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Garmin DriveTrack 72 vs TomTom GO Essential

What DriveTrack 72 does better (1) and where GO Essential wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Garmin DriveTrack 72
Garmin · 2025DriveTrack 72
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $500
Higher score
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TomTom GO Essential
TomTom · 2026GO Essential
3.7Score
0 advantages
6.9Display2.1
5.9Maps & navigation5.9

Why is DriveTrack 72 better than GO Essential?

  1. Screen size7″ vs 5″+39%

Why is GO Essential better than DriveTrack 72?

GO Essential has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Satellite positioning
Satellite systemsGPS, Galileo—
Satellite systems supported2—
Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No—
Display
Screen size7″5″
Resolution1024 × 600—
Horizontal resolution1,024 px—
Vertical resolution600 px—
Pixel density171 ppi—
Display typeIPS LCD—
TouchscreenYes—
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageNorth AmericaWorldwide, Europe
Map typesRoad, Topographic, Satellite imageryRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYes—
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alertsYesYes
Driver alerts (speed limits, curves)Yes—
Lane assist / junction viewYes—
Voice controlYes—
Satellite imageryYes—
Internal storage16 GB—
Memory card slotYes—
Electronic compassYes—
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Smartphone notificationsYes—
Battery & power
Battery life2 h—
Power sourceBuilt-in rechargeable—
Build & durability
Weight242 g—
Width177 mm—
Height106 mm—
Depth19 mm—
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