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TomTom Rider 400 vs TomTom Start 42

5.39 in
3.48 in
TomTom Rider 400 GPS Navigation
TomTom Rider 400
5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 42 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 42
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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TomTom Rider 400 (GPS Navigation System): 1.9 out of 5 stars from 13 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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TomTom Start 42 / 52 / 62 (GPS Navigation System): 2.1 out of 5 stars from 20 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
Nice and easy does it with this new entry-level sat navRead more
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User rating
89
3.8 out of 5
89 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
38 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Placement supported
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Horizontal
Weather proofyesno

Display

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Screen size4.3 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes

Dimensions

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Width5.39 in5.69 in
Height3.48 in3.56 in
Depth1.2 in0.87 in
Weight9.88 oz8.29 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
  • 2D
  • 3D
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverageEuropeEurope
Navigation area
  • MC
  • Vehicles
Vehicles
TMC supportnoyes
TMC Live trafficyesno
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Voice guidanceyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Live serviceyesyes

Communication

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothyesno
GLONASSnono

Technical details

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Headphone outputyesno
USByesyes
Languages support
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • SLK

Storage

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity16.0 GB8.0 GB

Power

TomTom Rider 400TomTom Rider 400
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
External power connection
  • Battery
  • DC
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (running)6.0 h1.0 h
Battery life (max)6.0 h1.0 h

Pros & Cons

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