Choosing the Best Vehicle Tracking Device in Kenya: Advanced vs. Base Models Explained

Choosing the Right Vehicle Tracking Device: Advanced vs. Base Car Trackers

In today's fast-paced world, keeping track of your vehicles is more important than ever. Whether you're managing a fleet or just want to keep tabs on a personal vehicle, choosing the right tracking system can make all the difference. In this post, we compare the advanced and base car trackers, highlighting their features, applications, and benefits. Let's dive in to help you make an informed decision

Key Considerations for Choosing the Right Tracker

Precision and Stability
- Advanced Car Tracker: Ideal for environments requiring high precision and stability, such as remote areas or heavy vehicles. Features multi-GNSS support for enhanced accuracy.
- Base Car Tracker: Suitable for general use with adequate precision, but not as robust in challenging environments.
Environment Monitoring
- Advanced Car Tracker: Supports Bluetooth® sensors for temperature and humidity, making it perfect for monitoring environmental conditions.
- Base Car Tracker: Lacks support for external sensors, limiting its monitoring capabilities.
Fleet Management
- Advanced Car Tracker: Equipped with comprehensive fleet management features such as eco-driving and remote monitoring, ideal for large fleets.
- Base Car Tracker: Includes basic tracking and remote engine control, sufficient for smaller fleets or individual vehicles.
Power and Battery Management
- Advanced Car Tracker: Multiple sleep modes and lower power consumption ensure long-term use and battery efficiency.
- Base Car Tracker: Basic power management, without advanced sleep modes, might require more frequent maintenance.
Cost and Budget
- Advanced Car Tracker: Higher upfront cost but packed with features, justifying the investment for advanced needs.
- Base Car Tracker: More affordable, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious users.

Major considerations

	Advanced Car Tracker	Base Car Tracker
Summary	Extremely stable, reliable and very durable smart real-time vehicle tracker	Stable and reliable real-time vehicle tracker
Cost	More expensive but feature rich for advanced vehicle tracking. Installation Cost starts from Ksh 13,000.00	Cost-effective and versatile GPS tracker for vehicle tracking Installation Cost starts from Ksh 8,500.00
Ideal Applications	Ideal for use in remote areas with poor signal reception like tour vehicles. It’s also the best option for heavy vehicles due to its high stability	General vehicle tracking, cost-sensitive applications
High-Precision Tracking	Yes, with multi-GNSS support and high accuracy	Not as stable as the advanced tracker
Environment Monitoring	Yes, supports Bluetooth® sensors for temperature and humidity monitoring	No, does not support external sensors
High-Security Applications	Yes, with jamming detection, crash detection, and remote blocking	Basic security features
Fleet Management	Advanced features (eco-driving, crash detection, remote monitoring)	Basic tracking and remote engine control

Specifications
Feature	Advanced Car Tracker	Base Car Tracker
Dimensions	79 x 43 x 12 mm (L x W x H)	80 x 40 x 10 mm (L x W x H)
Weight	54 g	41.6 g
Module	TM2500	MTK 2503
Technology	GSM/GPRS/GNSS/BLUETOOTH	GSM/GPRS
GNSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, SBAS, QZSS, DGPS, AGPS	GPS
Sleep Modes	GPS Sleep, Online Deep Sleep, Deep Sleep, Ultra Deep Sleep	No
GNSS Receiver	33 tracking channels, 99 acquisition channels	24 GPS Channels
Memory	128MB internal flash memory	Built-in memory
Tracking Sensitivity	-165 dBM	-160 dB
Position Accuracy	< 2.5 m CEP	10 m
Velocity Accuracy	< 0.1 m/s (within +/- 15% error)	-
Hot Start	< 1 s	Avg. hot start ≤ 1 sec
Warm Start	< 25 s	Avg. warm start ≤ 25 sec
Cold Start	< 35 s	Avg. cold start ≤ 35 sec
Cellular Technology	GSM	GSM
2G Bands	Quad-band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz	850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
Data Transfer	GPRS Multi-Slot Class 12 (up to 240 kbps), GPRS Mobile Station Class B	GPRS Class 12, TCP/IP
Data Support	SMS (text/data)	SMS (text/data)
Power Input Voltage Range	6 - 30 V DC with overvoltage protection	9 - 36 VDC
Internal Battery	170 mAh Li-Ion battery, 3.7 V (0.63 Wh)	90 mAh Li-Ion battery, 3.7 V
Internal Fuse	3A, 125V	-
Power Consumption	At 12V < 2 mA (Ultra Deep Sleep), At 12V < 4 mA (Deep Sleep), At 12V < 5 mA (Online Sleep), At 12V < 6 mA (GPS Sleep), At 12V < 25 mA (nominal)	-
Bluetooth®	4.0 + LE	-
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to +40 °C (with battery), -40 °C to +85 °C (without battery)	-20°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C	-20 °C to +85 °C
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing	5% to 95%
Battery Charge Temperature	0 °C to +45 °C	-
Battery Discharge Temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C	-
Battery Storage Temperature	-20 °C to +45 °C for 1 month, -20 °C to +35 °C for 6 months	-
Digital Inputs	1	1
Digital Outputs	1	1
Analog Inputs	1	-
GNSS Antenna	Internal High Gain	Internal High Gain
Cellular Antenna	Internal GSM High Gain	Internal GSM High Gain
USB	2.0 Micro-USB	-
Fuel Monitoring	LLS (Analog), OBDII dongle	-

Conclusion

Choosing the right vehicle tracker depends on your specific needs and circumstances. If you require high precision, robust security features, and advanced fleet management capabilities, the advanced car tracker is your best bet. However, if you need a cost-effective solution for general vehicle tracking, the base car tracker offers reliability and essential features at an affordable price.

Investing in the right vehicle tracker ensures better management, security, and efficiency for your vehicles, giving you peace of mind and control over your assets. Make an informed decision based on your requirements and enjoy the benefits of a reliable tracking system.

Ready to choose your vehicle tracker? Explore our range of advanced and base car trackers today and find the perfect match for your needs. Visit our product page or contact our experts for personalized recommendations.

Conclusion

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