Both are very good, visually the TomTom is a less confusing map and skips around a lot less. But when the screen splits the Garmin has a better visual. Are the screen sizes the same? If so the Garmin has larger text making it better for older eyes. Hard to say which one is actually better...I think it's even.
Thanks for the video. I couldn’t decide which one to buy. This helped me. After playing a little more with both models at Halforfds I picked TomTom. Garmin has nice a interface but the stuttering is unacceptable.
The TomTom is a lot smoother when turning and going around a roundabout which makes it easier to follow, the garmin is a bit janky and delayed so may put you off a little bit.
I've been using Tomtoms for the last 10 years but it's time to change. My biggest grievance is not being able to see the road ahead because the Next Instruction panel obscured that vital info. Often I can see further through my windscreen than my map shows me.
Bought a Garmin Drivesmart. Spent the last 4 days getting to know all its ins and outs. 1) The map is less detailed than my Go 510. 2) I can't change the route as easily or to the same extent as my Go. 3) I can see further ahead on the map than my on my Tomtom.
@PsyMongazoid, thanks. I didn’t know what you meant at first. Then I saw it in this video, starting at 8:45 - on the Garmin, you can see the roundabout ahead but on the Tomtom, the Next Instruction panel obscures it.
This video was rather important for me because I'm doing a big driving trip in the UK in October, so trying to choose between dedicated GPS, whether a Garmin or TomTom, or stick with Google Maps on my phone. Have decided for various reasons that using my phone is not on, so trying to decide which GPS to buy. Your videos are good, but please, no music, as I couldn't hear most of the warnings because of the competing audio ! Garmin does an excellent job of the M25 motorway exit and entrances, particularly the image of the road signs
So which one is better? I use to have a Garmin back in like 2008 but it would not tell me the total distance of the trip The Garmin support said I had to add up all the distanced to get the total trip distance. I was like Screw that so I threw it away. I see that have fixes that with this current model.
TomTom ! Very good emergency alerts ( Standing traffic, weather... ) Best route iq , traffic data and the simplest user interface you don’t need more informations.
What is the better satnav? I would prefer one that is accurate and friendly as possible, not one that sends you to meaningless turnings to save 10 seconds
I saw one difference here that kind of clinches it for me. At :24 on the garmin it shows you much closer to the turn whereas the tomtom still has you way back and nowhere near the turn. I went back to kind of watch the driver and it appears they were turning in relation to the garmin. Suddenly the tomtom bounces forward to sync with the cars actual location. It may seem like a small thing but it's the reason I'm looking for a gps other than the one installed in the car. Living in California with split second interchanges and off ramps nearly overlapping I can't say how many times just a couple seconds and a slight off sync of the GPS had me miss my exit. My wife has nearly ripped the GPS out of the car in furry at how many times it's had us miss our exit or turn because it's back to far. In my father in laws car the in car modern gps has told us "turn right now" while we were literally driving on an over pass.
Hi, I dont have any experience driving on HIGHWAY and also never owned a JPS. Now i have to drive on Highway everyday, makes me very nervous, and so i decided to buy a JPS. Now im in between 2 JPS ( Garmin or Tomtom ). Here i have a question it may sound stupid- would you please guys help me to better understand about the jps: For example, 1/ If my phone doesnt work, no internet connection, while im driving, would JPS still work and show the ROAD or ROUTE ? 2/ In the video, @ 6:01, GARMIN shows 2 left lanes, TOMTOM shows one left lane. which one is right ? So JPS shows which lane we have to drive ? Thank you.
Bought a Garmin Drivesmart. Spent the last 4 days getting to know all its ins and outs. 1) The map is slightly less detailed than my Go 510. 2) I can't change the route as easily or to the same extent as my Tomtom. 3) I can see further ahead on the map with the Garmin (the only reason I bought it). 4) Adding and naming favourites is a pain on the Garmin. In my opinion my Tomtom is much better. Note: as a coach driver my sat nav needs differ slightly from a car drivers'.
@@MrDanielSolano007 Garmins easy, its literally plug it into your pc after you install the program, just pops up and update, dont even need to login to an account (The Infos saved on the GPS)
I have had Garmin and TomToms over the years and while I found the graphics on the Garmin to be better, the TomTom was easier to use. On one trip, I was using both side by side. Missed a turn and the TomTom recalculated the route. The Garmin wanted me to go back to the first turn I missed even after I got to my destination. Using a Garmin right now because it was a better deal price wise
@Apple Pie It was constant. The wife and joked that we probably gave it a stroke as we would not follow its instructions when it was giving bad directions. It broke so we kept the TomTom until it died a few years later.
Good video. I like garmin solutions on the sea and land. At sea, they have never let me down. On land devices a little lack of perfection. However, I also have a garmin in the car.
I bought the Garmin 61 and voice command worked. I did the recommended map update and VC was not working after that. 20min on the phone with Garmin and they said it needed to be connected to a computer. Lot of good that does when on a road trip. I returned it when we got home. I also hated the mount. I much preferred the older mount that grabs the bottom and top. No I'm thinking of trying the TomTom for the magnetic mount!
Just bought Garmin,direction arrow is blue & so are restaurants,did they run out of colours,not clear sometimes & screen is very jerky. But no Tom toms in Thailand.
I prefer the design an menu fuctionality of the garmin, but you cant beat the smoothness of the tomtom. And because that is the most important thing in my opinion, i would have to go with the tomtom
Why is the Garmin so jerky. Tomtom seems much smoother. For a new nav the garmin just seems to lag too much. I'm still interested in both but now this tomtom 600 aka 6200 is only 170 usd here in the States
Tom tom has an edge. Although there are minor (street name) notification edge observed for Garmin over Tomtom. In Garmin the maps look 70% ready look wise while the Tomtom maps look much more mature and smoother. I do not feel colour plays an advantage in Garmin as in direction arrows indication flow of traffic flow in case of multi lanes in Tomtom wins. Tomtom can be improved surely, but I found it slightly better than Garmin. Specially the total route display with end time to reach destination gives a very good feel. Tomtom magnetic mount is surely a plus too. That's my view and observation only. Both the products are top of their class.
Mam tego Garmina,trasa około 100 km Wielkopolska,Google maps pokazał 3 razy alternatywne trasy ze wzgledu na korki Garmin jedynie i nformacje o opoznieniu bez propozycji ominiecia.Ogolnie Googlowe mapy poszły bardzo mocno do przodu.
I've just bought the go 5200. I've always been a TomTom user and did consider switching to a Garmin. one thing that really irritates me about the TomTom is there's no information displayed for your next turn until one and a half miles from you turn. what road am I turning on to next which exit am I taking off the motorway this information should be displayed straight away like on the garmin. lots of useful information on the Garmin but doesnt display your arrival time. prefer the maps of the TomTom. thanks for the uploads how about a video of the Garmin in built-up areas.
fillsta vapour taylor thanks garmin can be arrival time need to be change distance to arrival time dont worry about that the tomtom i like it traffic more nice also i notice quicker than garmin put garmin more intresting clear map thr lane guide work butter than tomtom also the style of garmin more beautiful
Tomtom shows you information about you're next turn. Upp on the screen, as seen in video. I have an very old model and it shows me. Watch better the screen. Maybe you did not noticed.
Marcel Cazan the very new TomToms don't display the street name of your next turn until one and a half miles from that turn the Old units displayed the street name straight away if in 20 miles time the sat nav is taking me off the motorway at Junction 18 I want this information straight away the new TomToms don't display this information until one and a half miles from the exit.
fillsta vapour taylor It is possible now to show arriving time, distance, remaining time permanently on display with Garmin 61. Video about this on my channel Monday 5 June
+neo5462 I think Garmin have better visual instructions on motorway. It's showing on big blue strip ex. Take 2J Dover + real junction photo. Very clear.
Thanks for your work to put these video's together. I have a question if you don't mind. Considering all the features they offer which one do you think is better?
+Ady Adrian Hi. I'm testing Garmin now 4 weeks and Tomtom 2 days so to early to say which one is better. There will be more videos about Garmin 61 vs Tomtom go 6200. Please check my chanel and subscribe. In 2-3 weeks time I will tell you which one is better. Link below Garmin vs Tomtom route planning test which one is faster. ua-cam.com/video/ZBdkCWFeJ2w/v-deo.html
I notice the TomTom is a LOT smoother scrolling, but it also locked up at 2:20. I also noticed Garmin was silent while TomTom was providing all kinds of little directions by voice. Some may like that, but I think it's a bit TOO much detail. The Garmin screen is amazing though. It has LOTS of information and detail, including pictures of upcoming intersections with lane and course details. Pick yer own poison ah guess.
So far my big regret is that there are not better cameras available for the Garmin. I might have to go the Axis F44 series route which is a 4 head hub serving over wifi to mounted iPad or something similar.
hello , thank you for the information i can see at the video's. I have a question. Is it possible to set the time of arrivel in the front of the Garmin??? Just as you can see at the Tom Tom?? I'm doubting what to do either Garmin or Tom tom
The TomTom 6200 is designed for trucks. How is with Garmin. Is it possible to set truck dimensions ( height and weight ) in Garmin DriveSmart 61 ?? Maybe you could make a movie about it. I am a truck driver and I just wondered about buying a new navigation , don't know which GPS is the best for trucks. To be honest Garmin for me looks better but is it better?
TomTom Go Professional 6200, Garmin Dezl 770LMT-D 7" and Snooper Truckmate SC5800 are specifically designed for truck drivers. I prefer Garmin because being in the correct lane is really important.
thanks allot garmin much more friendly also easy to use the map update faster than tomtom 2 thing tomtom butter than garmin 1 the traffic information 2 the road tell you toll charge or no befor driving amazing thing
I used a tom tom 100 . years ago and really liked it I have recently used a garmin and don't like the fact you can't have current time, eta, miles to destination all on at the same time where as on the tom tom you can that alone is a winner for me.
Yes you can have current time eta miles and more on Garmin display. Please see this video and let me know what do you think ua-cam.com/video/_nmt4z3DTvo/v-deo.html Thank you for watching & comment
+MrOodlesnNoodle 'JL' Garmin 61 is quite good with that. Please have look on this video ua-cam.com/video/toSdseoHyEY/v-deo.html. Thank you for watching & comment.
+MrBP I think they both will tell you example level junction 2 and than keep left lane or right lane thepend where you go. When you are closer to roundabout will tell you ex: leave second exit ect. New satnav taking a lot. Thank you for watching & comment.
Although Garmin has lots of extras, unlike Tomtom, it doesn't tell you which direction to go on the roundabout for say, 3rd exit. Mini roundabouts are also no available. It makes life very confusing most of the time! I rather use Waze. Tells you the roundabouts
I've watched this video a million times trying to talk myself into keeping the Garmin 61. I LOVE Tomtom (used them for 10 years) but then they went to fractions (next turn in 2 1/2 miles instead of 2.5) and it annoys the crap out of me! (Yea I know it's just a small thing but if Tom Tom went back to the decimal system I'd probably end up going back after some thought)
I've always been a great fan of Garmin for the much clearer navigation. But I'm wondering: do new Garmin models have a real traffic update (not TMC but live) like TomTom or Google maps? thx!
Yes look for model LM-TD. This one receive traffic information via digital traffic receiver and via smartphone link you need data sim plan on your phone. Please see this video ua-cam.com/video/KVpd5KgWfX0/v-deo.html Thank you for watching & comment
TomTom less jerky as others have said. Also it's slightly faster with directions and route info and realtime info and distance. His makes all the difference in a real world situation where you only have very little time to change lanes or make a turn and every second count. Making it beng the difference of nice to use or a headache and frustration. I like the Garmin realview of exit signs and bigger screen but the color is awful and makes it look outdated. If the TomTom had a bigger screen and was edge to edge plus have realview that would be the best hands down. To me speed of unit is most important. What the point in good graphics or directions if they're too slow to do any good and you constantly miss your turns and exits.
Had to choose between these both devices. I took the Tomtom because Garmin is too jerky. I will never accept such a delayed navigation... after a long time without a reboot that garmin will suck a lot for sure. ;) The TomTom looks pretty smooth... Pure Satisfaction! Thanks a lot for the comparision, that prevented a lot of frustration!
So far using Garmin Drive Smart 61, and getting weather and traffic information via the connected device ( Via the Garmin app and Bluetooth). But will happily test the TomTom too, to compare the real difference.
I propose a better version of Garmin: Garmin Drive Smart MT 65 "D". Digital Traffic (you don't need a mobile phone!), 3D maps, better processor, more functions! More expensive by about 20 Euro than the "S" version you have.
All fine when you drive on one of the most recognisable motorways in the UK (even "Here maps" will do the trick). Start driving around the city, or in some God forgotten countryside and then you will realise very quickly, that TomTom is just much better.
TomTom seems to run a lot smoother and looks cleaner. More polished looking. That's one of the reasons i'm upgrading my 1340. Very laggy maps. Was gonna get one of those fast sd cards to see if that improved it but i'm getting this 61 instead. I hoped laggy maps were a thing of the past with these newer ones but it looks like they aren't. Well except for TomTom that is by the looks of it. TomTom must have a better CPU. How smooth the TomTom looks is what i was expecting to get upgrading to this 61. Suppose maybe settings can be tweaked but i'd also expect it to run full detail with no lag by now like the TomTom is.
I just purchased the Garmin 61 and so far working great however I’m noticing every time I speak a house number through the voice command for example (641 Smith Rd) it’ll come up 5743641 Smith Rd??? You run into this at all? Thank you
Why is there distracting music playing when the idea of the video is to compare the two machines, which includes listening to their navigation commands?
We had a TomTom that was fine until it changed the voice. No longer can pick one. The new one is awful. It keeps telling you to "keep left" at every off ramp. Doesn't tell you to turn soon enough when you are going over 30mph. The reason we got a new one (Garmin) was it no longer took updates. It's only a couple of years old.
I agree. Mine is only 2 years old and I cannot update it. And everytime I try the unit doesn't switch itself on with Ignition. I have to hold down the on button for 20 seconds and then wait forever for it to relocate. If I go back to factory settings it will switch on. I'm going for the Garmin as I want a 7 inch screen and longer updates. I have seen it for sale for only AUS$240. JD
Both are good. but TomTom has good interface. I am Used to it. If you use TomTom in your mobile, it's much better. You only have to pay 20 euro per YEAR
Lasantha Nawarathna TomTom mobile vs Garmin video below ua-cam.com/video/SEK7vDVvi4o/v-deo.html Here in England one year subscription cost £15. So yes if you like you download it to your phone. Good thing is you can try TomTom Go mobile and up to 50 mile its FREE then you need to upgrade. Thank you for watching.
tomtom mobile is not very good in intersections, the map speens arround drives you crazy. dont know wich is front or back. tested with s4, s5mini lg g4 and lg g3. it works fine if you drive on a road without intersections.
Garmin's GUI has so much wasted space though. And it reminds me of Windows 98. The maps are also uglier. The main sellings points Garmin has got going is that the display is better, and setting your destination is simpler (with TomTom you *have* to put in a address as well, but with Garmin you only have to put in a place to start planning your route).
This may be a stupid question, but I have never owned a gps. Are you able to view them in a satellite view like you can with google maps on the computer or your phone? Thanks.
For Tom Tom Go 6200 : What do the numbers under the top time mean especially no : 2? 8:42 mins in : 1, Is estimate time of arrival, eg 7:22 am 2, ? what does the 12 min mean? this is 12 miles left? 3. how long left to get to your destination: 22 min 4. is current time: 7:00 am Thanks
AWESOME video... Showed exactly what I was looking for ... yeah, the video is old, but the side by side comparisons are perfect.
Both are very good, visually the TomTom is a less confusing map and skips around a lot less. But when the screen splits the Garmin has a better visual. Are the screen sizes the same? If so the Garmin has larger text making it better for older eyes. Hard to say which one is actually better...I think it's even.
Thanks for the video. I couldn’t decide which one to buy. This helped me. After playing a little more with both models at Halforfds I picked TomTom. Garmin has nice a interface but the stuttering is unacceptable.
I have this exact tomtom 6200 it's a dream tbh and has siri as well as hello tomto
How is the lane guidance is it good at roundabouts?
Thank you for the video, very helpful. I prefer the overall better information from the Garmin, despite the TomTom being a bit smoother.
+deinemuddaisdoof
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My current GPS is a TomTom One. I'm blown away by how much more user-friendly these devices have gotten in the last decade. Time to upgrade. :)
+john jones TomTom One Xl it was my first satnav in 2007. Thank you for watching & comment
The video will be better without the annoying music.
Where can we send your refund??
True, music way too loud and nervous
:D omg.. maybe u didnt know, but you can turn it off :D :D
Music, why??? Cannot hear the voice of GPS.
I like the grass on the tomtom, but I like how the sign graphic comes up on the garmin
+Nerdy Productionz Thank you for watching & comment.
+Nerdy Productionz You can change Garmin theme colour have look on this video ua-cam.com/video/Pu7qgnWZY9U/v-deo.html
The TomTom is a lot smoother when turning and going around a roundabout which makes it easier to follow, the garmin is a bit janky and delayed so may put you off a little bit.
Are they both good at lane guidance at large multi-lane roundabout? Which is better for this?
Very nice video.. but which one do you like out of both..? i went through almost all the comments and i dint see any about that.
I've been using Tomtoms for the last 10 years but it's time to change. My biggest grievance is not being able to see the road ahead because the Next Instruction panel obscured that vital info. Often I can see further through my windscreen than my map shows me.
Bought a Garmin Drivesmart. Spent the last 4 days getting to know all its ins and outs. 1) The map is less detailed than my Go 510. 2) I can't change the route as easily or to the same extent as my Go. 3) I can see further ahead on the map than my on my Tomtom.
@PsyMongazoid, thanks. I didn’t know what you meant at first. Then I saw it in this video, starting at 8:45 - on the Garmin, you can see the roundabout ahead but on the Tomtom, the Next Instruction panel obscures it.
Oh wow. That was quick response I am running latest version but will check out that link. Thank you very much
This video was rather important for me because I'm doing a big driving trip in the UK in October, so trying to choose between dedicated GPS, whether a Garmin or TomTom, or stick with Google Maps on my phone. Have decided for various reasons that using my phone is not on, so trying to decide which GPS to buy.
Your videos are good, but please, no music, as I couldn't hear most of the warnings because of the competing audio !
Garmin does an excellent job of the M25 motorway exit and entrances, particularly the image of the road signs
Now I'm testing new model Garmin Drivesmart 65. Soon there will be videos on my channel.
So which one is better? I use to have a Garmin back in like 2008 but it would not tell me the total distance of the trip The Garmin support said I had to add up all the distanced to get the total trip distance. I was like Screw that so I threw it away. I see that have fixes that with this current model.
TomTom ! Very good emergency alerts ( Standing traffic, weather... ) Best route iq , traffic data and the simplest user interface you don’t need more informations.
Question : i've had the TomTom trucker 5000 for almost 4 years now. I like It, but voice command has always been useless. Is that 6250 better ?
What is the better satnav? I would prefer one that is accurate and friendly as possible, not one that sends you to meaningless turnings to save 10 seconds
I have the TomTom Go 510 and it gives camera alerts without having to plan a rout. Maybe they have done an update to the software since your video.
I saw one difference here that kind of clinches it for me. At :24 on the garmin it shows you much closer to the turn whereas the tomtom still has you way back and nowhere near the turn. I went back to kind of watch the driver and it appears they were turning in relation to the garmin. Suddenly the tomtom bounces forward to sync with the cars actual location. It may seem like a small thing but it's the reason I'm looking for a gps other than the one installed in the car. Living in California with split second interchanges and off ramps nearly overlapping I can't say how many times just a couple seconds and a slight off sync of the GPS had me miss my exit. My wife has nearly ripped the GPS out of the car in furry at how many times it's had us miss our exit or turn because it's back to far. In my father in laws car the in car modern gps has told us "turn right now" while we were literally driving on an over pass.
I love Garmin but the Tom Tom with its much smoother and cleaner UI seems better to me, the Garmin physically looks a ton better though.
Hi, I dont have any experience driving on HIGHWAY and also never owned a JPS. Now i have to drive on Highway everyday, makes me very nervous, and so i decided to buy a JPS. Now im in between 2 JPS ( Garmin or Tomtom ).
Here i have a question it may sound stupid- would you please guys help me to better understand about the jps: For example,
1/ If my phone doesnt work, no internet connection, while im driving, would JPS still work and show the ROAD or ROUTE ?
2/ In the video, @ 6:01, GARMIN shows 2 left lanes, TOMTOM shows one left lane. which one is right ? So JPS shows which lane we have to drive ?
Thank you.
I need to do some research my Gma needs a gps I need to find a reliable directional system for a senior any advice
Bought a Garmin Drivesmart. Spent the last 4 days getting to know all its ins and outs. 1) The map is slightly less detailed than my Go 510. 2) I can't change the route as easily or to the same extent as my Tomtom. 3) I can see further ahead on the map with the Garmin (the only reason I bought it). 4) Adding and naming favourites is a pain on the Garmin.
In my opinion my Tomtom is much better. Note: as a coach driver my sat nav needs differ slightly from a car drivers'.
TomTom is a lot more smoother, it's not jerky
@S M both Garmin and TomTom have bad average reviews online, is it that people don't know how to update it properly?
Dan Sol's probably 😂
@Erik-Martijn so for you which one is better?
@Seth Milano what type of garmin did you buy after returning tomtom?
@@MrDanielSolano007 Garmins easy, its literally plug it into your pc after you install the program, just pops up and update, dont even need to login to an account (The Infos saved on the GPS)
Tomtom: more realtime, accurate colors and geometry of roads
i bought a garmin 780dezl and some post codes aren't working, the unit is updated.did this ever happen to you?
I bought Garmin 61 and I return it the voice command most of the time does not understand what I'm saying and sometimes it does not respond at all.
I have the Tomtom GO 6200 and sometimes it can find a address or takes me to the wrong address. Not so good.
I have had Garmin and TomToms over the years and while I found the graphics on the Garmin to be better, the TomTom was easier to use. On one trip, I was using both side by side. Missed a turn and the TomTom recalculated the route. The Garmin wanted me to go back to the first turn I missed even after I got to my destination. Using a Garmin right now because it was a better deal price wise
@Apple Pie It was constant. The wife and joked that we probably gave it a stroke as we would not follow its instructions when it was giving bad directions. It broke so we kept the TomTom until it died a few years later.
Thanks 😊 4 your comparing the 2 devices.my Q is.is the Garmin 61 better then Garmin 3597 lmt.good luck
Is this garmin nav. have options for truck options like tomtom ??
Garmin seems more zoomed out. Is there any way of adjusting it to zoom in a bit more?
Yes set it for zoom
Good video. I like garmin solutions on the sea and land.
At sea, they have never let me down. On land devices a little lack of perfection. However, I also have a garmin in the car.
+A0d0i00
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do you know any guys how long is thr livetime. for maps and caners on this divices. even on this one. and other one 6200
I bought the Garmin 61 and voice command worked. I did the recommended map update and VC was not working after that. 20min on the phone with Garmin and they said it needed to be connected to a computer. Lot of good that does when on a road trip. I returned it when we got home. I also hated the mount. I much preferred the older mount that grabs the bottom and top. No I'm thinking of trying the TomTom for the magnetic mount!
Just bought Garmin,direction arrow is blue & so are restaurants,did they run out of colours,not clear sometimes & screen is very jerky.
But no Tom toms in Thailand.
See the differences at 4:37 TomTom looks clearer.
Also the TomTom has a faster processor.
I prefer the design an menu fuctionality of the garmin, but you cant beat the smoothness of the tomtom. And because that is the most important thing in my opinion, i would have to go with the tomtom
which micro sd card is compatible with tomtom 6200 since there are many brand and model
How do you see out the window?
Why is the Garmin so jerky. Tomtom seems much smoother. For a new nav the garmin just seems to lag too much. I'm still interested in both but now this tomtom 600 aka 6200 is only 170 usd here in the States
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Tom tom has an edge. Although there are minor (street name) notification edge observed for Garmin over Tomtom. In Garmin the maps look 70% ready look wise while the Tomtom maps look much more mature and smoother. I do not feel colour plays an advantage in Garmin as in direction arrows indication flow of traffic flow in case of multi lanes in Tomtom wins.
Tomtom can be improved surely, but I found it slightly better than Garmin. Specially the total route display with end time to reach destination gives a very good feel.
Tomtom magnetic mount is surely a plus too.
That's my view and observation only. Both the products are top of their class.
+Imran Taufique
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Mam tego Garmina,trasa około 100 km Wielkopolska,Google maps pokazał 3 razy alternatywne trasy ze wzgledu na korki Garmin jedynie i nformacje o opoznieniu bez propozycji ominiecia.Ogolnie Googlowe mapy poszły bardzo mocno do przodu.
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I've just bought the go 5200. I've always been a TomTom user and did consider switching to a Garmin. one thing that really irritates me about the TomTom is there's no information displayed for your next turn until one and a half miles from you turn. what road am I turning on to next which exit am I taking off the motorway this information should be displayed straight away like on the garmin. lots of useful information on the Garmin but doesnt display your arrival time. prefer the maps of the TomTom. thanks for the uploads how about a video of the Garmin in built-up areas.
fillsta vapour taylor
thanks garmin can be arrival time need to be change distance to arrival time dont worry about that the tomtom i like it traffic more nice also i notice quicker than garmin put garmin more intresting clear map thr lane guide work butter than tomtom also the style of garmin more beautiful
Tomtom shows you information about you're next turn. Upp on the screen, as seen in video. I have an very old model and it shows me. Watch better the screen. Maybe you did not noticed.
Marcel Cazan the very new TomToms don't display the street name of your next turn until one and a half miles from that turn the Old units displayed the street name straight away if in 20 miles time the sat nav is taking me off the motorway at Junction 18 I want this information straight away the new TomToms don't display this information until one and a half miles from the exit.
fillsta vapour taylor
It is possible now to show arriving time, distance, remaining time permanently on display with Garmin 61. Video about this on my channel Monday 5 June
+H20LPALI TECH
ua-cam.com/video/_nmt4z3DTvo/v-deo.html
I like Garmin. My daughter who is a driver too, likes the TomTom. She has tried them all. Thanks for the video!
+Nik emko
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Good videos mate! Do you use these for HGV driving? Which one would you say is better. Tomtom 6200 or Garmin 61?
Look for Garmin dezel 580 for trucks.
There's is video on my channel.
Thank you for watching.
Do you find Garmin PhotoReal junction view useful, or is TomTom approach with basic arrows on the road enough?
+neo5462
I think Garmin have better visual instructions on motorway.
It's showing on big blue strip ex. Take 2J Dover + real junction photo. Very clear.
I have the Tomtom as a standalone (Go 6200) and Garmin app (version 2.12.1.2419) on an iPhone 5S with mount. I find that they are both good.
Thanks for your work to put these video's together. I have a question if you don't mind. Considering all the features they offer which one do you think is better?
+Ady Adrian
Hi.
I'm testing Garmin now 4 weeks and Tomtom 2 days so to early to say which one is better.
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I already bought the TomTom Go 6200. It will arrive Saturday. I was just wondering what do you think about it.
Ady Adrian
At the moment I can say they both high quality sat nav.
Garmin way better
I keep GARMIN
Which do u recommend sir?
I notice the TomTom is a LOT smoother scrolling, but it also locked up at 2:20. I also noticed Garmin was silent while TomTom was providing all kinds of little directions by voice. Some may like that, but I think it's a bit TOO much detail. The Garmin screen is amazing though. It has LOTS of information and detail, including pictures of upcoming intersections with lane and course details. Pick yer own poison ah guess.
So far my big regret is that there are not better cameras available for the Garmin. I might have to go the Axis F44 series route which is a 4 head hub serving over wifi to mounted iPad or something similar.
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hello , thank you for the information i can see at the video's. I have a question. Is it possible to set the time of arrivel in the front of the Garmin??? Just as you can see at the Tom Tom?? I'm doubting what to do either Garmin or Tom tom
+Saskia van der Meer Yes it is possible. Please see this video ua-cam.com/video/_nmt4z3DTvo/v-deo.html
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H20LPALI TECH thank you for your help!!!
i see tomtom has it in yards can it be changed to meters?
At 1:57 you asked Tomtom to do a "2D view" for the route overview. Can you do that with Garmin ?
The TomTom 6200 is designed for trucks.
How is with Garmin. Is it possible to set truck dimensions ( height and weight ) in Garmin DriveSmart 61 ?? Maybe you could make a movie about it. I am a truck driver and I just wondered about buying a new navigation , don't know which GPS is the best for trucks. To be honest Garmin for me looks better but is it better?
+imAGination
Garmin 61 and TomTom go 6200 they both for cars only.
TomTom Go Professional 6200, Garmin Dezl 770LMT-D 7" and Snooper Truckmate SC5800 are specifically designed for truck drivers. I prefer Garmin because being in the correct lane is really important.
thanks allot garmin much more friendly also easy to use the map update faster than tomtom 2 thing tomtom butter than garmin 1 the traffic information 2 the road tell you toll charge or no befor driving amazing thing
I used a tom tom 100 . years ago and really liked it I have recently used a garmin and don't like the fact you can't have current time, eta, miles to destination all on at the same time where as on the tom tom you can that alone is a winner for me.
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Which one allows me to customize a route? I do lots of delivery and need to set a custom route. Any of the devices allow this?
+MrOodlesnNoodle 'JL' Garmin 61 is quite good with that. Please have look on this video ua-cam.com/video/toSdseoHyEY/v-deo.html.
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Thank you for this video. It was really helpful 🤗
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Why music????
tom tom quicker response - - do any sat navs tell you which roundabout exit BEFORE leaving the motorway ?
+MrBP I think they both will tell you example level junction 2 and than keep left lane or right lane thepend where you go. When you are closer to roundabout will tell you ex: leave second exit ect. New satnav taking a lot. Thank you for watching & comment.
The Garmin looks beautiful 😻
Ive used both and much prefer Garmin..
i have used both but prefer Tom Tom Traffic info on tom tom far more reliable the Garmin always gave me phantom traffic jams
Kinda likin TomTom... it appears smoother and a lot less clutter.
Although Garmin has lots of extras, unlike Tomtom, it doesn't tell you which direction to go on the roundabout for say, 3rd exit. Mini roundabouts are also no available. It makes life very confusing most of the time! I rather use Waze. Tells you the roundabouts
+Ricky Tang
You are right.
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Just look at it, the interface of TomTom evolved, the one from Garmin sticks to the previous decade style. Traffic of TomTom is superb btw...
Just purchased my Garmin Drivesmart 61 and love it !
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H20L Tech no problem I extremely enjoy this device especially the connection to my phone
How is the lane guidance is it good at roundabouts? This is what I have always struggled with. thanks
one more question. Does Garmin has the lifetime Update service of camera information? Thanks
Only if are LMT-S and only from that maps wich are preloaded.
Damn music too loud...
tomtom has better grass
+keweenawbee
I think Garmin have better clear route information.
BTW that was a smoking joke (grass)
keweenawbee Ahaha
keweenawbee
HAHA😂😁👌🏿
TomTom No Good I have two sistem work horrible I switch to Garmin.
Which sat nav has better traffic/road info updates? How reliable are they?
Tomtom have better traffic information more accurate.
thank you
I have a 61 the nav is fine but any one having issues with the hands free for calls
I've watched this video a million times trying to talk myself into keeping the Garmin 61. I LOVE Tomtom (used them for 10 years) but then they went to fractions (next turn in 2 1/2 miles instead of 2.5) and it annoys the crap out of me! (Yea I know it's just a small thing but if Tom Tom went back to the decimal system I'd probably end up going back after some thought)
I've always been a great fan of Garmin for the much clearer navigation. But I'm wondering: do new Garmin models have a real traffic update (not TMC but live) like TomTom or Google maps?
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Yes look for model LM-TD. This one receive traffic information via digital traffic receiver and via smartphone link you need data sim plan on your phone.
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TomTom less jerky as others have said. Also it's slightly faster with directions and route info and realtime info and distance. His makes all the difference in a real world situation where you only have very little time to change lanes or make a turn and every second count. Making it beng the difference of nice to use or a headache and frustration. I like the Garmin realview of exit signs and bigger screen but the color is awful and makes it look outdated. If the TomTom had a bigger screen and was edge to edge plus have realview that would be the best hands down. To me speed of unit is most important. What the point in good graphics or directions if they're too slow to do any good and you constantly miss your turns and exits.
Had to choose between these both devices. I took the Tomtom because Garmin is too jerky. I will never accept such a delayed navigation... after a long time without a reboot that garmin will suck a lot for sure. ;)
The TomTom looks pretty smooth... Pure Satisfaction!
Thanks a lot for the comparision, that prevented a lot of frustration!
So far using Garmin Drive Smart 61, and getting weather and traffic information via the connected device ( Via the Garmin app and Bluetooth). But will happily test the TomTom too, to compare the real difference.
I propose a better version of Garmin: Garmin Drive Smart MT 65 "D". Digital Traffic (you don't need a mobile phone!), 3D maps, better processor, more functions! More expensive by about 20 Euro than the "S" version you have.
All fine when you drive on one of the most recognisable motorways in the UK (even "Here maps" will do the trick). Start driving around the city, or in some God forgotten countryside and then you will realise very quickly, that TomTom is just much better.
TomTom seems to run a lot smoother and looks cleaner. More polished looking. That's one of the reasons i'm upgrading my 1340. Very laggy maps. Was gonna get one of those fast sd cards to see if that improved it but i'm getting this 61 instead. I hoped laggy maps were a thing of the past with these newer ones but it looks like they aren't. Well except for TomTom that is by the looks of it. TomTom must have a better CPU. How smooth the TomTom looks is what i was expecting to get upgrading to this 61. Suppose maybe settings can be tweaked but i'd also expect it to run full detail with no lag by now like the TomTom is.
where are you from Mate ?
I just purchased the Garmin 61 and so far working great however I’m noticing every time I speak a house number through the voice command for example (641 Smith Rd) it’ll come up 5743641 Smith Rd??? You run into this at all? Thank you
Robert Ely
Try to update to latest software may help you.
Robert Ely
My voice command works really well. Have look at this link
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What one was talking ? I couldn't tell
Why is there distracting music playing when the idea of the video is to compare the two machines, which includes listening to their navigation commands?
We had a TomTom that was fine until it changed the voice. No longer can pick one. The new one is awful. It keeps telling you to "keep left" at every off ramp. Doesn't tell you to turn soon enough when you are going over 30mph. The reason we got a new one (Garmin) was it no longer took updates. It's only a couple of years old.
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I agree. Mine is only 2 years old and I cannot update it. And everytime I try the unit doesn't switch itself on with Ignition. I have to hold down the on button for 20 seconds and then wait forever for it to relocate. If I go back to factory settings it will switch on. I'm going for the Garmin as I want a 7 inch screen and longer updates. I have seen it for sale for only AUS$240. JD
Both are good. but TomTom has good interface. I am Used to it. If you use TomTom in your mobile, it's much better. You only have to pay 20 euro per YEAR
Lasantha Nawarathna
TomTom mobile vs Garmin video below
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Here in England one year subscription cost £15.
So yes if you like you download it to your phone.
Good thing is you can try TomTom Go mobile and up to 50 mile its FREE then you need to upgrade.
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tomtom mobile is not very good in intersections, the map speens arround drives you crazy. dont know wich is front or back. tested with s4, s5mini lg g4 and lg g3. it works fine if you drive on a road without intersections.
100% true. my phone is also getting pretty hot when satnav software is running.
I like and use Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S
Thanks for the review.
I like the look and design of the Garmin
Garmin looks and works great.
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Garmin's GUI has so much wasted space though. And it reminds me of Windows 98. The maps are also uglier. The main sellings points Garmin has got going is that the display is better, and setting your destination is simpler (with TomTom you *have* to put in a address as well, but with Garmin you only have to put in a place to start planning your route).
I feel if Garmin had put detailed maps like TomTom be perfect as Garmin put a lot effort into screen info plus TomTom much smoother.
This may be a stupid question, but I have never owned a gps. Are you able to view them in a satellite view like you can with google maps on the computer or your phone? Thanks.
+Kara315
No Garmin and TomTom don't have satellite view.
Ok thank you
I have a Garmin Dezl 770 for trucks, yes it allows "satellite view" which is called Top Down view (not 3D basically)... I prefer that view as well :)
Whats the best Sat Nav for a USA road trip ?
TomTom it has a bild in Road Trip Function
Can it be used for truckers
why are all sat navs so slow and glitchy.
Look at New video “ Garmin 65 fastest sana ever" new video 2019 you may change your opinion. Video on my channel.
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if I still go wrong way which one reroutes quickly
+Gemma Richards Please see this video ua-cam.com/video/ZBdkCWFeJ2w/v-deo.html
Garmin number one
Je le trouve plus pratique beaucoup plus jolie
Et mieux finit que le tomtom qui fait plus bas de gamme
Garmin number 1 ❤
For Tom Tom Go 6200 : What do the numbers under the top time mean especially no : 2?
8:42 mins in :
1, Is estimate time of arrival, eg 7:22 am
2, ? what does the 12 min mean? this is 12 miles left?
3. how long left to get to your destination: 22 min
4. is current time: 7:00 am
Thanks
having used tomtom and garmin some ears back, the interface/routing/menu and layout of information better on TomTom
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