The real decision is which is better-TomTom or Garmin (I have both). Both are good gps devices and each has some good points that the other does not have. For the way I use a gps, there is no real comparison-TomTom is more suited to my needs. Granted Garmin does a bit better job of lane guidance. However there are far too many pluses for the TomTom. It has much better/more detailed maps. It does a better job of finding the best route. With TomTom itinerary/trip planning is much easier, especially if you want to choose an exact route to follow such as Route 66 or the Lincoln Highway.
The final straw was this morning. I typed in a local address (major street in town) on the Garmin and got the message, no such street. Did the same with the TomTom and it took me exactly where I wanted to go. Also the TomTom uses a regular cable for power and traffic to power in the car....Garmin requires that you use their cable.
This is an update: My wife and I made a road trip from North Carolina and back. We used both the TomTom and Garmin to make a comparison on a long trip. We were on the interstate most of the way out except for last 300 miles. I input the exact route I wanted to go (north of Los Angeles). TomTom took us exactly the way we wanted to go. The Garmin insisted the shortest and fastest route was going through downtown LA. This was neither the shortest nor the fastest route. For some reason it appeared that Garmin insists that using the interstates is both the shortest and fastest. Never could make it go the way we wanted to go.
On the way home, we drove through the Rockies. The route we wanted to take was done for both. TomTom worked flawlessly. Gramin stayed confused, insisting we use the interstate by wanting us to go far out of the way and not the route we wanted to go. At one point the shortest and fastest route was the way we wanted to go (verified by both TomTom and Google maps) while Garmin said another route was faster and shorter....It was 4 hours longer and 200 miles further. Still insisting we travel by interstate.
After this trip there is one thing good I can say about the Garmin-it shows the elevation of our current location. That is sort of neat but not really necessary for travel. Without a doubt, for both local driving and long distance road trips, TomTom is head and shoulders about Garmin. I totally recommend TomTom to those who want a GPS that is easy to use and takes you where you want to go
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| Price | $191.41 | $159.95 | $249.99 | $149.99 | -24% $189.00 List: $249.99 | -31% $89.95 List: $129.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it May 17 - 21 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| control method | voice | — | voice | — | — | touch |
| resolution | 480 x 272 | — | — | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 | 480 x 272 |
| mounting type | found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Windshield Mount, Dashboard Mount | Suction Cup | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | Windshield Mount, found in image, Dashboard Mount | found in image, Dashboard Mount |
| batteries included | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| battery average life | — | — | 1 hours | 1 hours | 1 hours | — |
From the manufacturer
Key Features:
- Updates via Wi-Fi
- Connected
- Maps
- TomTom Traffic
- TomTom Road Trips
TomTom GO Comfort
Wi-Fi enabled, fast updates, and phone notifications, the TomTom GO Comfort gives everything you need to focus on the road and stay connected. Plus, you get TomTom's smart routing, Traffic and regular map updates. Connect with the TomTom MyDrive mobile app to plan and edit your routes before you get into the car, log on to TomTom Road Trips to discover, download and edit the best routes to drive around the world.
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ConnectedThe latest TomTom GO Comfort integrates seamlessly with your phone. Pre-plan your trips on TomTom MyDrive, It can even read out your text messages. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it extremely easy to update your maps, POI’s, speedcamera locations and get the latest navigation features. No computer needed! |
TomTom Road TripsDiscover the world's most epic driving routes from TomTom's route sharing community. Personalise your journey and share it with friends. Then start your adventure up mountains, along coastal roads, into forests and beyond with your trusty sat nav guide. |
Maps and TomTom TrafficDownload free map updates with the latest road changes, for the useful life of your device. Insanely accurate traffic information enables your TomTom GO Comfort to intelligently plan routes around traffic. With real-time updates from millions of drivers, it's like having a huge network of friends helping you choose the best route to take. |
TomTom MyDrivePlan routes, check live traffic and save favourites – anytime, anywhere – from your smartphone, tablet or PC. Your TomTom GO Comfort will pick up any destinations or favourites set on MyDrive as soon as it powers on in the car and connects to your smartphone. With MyDrive you'll know how the traffic looks before you GO Comfort , you'll get on the road faster and you'll always have an online backup of all your favourite destinations. |
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Updates via Wi-FiDon't miss out on any road changes or new features again. Get the latest maps and software for your TomTom GO Comfort with built-in Wi-Fi. No computer needed. Your sat nav will notify you when new updates are available - simply connect to your Wi-Fi network and choose what to instal from the menu. You can charge your device while updating so it's always ready for your next trip. Over smartphones you're saving both on battery and data usage while remaining real-time updated. |
Smartphone MessagesHear text messages from your smartphone safely, with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Your TomTom GO Comfort will read aloud Text Messages, Whatsapps, even Facebook messages. Receiving too many messages? Easily switch notifications on or off from the main menu. All while your phone remains in your pocket with the screen off saving precious battery life. |
Destination PredictionTomTom GO Comfort learns your driving habits and predicts when you're likely to drive to frequent destinations saved in My Places. It remembers the time of day when you make regular journeys, so the more you drive with it, the more accurate its predictions will become. A commute will be ready right away with the latest traffic information. Trying a new route? That's no problem - TomTom VIA will adapt to your new schedule as it automatically learns. |
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| Price | $279.99 | $191.41 | $195.00 | $289.18 |
| TomTom Map Coverage | US, Canada, Mexico | US, Canada, Mexico | World | World |
| Speed Camera Updates | 3 Months | 3 Months | Ongoing Updates | 1 Year |
| Updates via Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | ✔ (3x faster) | |
| TomTom Traffic | Via Smartphone Connection | Via Smartphone Connection | Via Smartphone Connection | Via Smartphone Connection |
| Map Updates Availability | Quarterly | Quarterly | Quarterly | Weekly |
| Screen Size | 5" | 5" and 6" | 5" and 6" | 7" |
| Touchscreen Type | Resistive | Resistive | Capacitive | HD |
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Live traffic and use of MyDrive not possible without wifi hotspot 😅
The inability to use my phone’s data using bluetooth is really sad. I don’t get to enjoy the traffic services and other perks.Tomtom Customer service suggested I get the cellular data hotspot cabilities activated so things would work, that’s $10 monthly just to get traffic updates and the convenience of entering the destination address tru the app.This is a downgrade from previous versions of Tomtom gps’s. Those are excellent, you don’t have to jump through hoops and buy services to get all the goodies. Those are the real plug and play champs.
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Mohinder Kang
Clock time on screen when route not planned
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2023