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TomTom GO Basic 5 vs TomTom GO Essential 5

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

TomTom GO Basic 5
TomTom · 2018GO Basic 5
6.3Score
0 advantages≈ $210
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TomTom GO Essential 5
TomTom · 2018GO Essential 5
4.3Score
0 advantages
2.6Display2.6
3.6Maps & navigation3.6
5.9Connectivity & safety5.9
5.3Battery5.3

Why is GO Basic 5 better than GO Essential 5?

GO Basic 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is GO Essential 5 better than GO Basic 5?

GO Essential 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Display
Screen size5″5″
Resolution480 × 272480 × 272
Horizontal resolution480 px480 px
Vertical resolution272 px272 px
Pixel density110 ppi110 ppi
Display type—Colour TFT LCD
TouchscreenYesYes
Maps & navigation
Preloaded mapsYesYes
Map coverageEuropeWorldwide
Map typesRoadRoad
Turn-by-turn routingYesYes
Free map updatesYesYes
Live trafficYesYes
Speed camera alertsYes—
Voice control—Yes
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Connectivity & safety
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery & power
Battery life1 h1 h
Build & durability
Weight201 g—
Width142 mm—
Height91 mm—
Depth19 mm—
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