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Garmin Nuvi 50LM vs TomTom Start 50

5.51 in
3.39 in
Garmin Nuvi 50LM GPS Navigation
Garmin Nuvi 50LM
5.2 in
0.91 in
TomTom Start 50 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 50
Available colors
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Full Comparison

Design

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Fixed
Built-in cameranono

Display

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Display typeTFTLCD
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreennoyes

Dimensions

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Width5.51 in5.2 in
Height3.39 in0.91 in
Depth0.71 in3.5 in
Weight6.25 oz8.89 oz
Handheldnono

Navigation

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverage
  • Canada
  • USA
USA
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnono
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Live servicenono

Communication

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono

Technical details

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Built-in speakersyesyes
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported

Storage

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
Storage media typeSSDFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Not supported

Power

Garmin Nuvi 50LMGarmin Nuvi 50LM
TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life (running)2.0 h2.0 h
Battery life (max)2.0 h3.0 h

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

          Often compared with TomTom Start 50