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TomTom Rider 550 vs TomTom Start 42

5.39 in
3.48 in
TomTom Rider 550 GPS Navigation
TomTom Rider 550
5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 42 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 42
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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1 editorial reviews
TomTom RIDER (GPS Navigation System): 3.4 out of 5 stars from 5 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
143
3.5 out of 5
143 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
2 %
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 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono

Display

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size4.3 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Widescreenyesyes

Dimensions

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
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 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Map includedyesyes
Map coverageEuropeEurope
Navigation areaMCVehicles
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEuropeEurope
Lane guidanceyesyes

Communication

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Bluetoothyesno

Technical details

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Languages support
  • BUL
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DUT
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • DEU
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • ESP
  • SWE
  • TUR
  • ENG
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • SLK

Storage

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity16.0 GB8.0 GB

Power

TomTom Rider 550TomTom Rider 550
TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
External power connectionBattery
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Battery life (max)6.0 h1.0 h

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