The Difference between Garmin aera 560 and Garmin GPSMAP 496

Garmin aera 560

Garmin 496

Physical & Performance:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:

5.3″W x 3.3″H x .9″D (13.5 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm)

5.7″W x 3.2″H x 1.9″D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm)

Display size, WxH:

3.81″W x 2.25″H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3″ diag (10.9 cm)

3.2″W x 2.1″H (8.1 x 5.3 cm); 3.8″ diag (9.7 cm)

Display resolution, WxH:

480 x 272 pixels

480 x 320 pixels

Display type:

touch screen WQVGA color TFT with white backlight

256 color TFT with backlighting

Weight:

9.5 ounces (270 g)

14.2 ounces (385.5 g)

Battery:

removable, rechargeable lithium-ion

rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery life:

up to 5 hours (less with full backlight and options)

up to 15 hours (Battery Saver mode, no backlighting)

Waterproof:

yes (IPX7)

no

Voltage range:

11-35

11-40

Receiver:

high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy

12 channel

IFR or VFR:

VFR

VFR

Maps, Databases & Memory:

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:

Americas

Americas
or Atlantic International

Preloaded Terrain database:

yes

yes

Preloaded Obstacles database:

yes (U.S.
and Europe only)

yes

Preloaded SafeTaxi airport diagrams:

no

Preloaded AOPA
Airport Directory:

yes (U.S. only)

no

Preloaded Garmin FliteCharts:

no

no

Preloaded low & high altitude enroute airways:

yes

no

Preloaded private airports:

yes (U.S.
only)

Preloaded street maps:

yes

yes

Ability to add maps:

yes

yes

Accepts data cards:

yes (microSD cards)

yes (Garmin data cards)

Built-in memory:

internal solid state

internal solid state

Waypoints/favorites/locations:

3,000 (aviation mode); 1,000 (automotive mode)

3,000

Routes:

50

50

Features:

Moving map:

yes

yes

Patented panel page:

yes

yes

HSI (GPS-based):

yes

yes

IFR map mode:

yes

no

Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible:

yes

yes

Audible terrain alerts:

yes

yes

Terrain resolution:

high

standard

Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays
altitude-sensitive alerts):

yes

yes

Automatic logbook:

yes

yes

Separate serial and USB interfaces:

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)

no

Lane assist (guides you to the proper lane for
navigation):

yes (auto mode)

no

3-D map view:

yes (auto mode)

no

Bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for
hands-free calling):

yes (auto mode)

no

Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major
roads in the U.S. and Europe):

yes (auto mode)

no

FM traffic compatible:

yes (auto mode)

no

Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of
interest):

yes (auto mode)

yes (auto mode)

XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S.
& Canada
compatible:

yes

yes