Deciding on whether to buy a product like TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav or perhaps GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav vs GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav

TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3

TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav
 GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5

GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav
Type: Car

Type: Car

SCREEN

SCREEN

Screen: 4.3″

Screen: 5″ touchscreen

Screen features: – One Touch Screen
– Tap & Go

Resolution: 480 x 272p

MAPPING

Screen features: Dual-orientation display

MAPPING
Included maps: UK, ROI & Full Europe

Countries included: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City, United Kingdom & main roads of Bulgaria, Latvia, Montenegro, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey. Connecting Roads: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia Herzegovina Macedonia, Moldavia, Ukraine

Included maps: UK & ROI

On-map features: – Current speed
– Time of arrival
– Speed limit
– Distance to destination
– Distance to turning

On-map features: – Current Speed
– Speed Limit
– Safety Camera Alerts
– Street name
– Arrival Time
– Driver Alerts including sharp curves
– Fatigue warnings
– Speed changes
– Wrong way on a one-way
– Railroad crossings
– Animal crossings and school zones
– Live parking information
– Lane Assist
– Junction View
– Up Ahead and Foursquare Points of Interest and ratings from TripAdvisor
– Route Preview

3D maps: Yes

Interactive maps: Yes

Interactive maps: Yes

Lifetime map updates: Yes

Lifetime map updates: Yes

Map upgrades: – Upgrades up to 4 times a year
– Free

Map upgrades: – Upgrades up to 4 times per year
– Free downloadable maps

TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC

Traffic updates: Yes, every minute

Traffic updates: No

Free Lifetime Traffic: Yes

Free Lifetime Traffic: No

Traffic subscription upgrades: Upgrades up to 4 times a year

ROUTING

ROUTING

Route planning features: – Fastest
– Shortest,
– Eco-friendly
– Winding

Route planning features: – Faster time
– Off road
– Shorter distance
– Easy route shaping (easily change your route to include preferred roads or cities by simply touching the screen)
– Up Ahead Points of Interest
– Route Planning with Trip Advisor ratings

Route editing: Yes

Route editing: Yes

Speed camera alerts: No

Speed camera alerts: Yes

Lane guidance: Advanced lane guidance

Speed camera updates: Yes

Junction view: Yes

Lane guidance: – Visual
– Spoken
– Lane Assist with Junction View

Street view: No

Junction view: Junction view

Points of interest: Customisable

Street view: No

AUDIO

Points of interest: – Yes
– Foursquare Points Of Interest & TripAdvisor Ratings

Real directions: Yes

Voice customisation features: Downloadable voices via TomTom.com

AUDIO
Voice languages included: Afrikaans, Arabic, Australian English, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Dutch Belgium, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish English, Italian, Lithuanian, New Zealand English, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese Brazil, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), Spanish Argentina/Latin, Spanish Chile, Swedish, Turkish, UK English, US English

CONNECTIVITY

Voice customisation features: Different voice options

Voice languages included: 31

Connections: Micro USB

CONNECTIVITY
MEMORY

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Compatible memory cards: Micro SD

Bluetooth functions: – Live services via the Smartphone Link app
– Live traffic
– Live parking
– Weather

Internal memory: 8 GB

Smartphone compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Your smartphone needs to be compatible and come with a data plan. Extra costs may apply – please check with your provider and the manufacturer for more information.

GENERAL

Connections: USB

APPS

Price: £109

Price: £89

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.5 / 10

Review Score: 9.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav or GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 37 products in the same category as TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav, which is the Sat Nav category. Of these 37 products the average price was £189.43, the most expensive was £369 and the cheapest was just £89. We then looked at the price of the 37 in the same as the GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav, which of course the average was £189.43, top price was £369 and cheapest £89.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from TomTom and Garmin, the average was £134.76 for TomTom, £163.51 for Garmin. The max for each was £330/£599 and minimum was £6.97/£12.99

Price analysis of TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3

Price analysis of GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5

  • TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav
  • LifeTime Maps updates
  • Expandable memory for adding maps
  • Top features:- Explore UK, ROI and full European maps- Easy to use Tap & Go interface with Quick Search- Never choose the wrong lane thanks to lane guidance- Locate nearby parking with Parking AssistExplore UK, ROI and full European mapsDrive around the continent in confidence with ROI and full European maps packed with the latest road and route information for 45 countries. Constantly updated lifetime maps with the latest road data ensures you’ll never get lost.Easy to use Tap & Go interfaceYour TomTom sat nav is easy to use. Just tap the screen to select a route or option. Start typing and the device will immediately show you a list of street names and places that match. Then tap on the place you want, and your sat nav will plan the best route there.Never choose the wrong laneVoice navigation and Lane Guidance helps you to navigate complex junctions by indicating the correct lane position for your next turn or exit so you’ll never get lost on the motorway.Locate nearby parking with Parking AssistFinding a parking space can be a pain. Parking Assist helps you easily navigate to nearby parking spots.Please note:What are free Lifetime Maps?Sat nav devices or smartphone apps with free Lifetime Maps allow you to download full updates of your map every year – stay up-to-date with changes to road networks, addresses and points of interest, as well as new businesses, road changes and junction alterations.Updates are released at least four times a year and apply to the map that’s pre-installed on your sat nav or included with your smartphone app. Geographical coverage and features will still match the original. Updates are free of charge and provided for the useful life of the device (i.e. as long as the manufacturer supports it with software updates, services, content or accessories).
  • Product codes: 636926081245
  • GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav
  • Lifetime maps & speed camera updates
  • Lifetime traffic updates via smartphone
  • Driver alerts
  • Expandable memory for adding maps
  • Touchscreen
  • Top features: – Find your way with full UK & Ireland lifetime map updates – Plan your route using free life traffic information – Always find a car parking spot with live parking – Stay safe via driver alerts Find your way You’ll never be lost using the Garmin Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav with UK & ROI Maps. It gives you access to full maps for the UK and Ireland, complete with lifetime updates to keep its routing knowledge and skills completely up to date. Plan your route Pair the sat nav with your smartphone to receive live traffic updates. It’ll let you know whether roadworks are taking place, or there’s a major accident on your route, helping you to better plan your journey. Always find a car parking spot Get access to real-time services such as live parking and weather updates. You’ll never be lost for a parking space, and you’ll be able to plan your day better by avoiding treacherous weather conditions. Stay safe Driver alerts ensure you always know what’s ahead of you. They alert your presence to speed changes, dangerous bends in the road, speed cameras, and more. What are free Lifetime Maps? Sat nav devices or smartphone apps with free Lifetime Maps allow you to download full updates of your map every year – stay up-to-date with changes to road networks, addresses and points of interest, as well as new businesses, road changes and junction alterations. Updates are released at least four times a year and apply to the map that’s pre-installed on your sat nav or included with your smartphone app. Geographical coverage and features will still match the original. Updates are free of charge and provided for the useful life of the device (i.e. as long as the manufacturer supports it with software updates, services, content or accessories). What is free Lifetime Traffic? Lifetime Traffic is a premium real-time traffic information service that shows exactly where delays start and end so you always know the fastest route. ‘Lifetime’ means the period of time that the sat nav manufacturer continues to support your device with software updates, services, content or accessories. The useful life of the smartphone app means the period of time that the manufacturer continues to support the app with updates. Lifetime Traffic is included with this premium sat nav device and cannot be transferred to another sat nav device or smartphone app. *Map updates may require a microSD card.
  • Product codes: 753759187224

What’s better TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav or GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav?

There are obviously a number of differences between TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav and GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £109 cost of TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav is closer to the expectation you had than the £89 pricep point of GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav and GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas GARMIN GARMIN Drive 51LMT-S UK 5″ Sat Nav scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Sat Nav as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



TOMTOM Start 42 EU 4.3″ Sat Nav



Rating:
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