TomTom GO 540 Live Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability. The lcd also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Usability, Lcd

Price, Maps, Screen

Reviewers rate this product 67/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Global Positioning Systems (GPS), the TomTom GO 540 Live is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

A sat nav with built-in connectivity and enhanced route planning

A sat nav with built-in connectivity and enhanced route planning

Good route planning ; easy-to-use voice control

Poor hands-free functions ; screen not great in bright light

A good ­ if slightly pricey ­ sat nav, with some useful tricks up its sleeve

With personal navigation systems becoming so popular over the last few years, some have questioned the effect such systems have on traffic safety. Some feel it may distract drivers, while others think that getting motorists to their destinations more ...

There's no denying that the Go 540 Live packs and incredible amount of technology and features into a relatively sleek (127×85x23mm, 224g) unit. The unit is relatively easy to use (except for figuring out how to lower the ear-piercing voice navigation ...

The TomTom Go 540 Live satnav lives up to its maker's claims of helping you to "drive smarter".

The TomTom Go 540 Live lives up to its maker's claims of helping you to "drive smarter". While its Live services are available only on a subscription basis, heavy drivers should find them well worth the added expense. For the rest of us, you may be ...

James takes TomTom's GO 540 for a spin and discovers that its 'real-time' LIVE services are actually rather good.

Right from the outset, TomTom's Go 540 Live, which comes pre-installed with UK and Ireland mapping, makes a good impression. Its sleek, rounded chassis looks great and you get the feeling it will withstand the occasional ...

Although impressive, the fact you have to shell out £7.99 per month to get the most out of the Go 540 Live will be enough to dissuade many potential buyers. But if you spend a lot of time on the tarmac, the regularly updated traffic service may well ...

TomTom GO 540 LIVE with UK and Ireland maps, includes TomTom LIVE Services with real-time connection to HD Traffic, Safety Alerts, Fuel prices and local search with Google.