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TomTom Rider 420 vs TomTom Start 42

5.39 in
3.48 in
TomTom Rider 420 GPS Navigation
TomTom Rider 420
5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 42 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 42
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
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
53
4.1 out of 5
53 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
52 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
0 %
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 420TomTom Rider 420
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Weather proofyesno

Display

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

Dimensions

TomTom Rider 420TomTom Rider 420
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.39 in5.69 in
Height3.48 in3.56 in
Depth1.2 in0.87 in
Weight9.88 oz8.29 oz

Navigation

TomTom Rider 420TomTom Rider 420
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverage
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Madeira
  • San Marino
  • Netherlands
Europe
Navigation area
  • MC
  • Vehicles
Vehicles
TMC supportyesyes
TMC Live trafficyesno
Points of interestyesyes
Voice commandsyesno
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Live serviceyesyes

Communication

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TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Bluetoothyesno

Technical details

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TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
USByesyes
Languages support
  • BUL
  • CAT
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAT
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SCR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • SLK

Storage

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TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Storage media typeMemory cardFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity16.0 GB8.0 GB

Power

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TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
External power connection
  • Battery
  • DC
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life (max)6.0 h1.0 h

Pros & Cons

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