TomTom GO Discover Sat Nav Review 2021 | Comparison to the TomTom GO Premium and App - Full test

In this review I look at the newly launched TomTom GO Discover and pit it against the TomTom GO Premium and the latest version of the iOS app.

This TomTom SatNav includes more processing power and features at a reduced cost, but strips away integrated SIM support for data and the unlimited traffic and speed camera subscription. Is the Discover still worth it?

0:00 - Introduction
1:08 - Why you should consider a dedicated SatNav in 2021
2:18 - Overview and benefits of the TomTom GO Discover
3:50 - Which TomTom GO Discover size should you buy?
5:25 - Test drive with the TomTom GO App vs Premium vs Discover
8:34 - An overview of the menu system changes
11:42 - My dislikes of the TomTom GO Discover
13:15 - Battery life
13:45 - Conclusion and final thoughts

I include footage of the SatNav's in users well as my thoughts on the two top tier sat-navs.

If you want to buy the new TomTom Go Discover or Premium, please consider doing so from the following Amazon Associates link, it will cost you nothing but I will earn a little commission from any sales.

[thehandyvan]

You can never beat a dedicated thing for its own job

[_xwtk]

I have a GO 610. Bought it new(open box) in 2019 from a local store. Been using it ever since whenever I am in Europe. Lifetime World maps, Speed Camera, Charging Stations, Traffic is the best thing one could ask for. Just connect to your phone for internet and you are good to go. I won't be switching to any newer model unless they have these perks built in.

[alanburgess]

An excellent review, thankyou sir. I've been using the GO Premium for two whole years. Previously I used the 1005 Live for 3 years. Before that was a 520 and even earlier was the original Tomtom GO. I have been considering the GO Discover, but not any more. The cost of a Discover is not justified by the new features (In my opinion). I'm so pleased to have found your review before I wasted £249 and then having to return the 'upgrade'. So, I'm sorry Tomtom, I'll wait until your next revision (unless anything else takes my fancy in the meantime). By the way, the GO Premium has consistently wiped the floor with my vehicle's in-built SatNav (which is a good one, but just not good enough).

[tadpolegaming]

The Go Premium comes with lifetime global maps and a dash mount now, definitely getting one

[secarianu]

Thank you for your real review! Because of your review, I decided to stay on the Go mobile app for the faster processing power and better traffic updates. Cheers!

[bryankerr]

The GO Suprime is $124 here in the US now. It's a far better value. I've had mine for a few years now and really like it. I don't plan on changing. I also have a GO 50 which is still supported. I have installed micro SD cards in both and don't fear running out of storage. That is another feature they got rid of with the Discover, No SD.

[clivesoffe]

Excellent review. Just on the screen resolution. Is the discover a lot better ? Thanks

[moirawingate]

Please can you do a demonstration of how to do alternative routes without using my drive. I have a 6200

[RichardGentle]

Thanks for your great review. I'd like you to take a drive with your SatNavs and try a couple of things often not shown on reviews.

1. Pretend a road you are about to turn down, is closed - and you immediately need to find another route.
2. Use voice command as you are driving, to navigate to one of your stored locations (I haven't found voice command to work down to that level, where it would be most useful).

I've had a TomTom Go 5100 for a few years and when driving alone, trying to use those above features has not been easy. I have mentioned to TomTom (a few times over the past 3 years) that I'd like a small red button, always visible on the touch screen, that I can press if a road I'm being instructed to take is blocked/closed, so I don't have to press several menus or have to park the vehicle to work the SatNav safely.

[dmcallister]

Excellent video. I've used both of them and went back to the Go Premium. Main reasons for this are:

1. Speed cameras are NOT stored on the Discover - they are only available if connected to a wifi or bluetooth device.
2. I have created a lot of shorter routes on my Go Premium which have been saved as shorter routes. This option is NOT available for the Go Discover. All routes will convert to the currently defined default, e.g. Faster route, no matter how you have it saved. So My Routes doesn't work as intended.
3. The current time is NOT shown on the Go Discover.
4. When destination has been reached, a large box appears on the top right of the screen and doesn't disappear until clicked. Annoying.
5. Map updates may be shorter, but, if you want to add Full Europe, you have to load each individual country. There is NO option to add Europe as a map.


Other than those shown above, there are other niggly features I didn't like.

On the plus side, the Go Discover has a better menu layout, but I'll stick to my Go Premium for now.

[xinerwee]

Can you use either one while driving (using it) and charging it at the same time? Surely a one hour battery life is nowhere near enough on long trips? Thanks!

[insertnamehere]

A fantastic review Hamer. The decision I have made is not to buy either based off your review. The Discover is a downgrade from the features on the premium but then the premium has a slower processor and is now a dated model. its too late in the game for TomTom to be bringing out hardware that is top dollar but does not have all the features. its not 2006 anymore where tomtom & garmin were the only game in town. This is 2021 where I can command my big screen smart phone to tell me how to get to a destination and with traffic updates included and all for free. The days of the stand alone sat nav may well be coming to a end. The TomTom Discover does nothing to delay this. it need to be feature rich and bring something to the user a smart phone cannot.

[sjay]

Excellent review! My biggest complaint about my older Tomtoms (740go, 1525, and go600) is rerouting time, after I miss my turn. This video's example, at 06:48 shows that the new go discover is "possibly" quicker, than Tomtom's older Premium. The Premium (in this video) is still running the same amount of ram and the same cpu as my go600. I'll stick with my go600, for now.

[michaelhall]

Why did my new Tom Tom premium stop dead after two weeks? I cannot see a specification if the premium displays current speed and heading which a 10 year old Tom Tom euro does. Why don't manufacturers publicise a detailed specification list?

[mbatf]

Nice video sir. If i use my satnav for 2 hrs, how much data would it consume on my mobile phone? What would i be missing if i dont connect the satnav to my phone?

[TechUnboxedWithDan]

Great video! a lot of detail! these have some a long way since my TomTom One i used to have :P

[chillios]

I just purchased the supreme 6 inch Tom here in USA very good special USD 180 no freight charges

[SteveMorton]

I still use a TomTom sat nav because I live in France and the way that apps pronounce French road names is quite amusing! And very difficult to understand. The only annoying thing I found with my TomTom 6000 was updating it was a pain. I recently upgraded to a TomTom Premium and that updates directly via Wifi which is much more reliable and faster.
I also like the 6 inch screen size as well.

[SlippsUK]

I have a tomtom go 610 . No wifi but lifetime updates on speed camras and maps also live traffic via bluetooth to phone. yes its a bit slow but should I really upgrade ?

[mdaislam]

How do I record my route on tomtom go discover, my other tomtom go 6200 had the button to record the route. I would appreciate if you could advise me.