Tomtom Via 225 Better ✦

This is where TomTom beats Google Maps in specific scenarios. IQ Routes uses billions of anonymous driving data points to know that a 55 mph road actually moves at 30 mph during rush hour. The Via 225 will route you around that road, even if the speed limit technically allows 55 mph. For daily commuting, this is exceptional.

The TomTom Via 225 is a mid-range portable navigation device (PND) that was released as part of the "Via" series, which sits between the basic "Start" series and the premium "GO" series. Its primary selling points at launch were a sleek design, a 5-inch touchscreen, and "Lifetime Maps" and "Lifetime Traffic" updates (via an external receiver or smartphone tethering). tomtom via 225

In an age where smartphones have built-in navigation, you might wonder: Does a dedicated GPS device still make sense? For frequent drivers, road trippers, or anyone tired of draining their phone battery and eating up data, the answer is often yes. Enter the —a mid-range sat-nav that focuses on doing one thing well: getting you from A to B without stress. This is where TomTom beats Google Maps in specific scenarios