Garmin Speak

Well built, cute device that mimics a tiny, mobile Echo Dot ; Clear, if small, OLED screen and LED status ring. ; Supports a wide range of Alexa features, including news reports, audio streaming, smart home control and more.

Wired 12V power means you’ll need to hide cables. ; Complex, multi-stage hardware, software and service configuration. ; Awkward user experience, requiring you to ask Alexa to, “Ask Garmin” for directions. ; Lack of touchscreen reduces ease of use and...

Garmin’s imaginative reinvention of the GPS proves the benefit of a connected personal assistant on the move, but the loss of a touchscreen makes Garmin Speak less convincing than a traditional GPS, or your smartphone’s navigation app.