Are you considering which dedicated lorry/truck sat nav to buy? The two tables below compare the current models that are available to buy from ActiveGPS.
The first table compares the sat nav features e.g. screen size, maps, truck-specific routing and Bluetooth, while the second table compares the preloaded truck POI databases that each model provides e.g. truck stops, weigh stations and large vehicle parking.
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Truck Sat Nav Features Comparison
| Model | Screen | Maps | Truck-specific routing | Bluetooth | From | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £769.99 | Flagship 10-inch screen with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery | |
| 8-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £589.99 | Large 8-inch screen with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery | |
| 8-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £499.99 | Real-time traffic when paired with a smartphone | |
| 7-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £514.99 | Built-in 1080p HD dash cam | |
| 7-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £389.99 | Mid-range 7-inch dezl with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery | |
| 6-inch | UK and Europe, lifetime free updates | Avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £299.99 | Entry-level Garmin dezl with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery | |
| 7-inch | World maps, 183 countries | City Ban routing, ADR Tunnel Code and UN Class restrictions | No | £399.99 | Largest TomTom screen without the premium bundle | |
| 6-inch | World maps, 183 countries | City Ban routing, ADR Tunnel Code and UN Class restrictions | No | £349.99 | Mid-size TomTom GO Expert | |
| 5-inch | World maps, 183 countries | City Ban routing, ADR Tunnel Code and UN Class restrictions | Yes, hands-free calling | £299.99 | Most affordable TomTom GO Expert | |
| 7-inch | Here Maps for Europe | Vehicle dimension routing with Lane Guidance and Junction View | Yes, hands-free calls | £389.99 | Largest Snooper screen with Active Magnetic Mount | |
| 5-inch | UK, Ireland and Europe | Avoids low bridges and narrow roads, Low Emission Zone routing | Yes | £339.99 | Built-in 1080p dash cam with continuous DVR recording | |
| 5-inch | UK and Europe | Vehicle dimension routing, multi-route up to 16 destinations | - | £269.99 | Most affordable Snooper Truckmate |
Truck and HGV POI Database Comparison
Along with the comparison table above, the below table could be equally or more important as it compares the different preloaded truck and HGV points of interest and databases which help make these sat navs suited to driving a lorry, truck or large vehicle.
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| Model | Truck and HGV POI / Database |
|---|---|
| Truck stops, weigh stations, parking, lodging and WiFi hotspots; Truck Parking Europe data filterable by WiFi, showers and security level; preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services | |
| Truck stops, weigh stations, parking, lodging and WiFi hotspots; Truck Parking Europe data filterable by WiFi, showers and security level; preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services | |
| Truck stops, weigh stations, parking, lodging and WiFi hotspots; preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services filterable by brand or amenity | |
| Truck stops, weigh stations, parking, lodging and WiFi hotspots; Truck Parking Europe data filterable by WiFi, showers and security level; preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services | |
| Preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services filterable by brand or amenity; Truck Parking Europe data | |
| Preloaded directory of Truck and Trailer Services filterable by brand or amenity; Truck Parking Europe data to help locate truck parking along your route | |
| 50,000+ fuel stations, parking spots and service centres for large vehicles, sourced from DKV, Les Routiers and ParkyourBus | |
| 50,000+ fuel stations, parking spots and service centres for large vehicles, sourced from DKV, Les Routiers and ParkyourBus | |
| 50,000+ fuel stations, parking spots and service centres for large vehicles, sourced from DKV, Les Routiers and ParkyourBus | |
| Over 2 million POIs including truck stops, petrol stations, Air1 AdBlue filling points, speed camera locations, airports, train stations, shops and cash machines; optional speed camera database subscription | |
| Hotels, petrol stations, train stations and more, with POI corridor search along your route; optional speed camera database subscription | |
| Over 2 million POIs including hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, cash machines and Air1 AdBlue filling stations; optional speed camera database subscription |
Frequently asked questions
Q. Which truck sat nav brands are compared on this page?
A. This page compares truck and HGV sat navs from Garmin (dezl and dezlCam), TomTom (GO Expert) and Snooper (Truckmate).
Q. Do all these sat navs support truck-specific routing?
A. Yes, every model includes truck-specific routing, though the detail varies by brand - Garmin dezl models avoid low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions, TomTom GO Expert models add City Ban routing, ADR Tunnel Code and UN Class restrictions, and Snooper Truckmate models use vehicle dimension routing.
Q. Which is the cheapest truck sat nav on this page?
A. The Snooper S5100 Truckmate is the cheapest model on this page, at £269.99.
Q. What is the difference between the Garmin dezl and TomTom GO Expert ranges?
A. The Garmin dezl range uses UK and Europe mapping with lifetime free updates and avoids low bridges, narrow roads and weight restrictions, while the TomTom GO Expert range uses world maps covering 183 countries with City Ban routing, ADR Tunnel Code and UN Class restrictions.
Q. What does the truck and HGV POI database include on these sat navs?
A. Garmin dezl models include truck stops, weigh stations, parking, lodging and WiFi hotspots plus Truck Parking Europe data, TomTom GO Expert models include over 50,000 fuel stations, parking spots and service centres for large vehicles, and Snooper Truckmate models include over 2 million POIs such as truck stops, petrol stations and AdBlue filling points.
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This page was last updated on: 2nd October 2026