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TomTom Start 50 vs TomTom Via 135

5.2 in
0.91 in
TomTom Start 50 GPS Navigation
TomTom Start 50
4.69 in
3.74 in
TomTom Via 135 GPS Navigation
TomTom Via 135
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
3.8 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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4
3.7 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
45
3.8 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Form factorFixed
  • Fixed
  • Handheld
Built-in cameranono

Display

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Display typeLCDLCD
Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
Colour screenyesyes
Widescreenyesyes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9

Dimensions

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Width5.2 in4.69 in
Height0.91 in3.74 in
Depth3.5 in0.87 in
Weight8.89 oz6.38 oz
Handheldnono

Navigation

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Type of map view
  • 2D
  • 3D
  • 2D
  • 3D
Map includedyesyes
Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
Map coverageUSAEurope
Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
TMC supportnoyes
TMC Live trafficnono
Points of interestyesyes
Speed limitsyesyes
Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
Voice commandsnoyes
Navigation bracketEurope
  • Europe
  • Ireland
  • UK
Auto re-routeyesyes
Live servicenono

Communication

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
AntennaInternalInternal
Bluetoothnoyes

Technical details

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Built-in speakersyesyes
USByesyes
USB version2.02.0
Supported radio bandsNot supportedNot supported
Languages supportMultiMulti

Storage

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
Storage media typeFlashFlash
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedmicroSD

Power

TomTom Start 50TomTom Start 50
TomTom Via 135TomTom Via 135
External power connection
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
  • Battery
  • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery life (running)2.0 h2.0 h
Battery life (max)3.0 h2.0 h

Pros & Cons

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