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TomTom GO 500 vs TomTom Start 52

4.53 in
2.28 in
TomTom GO 500 GPS Navigation
TomTom GO 500
5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 52 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 52
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
4.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Dodge the traffic and avoid those one-track country lanes with the top satnavs from TomTom and GarminRead more
TomTom Start 52 (5") (GPS Navigation System): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 14 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the TomTom Start 52Read more
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User rating
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
82
3.5 out of 5
82 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Design

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Placement supportedHorizontalHorizontal
Weather proofnono

Display

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution240 x 320 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9

Dimensions

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Grey
  • Grey
Black
Width4.53 in5.69 in
Height2.28 in3.56 in
Depth3.62 in0.87 in
Weight10.93 oz7.37 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Type of map view3D
  • 2D
  • 3D
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverage
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Central Europe
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Eastern Europe
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Norway
  • Russia
  • Southern Europe
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • Western Europe
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnoyes
TMC Live trafficnono
Points of interestyesyes
Display of road signsyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracket
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Lane guidanceyesyes
Live serviceyesyes

Communication

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
AntennaExternalInternal
Bluetoothnono
GLONASSnono

Technical details

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Built-in speakersyesyes
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
Languages supportMulti
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR

Features

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Compassyesyes

Storage

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity8.0 GB8.0 GB

Power

TomTom GO 500TomTom GO 500
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)5.0 h1.0 h
Battery life (max)2.0 h1.0 h
Number of batteries required11

Pros & Cons

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