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Garmin DriveSmart 66 vs TomTom GO Basic 5

What DriveSmart 66 does better (3) and where GO Basic 5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveSmart 66
Garmin · 2021DriveSmart 66
6.9Score
3 advantages≈ $250
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TomTom GO Basic 5
TomTom · 2018GO Basic 5
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $210
6.3Display2.6
5.3Maps & navigation3.6
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3
8.4Durability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

DriveSmart 66GO Basic 5
152 × 8619142 × 9119
DriveSmart 66GO Basic 5Difference
Height86 mm91 mm−5 mm
Width152 mm142 mm+10 mm
Depth19 mm19 mm=
Weight175 g201 g−26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is DriveSmart 66 better than GO Basic 5?

  1. Screen size6″ vs 5″+20%
  2. Pixel density245 ppi vs 110 ppi2.2×
  3. Weight175 g vs 201 g+15%

Why is GO Basic 5 better than DriveSmart 66?

GO Basic 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS—
Satellite systems supported1—
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No—
Display
Screen size6″5″
Resolution1280 × 720480 × 272
Horizontal resolution1,280 px480 px
Vertical resolution720 px272 px
Pixel density245 ppi110 ppi
Display typeColour TFT LCD—
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageNorth AmericaEurope
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYesYes
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alertsYesYes
Driver alerts (speed limits, curves)Yes—
Lane assist / junction viewYes—
Voice controlYes—
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Smartphone notificationsYes—
Hands-free callingYes—
Battery & power
Battery life1 h1 h
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Build & durability
Weight175 g201 g
Width152 mm142 mm
Height86 mm91 mm
Depth19 mm19 mm
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