Name: Start 52
Brand: TomTom
SKU: 117300
Rating: 3.5 (82 reviews)

3.6

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

3.7 / 5

The device itself performs a lot better
very easy to use and it worked as it should
easier and more exciting

the current place is wrong and the route is not always the best
The screen was dark and unresponsive after 2 months usage
worse of all the current maps are

Interface type: Touchscreen
Bluetooth: no
Type of map view: 2D, 3D
Map included: yes
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
Usb: yes
Form factor: Fixed, Handheld

TomTom Start 52 - Pros & Cons

The device itself performs a lot better
very easy to use and it worked as it should
easier and more exciting
Very easy to use
and ideal for
the user interface is simple
easy to use and intuitive
Performance is reasonably fast too
s easy to search for destinations and the voice instructions are top-notch
voice control and a better touchscreen
its simple navigation through an easy destination entry

the current place is wrong and the route is not always the best
The screen was dark and unresponsive after 2 months usage
worse of all the current maps are
It often does not provide verbal instruction
Software update was clumsy and not always working
It lacks some of the features of pricier models
including traffic data
All the maps are stored on the device As compared to the TomTom app
slow and need software installed on your computer
the mount was rather poor
lacks on certain features that users with smartphones will be used to
sat nav prices have dropped sharply
not tested Memory card View more details
Contactless Payments and Built-in Sports Apps
The product can only score points when it comes to voice announcements
the grip is somewhat worse

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TomTom Start 52 - Full Specifications

Form factor	Fixed Handheld
Built-in camera	no
Placement supported	Horizontal
Weather proof	no

Colour of product	Black
Width	5.69 in
Height	3.56 in
Depth	0.87 in
Weight	7.37 oz
Handheld	no
Wristband	no

Antenna	Internal
Bluetooth	no
GLONASS	no

Compass	yes
Distance meter	yes
Log	yes
Route planner	yes
Speedometer	yes

External power connection	Battery Cigarette Lighter Outlet
Battery operated	yes
Battery type	Li-Ion
Battery life (running)	1.0 h
Battery life (max)	1.0 h
Number of batteries required	1

Display type	LCD
Screen size	5.0 in
Screen resolution	480 x 272 px
Interface type	Touchscreen
Colour screen	yes
Widescreen	yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9

Type of map view	2D 3D
Map included	yes
Free lifetime map updates	yes
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
Navigation area	Vehicles
TMC support	yes
TMC Live traffic	no
Points of interest	yes
Display of road signs	yes
Speed limits	yes
Speed cameras warning support	yes
Voice commands	no
Voice guidance	yes
Street name pronunciation	yes
Navigation bracket	Europe Ireland UK
Lane guidance	yes
Live service	yes
Waypoints	yes

Built-in speakers	yes
Headphone output	no
USB	yes
Supported radio bands	Not supported
Languages support	CZE DAN DEU DUT ENG EST FIN FRE GRE HUN ITA LAV LIT NOR POL POR SLK SLV SWE TUR

Storage media type	Flash
Memory card reader	yes
Compatible memory cards	microSD
Internal storage capacity	8.0 GB

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TomTom Start 52 TomTom - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Expert Reviews

Published: 07.02.2017

Best satnav 2022: Get from A to B without the stress from £120

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ProductReview.com.au

Published: 03.06.2022

TomTom Start 52 (5")

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.

Good Housekeeping

Published: 20.03.2017

TomTom Start 52

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the TomTom Start 52

OxGadgets

Published: 25.07.2016

Review: TomTom Start 52 - The best starter pack for all your Sat Nav needs - OxGadgets

Satellite navigation devices have been around for a long time, and the name TomTom is synonymous with the sat nav device. Since their advent, travelling