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Garmin DriveSmart 61 vs TomTom GO Classic 5

What DriveSmart 61 does better (2) and where GO Classic 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 61
Garmin · 2018DriveSmart 61
7.5Score
2 advantages
vs
TomTom GO Classic 5
TomTom · 2021GO Classic 5
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $130
Higher score
7.3Display4.1
7.1Maps & navigation3.1
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.7Durability7.9

Why is DriveSmart 61 better than GO Classic 5?

  1. Screen size7″ vs 5.5″+26%
  2. Pixel density171 ppi vs 100 ppi+71%

Why is GO Classic 5 better than DriveSmart 61?

  1. Weight243 g vs 201 g+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size7″5.5″
Resolution1024 × 600480 × 272
Horizontal resolution1,024 px480 px
Vertical resolution600 px272 px
Pixel density171 ppi100 ppi
Display typeColour TFT LCD—
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverage—Europe
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updates—Yes
Live trafficYesYes
Voice controlYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYes—
Battery & power
Battery life1 h—
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Build & durability
Weight243 g201 g
Width173 mm—
Height99 mm—
Depth19 mm—
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