TomTom Rider 550 - better than the Raider 400?
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- TomTom Rider 550 finally replacing myTomTom Rider 400
Let see the difference and find out if the change was worthwhile.
#tomtomrider550 #tomtom #mototraveluk
Using the older 400 for such a long time, I was eager to update my trusty GPS as it started to get a little long in the teeth.
Check out the video and see if it was money well spent.
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Throwing good money out of the window or was it sensible decision to upgrade my TomTom400? After all, I have lifetime map support anyway. Let me know your thoughts on this issue. .
Well done MOTOTravelUK. You only live once. And besides... it's only money!
Vielen Dank Herbert. You can't take it with you.
@@frimpton My Rider 410 is in sleep mode always, that ready in 10-15s. I dont care, as you need to get in the buggy first, get seatbelted and so on.
I enjoyed your video for which I thank you. Even though I can no longer get map updates from my TomRom Rider, I'll stay with it until it dies. Will then switch to the 550.
Thanks. Good move. If you are happy with what you got, hang on to it. 👍
Excellent, info that a lot of reviews haven’t mentioned.
Thank you Stuart.
not sure what version you have but my 400 connect easily to my iphone & has wifi for updating, I agree that on 1st power up if your indoors it can take a minute or so to boot, but other than that no issue for upgrading.
I had the 400 back then. They was no WiFi update build in. Always had to connect to the PC. Maybe this was put in after via firmware update?
I have a used TomTom 1. Yep, one of the old car ones. It cost £15 off eBay, sits inside a £6 waterproof case and it's as loud as hell. It charges from a £3 usb plumbed into my battery. In towns abroad I can see people looking as it shouts out directions. Anyway, the odd road has changed but it always gets me there and for less than £25. Why am I telling you this? Because I'm buying a 400 or 550 and I'm needing convinced.
LOL, keep your money in your purse if you are happy what you got. Honest. It is not about the gear!!!!!
I'm still well satisfied with my 400. Battery doesn't last much anymore, but the Satnav is hardwired to the bike so it doesn't matter. I update the maps before a long trip anyway and sometimes when it's convenient. Love it. But it is slow - and needs a bit of patience.
even plugged now, mine don't hold the battery anymore. I can't find a battery…
I've been thinking of upgrading to the 550 as my 400 is starting g to glitch thanks for the video and information
Welcome. I never looked back. The automatic update via WiFi makes all the difference.
Ride safely
Loved this. Very useful. Thanks. GREAT channel. Keep it up. We appreciate it
thank you Vincent, New videos are in the making. keep it up and stay safe. Steph.
I'm using still a 40 and is for sure faster then the 400 you are showing. Also I'm wondering what is wrong with a USB cable. Who is going to update in the middle of the forrest? An update should be done a few days before you are going on and a big trip, not when you are on the road. You conclusion however is fine, if you have a 4xx you really don't need to up grade.
Thanks for your comment.
Personal, I fo appreciate WiFi a lot.
Upgrading on the road on longer trips. Downloading maps in hotel lobby's. I've been there and done it.
But again. A happy 400 owner has no need to upgrade. Use your money to travel.
i had the tomtom version before the 400. still have it actually. also have the 400. night and day difference. i like to run both. good for ib runs and scavenger hunts.
good comparison. thanks. i have subscribed.
Thanks for sharing this with me. And a very warm welcome to the Mototravel Crowd.
Wait til they invent a "choose between rain/no rain, sun/no sun" mode.
That is one product I will go for!
You talking about my motorbike? That got a snow flake Mode.😁
Tomtom does have Lifetime free map updates, However they don't give you the Latest maps! There is always a Newer Map available for sale!!
TBH I never felt there was anything missing on my map. My 550 is updating every week automaticly.
Thanks for a complete description. Good job! Nevertheless, i was close to sign for the 550. Unfortunately, packages are not equal. With the 410, you have "world map package" and update for free, only Europe for the 550... And " Danger Zone" and update for free and you have to pay a subscription per month for the 550... It's a choice.. wait for the slower and get money back... or a quicker loading and refreshing map... But thanks again for your investment to share your choice.
That has to be a regional thing. I don't pay for anything else.
Besides that the 550 is faster and has Wi-Fi. Is the screen any better on the 550 regarding being brighter ie. easier to read in the sun ?
There is a noticeable difference in better readability in brighter conditions. But I direct sunlight it is just as bad as any other navigation screen. I used the 550 in the Sahara and it was fine. However it shut down overheating twice, and so did I. 😄
Thanks. Nice video. I have a 550 on order and getting a heads up on how it works via this you tube. Cheers
Glad it helped
Very informative. Thanks,
Thought the difference in the start time was gonna be 3 and a half hours, not 30 seconds 😏
Great vid. I think you’ve proven the upgrade to be worthy of spending a few quid.
Thanks Nigel. Have to convince wife now👍
I actually regret getting the 42......my old V5 booted up in less than 10 seconds and routed way better , so selling and getting a Garmin
Cool stuff. Saving up.
It is a good SatNav though
Thank you
Welcome
I bought the 400 a long time ago just for the curvy road search feature. That is a impressive feature. But it slow AF and now, my battery is dead. I can't find any replacement on the web, they are not made anymore and tomtom don't want us to replace them.
I have a 350€ brick now.
Everything has got a shelf life even us. Should work when plugged in though.
@@MOTOTravelUK Yeah, unfortunately my supermoto don't have a huge alternator and I lack of intensity. I can plugged-in just to extend the battery life and remains at 80% even at the end of a riding day, but I can't use it without any battery at all.
Great video thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing 👌 looks good
It is really good tbh. Thanks for your comment.
really is that all the diff is???? I'm going to cancel my bids on one on ebay now was going to update to a newer one as my 410 has served me well but thought a newer one would be better buts its not worth the upgrade in money thanks for the vid
The 410 is solid. Upgrading for the sake of it never paid off.
I like the 550 and the ease if updateing maps works well for me.
@@MOTOTravelUK yes i can see why that would be a bonus but the 150 price difference does not justify it, but again its all about what people need and want from there satnavs over all tho tomtom riders are deffo the goto satnavs for bikers and i stand by them iv used a couple diff ones but tomtom iv used now for about 4 years and its never let me down a great device,
Bought one of the rider 550 on August 2018 to tour europe, I have had 3 since then absolute nightmare and tomtom have replaced it but with a refurbished unit so technically I have ended up with a secondhand unit for the 400 pounds I paid.
Very Sorry to hear that. I never had any issue with min and the old one. Suppose when you are in the unfortunate situation that things go wrong, then you appreciate good service. BTW. During warranty you should get a new unit.
I feel your pain! I had a V5 that worked great! However it wouldn't update the maps! So after weeks of talking to Tomtom service department they send me a rider 400 which by the way is a pos! Its slow and doesn't have 20% of the features of my old unit! I am thinking about moving over to Garmin 🤬
Get a 550, you never look back. Very reliable and the overall system works great. I used to have Garmin on my boat, and ther was nothing wrong or special about it.
Lots of choice out there. 👍
Is the Rider 550 good for Car, Truck, Van, or possible on river( jungle- wilderness? Thanks.
I got the car kit with mine and using it for anything where a removable GPS is required. Car, Motorbike, and Mountainbike. Because it is waterproof, rather handy. 👍
Good review thanks, does the twisty road finder work well or just a gimmick?
Working well. I'm in Ireland at the moment and using it. If it gets a bit to much just go down the main road for a bit. 👍🇮🇪
@@MOTOTravelUK Thanks hope you're having a blast down there, hope to go myself some day.
@@GeordiLaForgery 🇮🇪👍
Hi thanks for a nice review we have a TomTom 550 rider but unfortunately it has lost synchronization with MyDrive on iOS and on the web Please try to record a trip and see if it is uploaded to My Drive the only way is to mount another memory card and export The .gpx file for later upload it on MyDrive a friend has an older model and it is the same 🤢
Hi, I just checked my Unit, updated the software and setup o new Route on my computer. Transferred automatically to my GPS via WiFi. Functioning without problems. Same goes for my Phone. S8. My best bet is to reset your account on the Tom Tom website and try again?
Let me know how you are getting on.
MOTOTravel UK all right thank you
@@MOTOTravelUK discussions.tomtom.com/en/discussion/1122801/fabriks-aterstaellning-hjaelpte-inte#latest
@@svendusmcveteraner just posted latest test.
Further test. Map created on Computer saved to devise. Updated route on mobile. Saved to the device. All changes updated automatically. Open the file on the computer.
All changes included.
I cannot replicate the issue. So far everything is working.
MOTOTravel UK it is recorded tour on the Rider550 that do not get synchronized
with My Drive we have to save the recorded tour to another SD card in the device and upload it on the computer
to be able to share it finnvedingarna.se/2020/04/24/sveriges-vackraste-vag/
Just seen your video iam getting a motorbike 🏍 soon whats the best tom tom 500 rider or the garmin montanna 700i
Tomtom 500 is still in use nearly every time I'm out. I just came back from a 100-day trip. Still reliable and easy to use. Survived the Sahara desert and the ice in Andorra 🇦🇩.
I don't know garmin 700i, but I had bad experience on my BMW with the garmin nav 6.
If I get water in it and the screen stops working (wnt let me press anything on the left) should I just replace the screen?
Better to send it back for repair, when the seal is gone, you never get it tight. You always end up with moisture on the inside.
That might explain why my TomTom 400 has condensation inside the glass.
When the battery started to really drop off in performance after about 4 years, I pulled the unit apart (oops, that was a mistake) to see if I could replace the battery.
With the rubber shock absorbers in my Touratech TomTom mount having degraded after nearly 5 years of ownership (causing annoying flipping between portrait and landscape display), I think I’ll just buy the TomTom 550 and replacement lockable Touratech mount.
Thanks for the review. Your replies to viewers’ comments have also been very helpful for me to read.
Great video cheers
Thank You Ali
The 400 has touch sensitivity
The 550 has too. Btw
Thinking of getting a tomtom 550 premium - whats your thoughts & how long do you think they will last
Hi Stuart. in terms of durability, these last forever if you don't smash them. The OS should last a long time as the 550 has a fast processor and enough memory to support large and detailed maps. I still have mine on one bike and will get rid of my BMW Garmin GPS on my new BMW and use the 550. I do really appreciate the TomTom way of doing maps and transfer through all devices in an instance. The fact that you drive in at home and the unit runs updates is priceless. I haven't found anything better so far.
@@MOTOTravelUK Cheers just ordered one from Sportsbikeshop so I can use it on my 2020 GTPRO Tiger & 2021 Triumph Street Triple rs when we go to Pyrenees
@@stuart5899 better let me know how you get on.👍
I like your accent, where are you from ?
😆😅 German, 27 years in England 🇬🇧
@@MOTOTravelUK OK so we are neighbors, I'm French, 22 years in USA.
Thanks for the review, I should get my TomTom 550 GPS this week.
;o)
@@alexabadi7458 not a bad choice 👌. I replace my garmin on my 1250 GS with mine. It's just so much better.
Just got another mount to switch the 550 between bikes.
Keep it up.
@@MOTOTravelUK In USA they sell the original TomTom mount for $100, not to expensive.
I'm thinking getting an other bike (BMW 900R) so that will make things easier because I prefer to use the same GPS for 2 bikes.
is it possible to use in india?
Check out the TT website for maps befor you invest your money. Cheers for dropping by.
sharing Route with bluetooth does not work with tomtom 550 :/
with tomtom 400 no problem
+Nirimi Li try WiFi Hotspot on your phone and anable Bluetooth sharing over Wi-Fi. I can sync app data, routes and updates on the road. 👍
@@MOTOTravelUK Sync with Mydrive works.
You can not share tracks or routes with other devices.
There is no option like the 400
I share mine from the my drive app. That's how it is intended.
Tom tom rider 550 how many indian price?..
Sorry im unable to tell you.🤝
Is it need data connectivity while driving
Hi, only if you want traffic updates.
@@MOTOTravelUK thank you
Do you need to have a phone in order to upload routes to the Rider 550?
You get the my drive account with tomtom in order to map and plan routes. Works just like Google maps. You can also manage, import, export your routes in there. If you connect to you phone during the trip, you get live traffic news and reroute suggestions.
I like it very much tbh.
@@MOTOTravelUK yes. I use the app already. My question is do you need your phone in order to have routes planned in My Drive show up on the Rider? That is how the 400 works and wasn't sure if the 550 improved that capability.
You don't need the phone. Chris.
delamere forest
That's the one.
Thought so. 👍
No thanks, I'm keeping my rider 400.
Ruggedized Android phones are around the same price, an order of magnitude faster, have better screens, more software available, etc. There's no excuse for a DEDICATED GPS to be such a sluggish, hunk of shit. These things have ONE job to to, and they barely can do it without running out of breath.
Interesting rant. Sound like you convinced yourself. So there is no discussion or argument.
I stick with the 550. It's fast and reliable and that is good enough for me. Did you actually use it?
More power to you my friend 👍
Tom Tom are the worst sat navs ever. Don't waste your money
@martinfretwell details, please. I'm with the same old satnav crossing south america.
Chile, Argentina, Peru and currently Bolivia.
What's your beef?
@@MOTOTravelUK if you put a gpx file in it the tom tom will not always follow it. It will re route around off road sections without warning and on cold mornings the screen mists up. The battery life is pathetic the memory is low . The twisty route option is just bad. It's just a poor sat nav marketed for bikes. It will not follow an unpaved road .Why is a phone cheaper easier to use more powerful with a better battery.
Well, mine works well. OK. I can't add tet gpx files. But that no the job of a satnav.
Regarding unpaved roads. Man I got them in spates. Sometimes I need to switch to car mode to get some tarmac.
Honestly, it is insane what tracks and trails vome out of this thing.
Your reasons to upgrade make no sense at all - you boot the device once a day and update the maps 3 times a year. IS it reakkt worth spending 350 UKP just to save 30 seconds that you may spend more intelligently than making ewok impressions, I do not believe that this is not a sponsored video and that you gave paid full price for this "upgrade". Motorcycle standalone GPS units are already hugely overpriced but this sensless upgrade is another level altgether.
well this is your opinion. I use it all the time on my trips. The time safe is for me important as I switch the unit of and on every time I stop for photos and fuel.
price, well it is what it is.
Your statement that this is a sponsored video is an insult.
but suppose you know better.
Get a life my friend and don't pick on people you don't know.
Wish you well and ride safe.