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Garmin DriveSmart 55 vs TomTom GO Basic 6

What DriveSmart 55 does better (1) and where GO Basic 6 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 55
Garmin · 2018DriveSmart 55
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ $220
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TomTom GO Basic 6
TomTom · 2018GO Basic 6
6.1Score
1 advantage
5.7Display5.1
8.2Maps & navigation7.3
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9

Why is DriveSmart 55 better than GO Basic 6?

  1. Pixel density254 ppi vs 155 ppi+64%

Why is GO Basic 6 better than DriveSmart 55?

  1. Screen size5.5″ vs 6″+9%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size5.5″6″
Resolution1200 × 720800 × 480
Horizontal resolution1,200 px800 px
Vertical resolution720 px480 px
Pixel density254 ppi155 ppi
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageEuropeEurope
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYesYes
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alerts—Yes
Voice controlYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Memory card slot—Yes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life—1 h
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