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TomTom Start 42 vs TomTom Start 52

5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 42 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 42
5.69 in
3.56 in
TomTom Start 52 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 52
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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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
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
81
3.5 out of 5
81 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
35 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Design

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Form factor
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono
Placement supportedHorizontalHorizontal
Weather proofnono

Display

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes

Dimensions

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Colour of productBlackBlack
Width5.69 in5.69 in
Height3.56 in3.56 in
Depth0.87 in0.87 in
Weight8.29 oz7.37 oz
Handheldnono
Wristbandnono

Navigation

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
  • 2D
  • 3D
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverageEurope
  • 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 supportyesyes
TMC Live trafficnono
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsnono
Voice guidanceyesyes
Street name pronunciationyesyes
Navigation bracketEurope
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Lane guidanceyesyes
Live serviceyesyes

Communication

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnono
GLONASSnono

Technical details

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Headphone outputnono
USByesyes
Languages support
  • CZE
  • DEU
  • SLK
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • EST
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • LAV
  • LIT
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • SLK
  • SLV
  • SWE
  • TUR

Storage

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
Internal storage capacity8.0 GB8.0 GB

Power

TomTom Start 42TomTom Start 42
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)1.0 h1.0 h
Battery life (max)1.0 h1.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          TomTom Start 42 vs TomTom Start 52 - User Opinions

          • yuonne_rippin
            over 1 year ago
            The only real difference between the three devices, called the Start 42, 52, and 62, are the sizes of the touchscreen used. The machines have 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch touchscreens respectively.May 3, 2016
          • elbert
            over 1 year ago
            The only real difference between the three devices, called the Start 42, 52, and 62, are the sizes of the touchscreen used.May 3, 2016
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