Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - zumo XT 3 6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
2.7
(7 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - zumo XT 3 6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Too Many Great Features....For Me!
on October 8, 2026
Posted by: Rick H.
I bought my Garmin XT3 as a backup to my BMW Connected Ride App. I have never been able to get my BMW Navigator via the Connected Ride App to work properly or conveniently. I like having a working GPS Nav unit so I know exactly where I am at all times so if an emergency takes place I know where I am. I also like the convenience of being able to plug in an address and find the location immediately without stumbling thru several steps in the Ride App.
The XT3 does exactly what I want it to do, but has many features I will never use on a motorcycle. Timing racing events, or knowing lean angles means nothing to me. I don't ride in groups anymore so that is a useless feature as is downloading routes to share with others. What is truly needed is a Garmin Motorcycle GPS that performs basic GPS functions without all the bells and whistles. No doubt one could be developed that would offer basic GPS functions and be water proof and vibration resistant and have the Garmin reliability and longevity. Unfortunately, as it is a GPS unit of this type is not currently available from Garmin which forces riders to step up to very expensive units with all sorts of unwanted extras. I was almost going to purchase a Garmin "car" model GPS for far less money and extras the XT3 has, but I didn't know if it would survive life on a motorcycle.
So am I happy with my Garmin XT3? Yes and no, hence only giving it a 4 on the eval scale. It is overkill for me but it was the only dance in town. A motorcycle GPS that gets riders form point A to Point B and has a rolling map would sell very well I think.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great When it Works; Unreliable without Cellular
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: h8venom
I recently upgraded from a Zumo XT at the urging of Garmin when I started to experience some issues with my XT. I took the XT3 on a cross-country trip through the backcountry. Approximately three to four times when I was in the backcountry and without cell service, when stopped with the motorcycle off, the unit would power down as expected. When it came back on, my tracks that had been synced through tread prior to my trip were gone. Nothing. The unit said it was not connected to Tread when I clicked on saved despite showing the connection in the upper left of the screen and showing as connected on the Tread app. I went through various troubleshooting steps, but nothing worked until I was back in cell reception. It is completely unacceptable if the design of this unit is dependent on cell service. Thankfully, I had the tracks on Gaia on my phone as a backup or I would have been lost. I have spoken to Garmin support and gotten the usual restart, disconnect, reconnect, oh now it's working. They have yet to explain how this could happen. I am impressed by the unit when it works. Great resolution! Great responsiveness! This is the only reason for the two stars. I am hoping Garmin will eventually respond with some explanation/resolution.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Lacking easy to use route builders
on August 20, 2026
Posted by: George IKMC
The unit works as described. Has a very bright screen that is easy to see at all times night or day. Easy to navigate and use as while in route I needed to find gas stations. The only drawback that I find is the software that is used on the home computer when you are planning out route you need to use two programs. The first program is my Google Maps, then you have to save the route on the computer and open it up in another program called Explorer which automatically updates it to the cloud and to the unit. Garmin should come up with one easy to use program where you can make a route and send it to the Zumo.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Can’t get Garmin Tread on a lap top?
on July 28, 2026
Posted by: OMAKTM
I’m happy with the GPS, I’m not happy that I can’t get Garmin Tread on my lap top! I have been using Basecamp making and organizing tracks and routes for twenty years and now I have to send them to Gaia to transfer them to Tread on my phone? Big disappointment!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not the XT that I thought I was getting
on June 20, 2026
Posted by: BobW12
can't review what I do not have. It was sent back because of the lack of information about it not working with basecamp and the need for an app that really doesn't work either. I would recomment anyone looking to purchase the XT3 go elseware. I think Garmin has lost it's way.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not the XT that I thought I was getting
on June 12, 2026
Posted by: bobrw
nowhere in the online description did they indicate that this unit would not work with the basecamp application. Only after purchasing the unit and reading the instructions did I learn the flaw.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
on April 20, 2026
Posted by: Warren22
The Zumo XT3 seems to work well, but learning how to import GPX files can be difficult. The import menu is buried behind waypoints. Then, trying to find the tracks menu to convert to a route is buried again. I thought this was a navigation device and not a social media device. Very little extras above an XT2 that require the upgrade to an XT3. No videos are showing you how to use the device and its integration with the Garmin apps. In my opinion, the only advantage the Garmin XT Device provides over cellular mapping products is the providing navigation where there is no Cellular connectivity.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin