Out&About with Dayv Checks Out Hema Maps’ New HX-2 GPS

In early-August 2021, Hema Maps released its new GPS Navigation Platform (HX-2).

The HX-2 steps in where HX-1 left off and brings the existing mobile device based app “4x4 Explorer” to a dashboard near you.

The big step forward in the HX-2 when compared to the HX-1 - and even the old ‘Explorer’ app - is the move from Raster mapping to Vector mapping. Simply, Vector mapping allows the user to zoom in and out and stay on the same map platform ie no jumping or vacillating between one map and another and sometimes not doing either well.

Add to this the inclusion of digitised versions of all of Hema Maps’ maps in a manner where you can plot your location, plan future trips and talk about (brag) about past trips and camps.

See where the new HX-2 sits with your needs and enjoy getting Out&About.

Please let me know your plans and thoughts.

Dayv

[geoffsimmons]

Very Helpful. I have just returned from 4 weeks out in The East Pilbara area Hema HX-2 was very good. Well worth the money. I paid $649 at BCF Jandikot WA

[johnsaunders]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful from a genuine (non-commercial) user perspective. With the special member price at BCF and a birthday coming up...I've got my credit card ready! Cheers.

[jamesh]

Thanks mate - great concise review - very helpful!

[patedwards]

I upgrade fron the hn7 to the hx2 best thing I've done . Well worth the money

[goldcoastdronevision]

I loved the XH1 but the HX2 was very disappointing i returned it and went for the garmin overlander the HX2 compared to HX1 is definitely not worth the money it has a cheap plastic feel to it i did try it out for a week 😕

[outlawdingo]

Cheers mate this was the video I wanted to see youve shown me that it does what they say it does, even though its got a heafty price tag I think it's definitely worth it in the long run

[yenchang]

I just got mine yesterday. Pretty happy with it, lots of features and intuitive. Only criticism is it is a bit laggy, but that doesn't really worry me. Hopefully future software updates will speed it up. Overall 8/10.

[bretthaldane]

Can you follow a track that you have already traveled to return back to your start location?

[paulsgarage]

Got mine at the Sydney 4x4 show 2022. I find the On Road (Turn by Turn) section to be totally useless as it lags behind and gives instructions 100m after you have passed the turn. It freezes up and you need to stop and re-start it. On a recent trip we turned it off and the wife used google maps on her phone, much better. Some of the features will just turn off if you touch the screen and again lags behind. All things considered I am not happy with it and still waiting for HEMA to answer my questions. In my opinion a total waste of money.

[paulsgarage]

Well after having mine reset to make it work it has yet again failed. No maps and only a blue screen in off road. I think a refund is in order this time and I'll go back to my 10yo TomTom.

[aaronleong]

How have you managed to adapt the included mount to the RAM Mount?

[rodking]

Hey mate thanks for the vid. First time for me. Will def look out for your vids in the future. Question on the HX 2. Does it save your tracks and way-points to be downloaded on personal PC later? We have been using the HN 6 for years and like to save our tracks. We are about to head off on another trip over to the West through central australia (If we are allowed) Thanks in advance. Cheers Rod

[LachlanBarclaywd]

awesome vid, great info. Any problems with crashing or extreme lag. A lot of the reviews state it's not worth it. Love to hear your opinion!

[mcboully]

Slowest thing I have ever owned and is laggy. Stay away or trade in if its to late :)

[pete]

Hi mate thank you for your review loving my unit so far just a quick question how do you reference tracks?? They have numbers on them like 16, 21 and what not but what is that referencing to???? Pulling my hair out trying to find the answer lol

[TexMarzzz]

The HX-2 is the worst thing I have ever purchased. 1. Cannot find any addresses in on road mode. 2. On road online map update hangs at 50% 3. No forestry roads mapped in Off Road mode nor any mode. 4. Map mistakes in off road mode. 5. Cannot login to Hema Cloud 6. Support just refers you back to the web site. (followed to a tee 6 time no joy) The hema hx-2 is downright dangerous. A fast way to run out of fuel and die in the desert. You will have better luck finding my HX-2 on the road somewhere when I throw it out the window. My old Hema maps app on my old iPhone 7 is 1000 times better. Would be better off with a $30 TomTom ripoff from TEMU. Wish I bought a Garmin.

[mickbodnar]

Well Dave you must be the luck one got my first one about 18 months ago was not much good from the start sent it back after 6 months got it back after some weeks still SHIT sent it back they said replaced with a up dated one after used it for about a month it failed completely it was not working right strait out the box sent it back After 3 units they agreed on a refund HaHa 10 of February Still waiting for my money , ,,, MICK.