may want to load optional maps for more detail in your area of travel.

• Waterproof

• Long battery life

• The best GPS must have these features for a reasonable price.  This will not necessarily be the lowest priced GPS.

• The best GPS will be sold by a reputable merchant that provides free shipping.

Best Handheld GPS - small, portable units that are carried by the user.  These might be used for hiking, boating, and other personal use.

 

---

Best Bicycle GPS

What to look for to find the best bicycle GPS

• The quality of the receiver - Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.

• Sophisticated software to match your training and competitive requirements

• Cadence and heart rate sensors (optional)

• Easy to read display

• Small and lightweight

• Waterproof

• GPS must have these features for a reasonable price.  This will not necessarily be the lowest priced GPS.

• GPS will be sold by a reputable merchant that provides free shipping.

Best Bicycle GPS - mounts on the handlebars of a bicycle.  Some units have cadence counters and/or pulse rate monitors

 

Best Fitness GPS

What to look for to find the best fitness GPS

• The quality of the receiver - Look for SiRF's high performance SiRF Star III chipset.

• Sophisticated software to match your training and competitive requirements

• Heart rate sensor (optional)

• Easy to read display

• Small and lightweight

• Waterproof

• GPS must have these features for a reasonable price.  This will not necessarily be the lowest priced GPS.

• GPS will be sold by a reputable merchant that provides free shipping.

Best Fitness GPS - generally wrist mounted.  Has optional pulse rate counter.

Top 10 bestselling GPS on Amazon

Does this mean these are the best GPS?  Those who bought them think so.

Other links of interest

Garmin Home Page

Magellan Home Page

TomTom Home Page