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TomTom Start 52 vs TomTom Via 52

    5.69 in
    3.56 in
    TomTom Start 52 GPS Navigation
    TomTom Start 52
      5.69 in
      0.81 in
      TomTom Via 52 GPS Navigation
      TomTom Via 52
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      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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      6
      6 editorial reviews
      The TomTom VIA 52 offers premium satnav features on a budget – just add your own smartphone.Read more
      TomTom Via 52 (GPS Navigation System): 1.4 out of 5 stars from 27 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
      The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the TomTom Via 52Read more
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      User rating
      82
      3.5 out of 5
      82 user ratings
      5 stars
      		21 %
      4 stars
      		24 %
      3 stars
      		36 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		3 %
      75
      3.8 out of 5
      75 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		25 %
      3 stars
      		40 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Design

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Form factor
      • Fixed
      • Handheld
      • Fixed
      • Handheld
      Built-in cameranono

      Display

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Screen size5.0 in5.0 in
      Screen resolution480 x 272 px480 x 272 px
      Interface typeTouchscreenTouchscreen
      Widescreenyesyes

      Dimensions

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Colour of productBlackBlack
      Width5.69 in5.69 in
      Height3.56 in0.81 in
      Depth0.87 in0.94 in
      Weight7.37 oz7.37 oz

      Navigation

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Map includedyesyes
      Free lifetime map updatesyesyes
      Map coverage
      • 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
      		Western Europe
      Navigation areaVehiclesVehicles
      TMC supportyesyes
      Points of interestyesyes
      Speed limitsyesyes
      Speed cameras warning supportyesyes
      Voice commandsnoyes
      Navigation bracket
      • Europe
      • Ireland
      • UK
      • Europe
      • Ireland
      • UK
      Lane guidanceyesyes
      Live serviceyesyes

      Communication

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Bluetoothnoyes

      Technical details

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      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Languages support
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • EST
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • ITA
      • LAV
      • LIT
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • SLK
      • SLV
      • SWE
      • TUR
      • BUL
      • CAT
      • CZE
      • DAN
      • DEU
      • DUT
      • ENG
      • ESP
      • EST
      • FIN
      • FRE
      • GRE
      • HUN
      • ITA
      • LAV
      • LIT
      • NOR
      • POL
      • POR
      • SLK
      • SLV
      • SWE
      • TUR
      • LAT

      Storage

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      Storage media typeFlashFlash
      Memory card readeryesyes
      Compatible memory cardsmicroSDmicroSD
      Internal storage capacity8.0 GB16.0 GB

      Power

      TomTom Start 52TomTom Start 52
      TomTom Via 52TomTom Via 52
      External power connection
      • Battery
      • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
      • Battery
      • Cigarette Lighter Outlet
      Battery operatedyesyes
      Battery life (running)1.0 h1.0 h
      Battery life (max)1.0 h1.0 h

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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