This model is also the only one to feature moving lane guidance, where the display shows clearly which lane to be in when approaching complex junctions. The former two have maps of Europe and the latter has maps of the entire world.Īll three receive updates via Wi-Fi, but TomTom says the flagship GO Discover updates three times faster than the others.
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Over to the TomTom range, and all three come with live speed camera data, but this is included for free for just a month on the GO Classic, six months on the GO Essential and a year on the GO Discover. Without a smartphone, Garmin sat navs will receive less detailed and frequent traffic information from the RDS-TMC Traffic service. Instead, users are asked to use Garmin Live Traffic, which uses your smartphone’s data connection to send live traffic information to the navigation unit. Alerts for upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railway crossings and more can be enabled.Īn important thing to note is that the Garmin Digital Traffic service will cease to exist in the UK from, due to the provider discontinuing the service. Garmin’s navigation systems use Garmin Real Directions, which are described as “like a friend” and use street names, shop names and recognisable landmarks to help you make the right turn.
Alexa can be used to play music, check your calendar and to-do list, receive news briefings, get directions and even control your smart home devices while on the road. It can also be bought with integrated Amazon Alexa, with that model costing £269.99. The flagship of the Garmin navigation range is the DriveSmart 65, which costs £229.99 and has a much larger 6.95-inch display and all the features of the DriveSmart 55.
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The £189.99 DriveSmart 55 includes hands-free calling, plus voice control, wireless software updates, smart notifications, and all of the DriveSmart 50’s aforementioned features. It misses out on hands-free phone calling and Amazon Alexa, but includes real-time services like live traffic, weather and parking data, plus millions of points of interest provided by Foursquare and integrated reviews of hotels and restaurants from TripAdvisor. The entry-level Garmin Drive 52 can be bought with maps of just the UK and Ireland (£119.99) or with all of Europe (£149.99).
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