garmin aera

	Garmin aera 500	Garmin aera 550
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	5.3"W x 3.3"H x .9"D (13.5 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm)	5.3"W x 3.3"H x .9"D (13.5 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm)
Display size, WxH:	3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)	3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	480 x 272 pixels	480 x 272 pixels
Display type:	touchscreen WQVGA colour TFT with white backlight	touchscreen WQVGA colour TFT with white backlight
Weight:	9.5 ounces (270 g)	9.5 ounces (270 g)
Battery:	removable, rechargeable lithium-ion	removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 5 hours (less with full backlight and options)	up to 5 hours (less with full backlight and options)
Waterproof:	yes (IPX7)	yes (IPX7)
Voltage range:	11-35	11-35
Receiver:	high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy	high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy
IFR or VFR:	VFR	VFR
Basemap:	yes	yes
Navigation database (includes Jeppesen® data):	yes	yes
Types of Jeppesen data:	full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints	full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
Navigation database coverage areas:	Atlantic	Atlantic
Preloaded Terrain database:	yes	yes
Preloaded Obstacles database:	yes (U.S. and Europe only)	yes (U.S. and Europe only)
Preloaded private airports:	yes	yes
Preloaded low & high altitude enroute airways:	yes	yes
Preloaded street maps:	yes	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes	yes
Accepts data cards:	yes (microSD™ cards)	yes (microSD™ cards)
Built-in memory:	internal solid state	internal solid state
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	3,000 (aviation mode); 1,000 (automotive mode)	3,000 (aviation mode); 1,000 (automotive mode)
Routes:	50	50
Moving map:	yes	yes
Patented panel page:	yes	yes
HSI (GPS-based):	yes	yes
Audible terrain alerts:	yes	yes
Terrain resolution:	standard	high
Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts):	yes	yes
Separate serial and USB interfaces:	yes	yes
Automatic logbook:	yes	yes
IFR map mode:	yes	yes
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	yes (auto mode)	yes (auto mode)
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft."):	yes (auto mode)	yes (auto mode)
Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for navigation):	no	yes (auto mode)
3-D map view:	yes (auto mode)	yes (auto mode)
Bluetooth® wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling):	yes (auto mode)	yes (auto mode)
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe):	no	yes (auto mode)
FM traffic compatible:	no	yes (auto mode)
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes (auto mode)	yes (auto mode)

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