- precisionagricultu.re
- Compare
- DriveSmart 86 vs GO Classic 6
Garmin DriveSmart 86 vs TomTom GO Classic 6
What DriveSmart 86 does better (2) and where GO Classic 6 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
vs
9.3Display4.5
5.8Maps & navigation3.6
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3
3.8Durability5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
DriveSmart 86GO Classic 6
| DriveSmart 86 | GO Classic 6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 119 mm | 105 mm | +14 mm |
| Width | 192 mm | 163 mm | +29 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 262 g | +33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DriveSmart 86 better than GO Classic 6?
- Screen size8″ vs 6″+33%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 155 ppi+22%
Why is GO Classic 6 better than DriveSmart 86?
- Weight295 g vs 262 g+13%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | — |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | — |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8″ | 6″ |
| Resolution | 1280 × 800 | 800 × 480 |
| Horizontal resolution | 1,280 px | 800 px |
| Vertical resolution | 800 px | 480 px |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 155 ppi |
| Display type | Colour TFT LCD | Colour TFT LCD |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | Yes |
| Map coverage | North America | Worldwide |
| Map types | Road | Road |
| Turn-by-turn routing | Yes | Yes |
| Free map updates | Yes | Yes |
| Live traffic | Yes | Yes |
| Speed camera alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Driver alerts (speed limits, curves) | Yes | — |
| Lane assist / junction view | Yes | — |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
| Truck / RV routing (size and weight) | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Smartphone notifications | Yes | — |
| Hands-free calling | Yes | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 1 h | 1 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Weight | 295 g | 262 g |
| Width | 192 mm | 163 mm |
| Height | 119 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 19 mm |
Related comparisons
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 76vsGarmin DriveSmart 86
5.54.8
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 86vsGarmin DriveCam 76
4.83.9
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 86vsTomTom GO Discover 5
4.85.3
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 66vsTomTom GO Classic 6
6.95.6
vs
Garmin DriveSmart 76vsTomTom GO Classic 6
5.55.6
vs
TomTom GO Classic 6vsGarmin Drive 55
5.65.8