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TomTom VIA 53

TomTom VIA 53
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alaScore 94

39 reviews

Apr, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of TomTom VIA 53. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the screen and performance. The price and size also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the TomTom VIA 53 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Phil Hall (techradar.com)

TomTom Via 53 review

 

And easy to use and functional sat nav with decent connectivity

Easy to use ; Excellent mapping ; Live traffic updates ; Hands-free calling and text messaging ; Voice control

Only around an hour of battery life ; Slow to boot up ; Chunky design

Easy to use with a decent touchscreen and connectivity options, the TomTom Via 53 doesn't disappoint for the price.

Sep, 2017
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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

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The five-inch TomTom Via 53 EU has built-in wi-fi, lifetime map updates and Bluetooth for hands-free calling. We've been impressed by previous TomTom Via devices, so will this sat nav be given the green light? We put it to the test so read our full sat...

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Lives up to its name brand.

 

The instructions are very good but realistically there will be times where it gets confusing and you should never depend 100% on a GPS you have to use your common sense too. My last Tom Tom was literally a dum dum but this model lives up to its name. I...

Unlimited maps, unlimited traffic, ease of use, nice big interface. Overall best GPS I've used in some years. It's fast to pick up satellite, ready to go in seconds versus minutes on some other models I've used. Once you create your TomTom account it...

None that I come to mind

May, 2014
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