Compare TomTom XXL 540S - 5.9 in. Car GPS Receiver to Garmin GPSMAP 541s - 5 in. GPS Receiver

  TomTom XXL 540 Series

TomTom XXL 540S - 5.9 in. Car GPS Receiver

Garmin GPSMAP 541s

Garmin GPSMAP 541s - 5 in. GPS Receiver

 
Product Description
Web exclusive! With award-winning software and spoken directions, this TomTom navigation system takes the worry out of traveling to unchartered roads and getting there on time. This... More
Web exclusive! With award-winning software and spoken directions, this TomTom navigation system takes the worry out of traveling to unchartered roads and getting there on time. This large-screen TomTom GPS offers plug-and-go usability with an intuitive, quick and simple screen. Street names, road numbers, traffic warnings, weather and points of interest are spoken so eyes can stay focused on the road. MapShare technology lets you add, update, personalize maps instantly, plus share fellow users' changes daily, automatically. Help Me! menu gives you access to local emergency service at your fingertips: hospitals, roadside assistance, help when walking or driving, even a first aid guide! IQ Routes technology works 24/7, calculating the fastest route possible and uses real travel speeds instead of posted speed limits when calculating. It'll help you not be late to work again! Free lifetime map updates keep you always in the know. Less
GARMIN GPSMAP 541S GPS CHARTPLOTTER FISHFINDER COMBO W/ TM TRANSDUCER GPSMAP 541S Combo - Includes dual frequency transducer Featuers a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an... More
GARMIN GPSMAP 541S GPS CHARTPLOTTER FISHFINDER COMBO W/ TM TRANSDUCER GPSMAP 541S Combo - Includes dual frequency transducer Featuers a large ultra-bright 5" QVGA display along with an improved high-speed digital design for faster map drawing and panning speeds. Plus, these waterproof units have a high-sensitivity internal GPS receiver, so mariners will always know their position at sea. Less
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Key Features   
Form Factor Fixed Fixed
Map capabilities   - Map cartridges / Data cards
Screen Size 5.9 in. 5 in.
GPS Type   Automobile Marine
Input Method   Touch Screen, Voice Command Keypad
Display   
Display Size 5 in. x 3.15 in. 3 in. x 4 in.
Resolutions 320 x 240 234 x 320
Technical Features   
Special Features   - 3D Map View
Audible Features   Voice Navigation Instructions Water Temperature Alarm
Included Software/Maps   City Navigation Maps, USA Maps, Canada Maps -
Trip calculator   Points-of-Interest (POI), Lane Assist -
Other Features   
Antenna - Built-in
Expansion Slot Type - SD (Secure Digital) Card Slot
Brand TomTom Garmin
GPS System   
Waypoints   - 3000
Dimensions   
Weight - 1.75 lb.
Depth - 2.9 in.
Height - 6.4 in.
Width - 5.9 in.
Miscellaneous   
Family Line TomTom XXL Garmin GPSMAP
UPC 636926036573 -
Product ID 89685572 107253390
Product MPN   
MPN XXL540 -
 
Consumer Reviews
TomTom XXL 540 Series
TomTom XXL 540S - 5.9 in. Car GPS Receiver
From $99.99
Garmin GPSMAP 541s
Garmin GPSMAP 541s - 5 in. GPS Receiver
From $549.62

Product Review Summary

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Based on 5 user reviews
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Accurate (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Travel (1)
  • Navigation (1)
  • Gifts (1)

Consumer Reviews

9

Useful, but doesn't last - record of failing just after warranty ends

byamericanvet Dec 30, 2012
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Pros Intuitive.  Multiple voices available.  Flexible settings.
Cons Hard to follow on complex interchanges.  Says "keep left" too often
Recommended it? No

We really loved the TomTom XXL for a year... then the screen went black about a week after the 1 year warranty expired.   I called tech support, who gave me a couple things to try and said if that doesn't work, buy a new one.  Nothing worked.  In researching, I've found it... Read full review »

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OK Update:

byhabaneroe Aug 19, 2010
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Traffic feature trumps Garmin- more informative and easier to read. Good reception.
Cons Screen not that big when you take into consideration all the data blocking the map.
Recommended it? No

Although I once was a fan of Garmin, recently their quality control has taken a nose dive and I have replaced no less than 6 units in the last two years. I only kept trying them because they had free traffic so I was pleased to find that Tomtom's new units have this feature.

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