The GPS Tracker comparison
Tracefy Tech Talk
GPS trackers, what are the differences?
GPS trackers, there are quite a few providers by now.
Which tracker is the most suitable one for you? In this article, we have listed the differences.
Although Tracefy is a supplier of GPS trackers for bikes, this overview is purely informative. If, in your opinion, any information is not correct, we would appreciate it if you reported this to us by e-mail. You can do this by sending an e-mail to info@tracefy.com
Tracefy | Loqator | Fresh | Urban Arrow | Gazelle | Pow Unity | Batavus/Sparta(axa) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Model | TCF-01 | Viloc | Smart Tracker | Connect+ (Comodule Bonnie&Clyde) | Comodule Master | BikeTrax | AXA Connect 3.0 |
After Market (Universal use) | |||||||
Installation | Authorised dealer | Dealer & consumer | Dealer & consumer | Authorised dealer | Ex-factory | Dealer & consumer | Ex-factory |
Sounding transmitter/tracker | GPS Tracker | Sounding station | Sounding station | GPS Tracker | GPS Tracker | GPS Tracker | GPS Tracker |
Dimensions | 50 x 22 x 12mm | 50 x 33 x 18 mm | 70 x 20 x 70mm | Bonnie: 90 x 22 x 30mm Clyde: 85 x 15x 10mm | 65 x 20 x 8mm | 50 x 84 x 15 mm | |
Connectivity | 4G (Cat M1) / NB-2 / 2G Fallback | LoRaWAN / Wifisnif | LoRa | 2G / 3G / 4G (Cat M1) | 2G / 3G / 4G (Cat M1) | 2G/3G | 2G/3G |
Bluetooth | (4.0 + LE) | Yes | No | 5.0 | Yes | No | Yes |
Nutrition | 5-55v | No external power supply possible | No external power supply possible | 9-45v | Not known. | 5-55v | Not known. |
Internal battery | 650mAh 3.7v | Yes, no details known | Yes, no details known | 2900mAh 3.7v | Not known. | optional 1000mAh 3.7v | 700mAh 3.7v |
Battery life | 2 weeks | 3 years at 3 locations per day | Max. 3 years at 2 locations per day | Not known. | Not known. | 1 week | Not known. |
Services | |||||||
Work area | Worldwide | EN | EN | EN | NL/BE | NL, parts of Europe | Europe |
Detection | NL, BE | EN | EN | EN | EN | ||
Detection Service | G4S / Own control room / Police | ABS Tracer / Own control room / Police | Fresh | Fresh | Fresh | No | G4S |
Recovery Rate | 93% | Not Known. | Not Known. | Not Known. | Not Known. | Not Known. | Not known |
Geofence | Not known. | ||||||
Autolock | Not known. | Not known. | Not known. | Not known. | Not known. | ||
Real-time location? | Every 30 seconds | No | No | Every 4 minutes | Not known. | Every minute | Not known. |
Insurance discount | KingPolis, ENRA & ANWB | ENRA, KingPolis | KingPolis, ANWB, Allianz | No discount | KingPolis, ENRA & ANWB | KingPolis, ENRA | ENRA |
Software | |||||||
Firmware over the air | |||||||
Certifications | |||||||
Certifications | CE(RED), EAC, RoHS, REACH, E-Mark, IP67 | Kiwa SCM TV, LORaWAN, CE, IK10, IP68, ECE-R-116 | Not known | CE(RED) | CE(RED) | CE(RED) | CE(RED), RoHS, |
Price information | |||||||
Purchase price (sales advice) | €199,- incl. VAT | €99,- incl. VAT | €82.50 incl VAT Excluding installation and mounting kit | €399,- incl. VAT | Included with bicycle | €199,- incl. VAT battery €24.95 extra | Included with bicycle € 9,- One-time connection fee |
Subscription price | from €64.95 | from €59.88 | from €55 | 4 years included | 4 years included | from €39.50 | One-off €9.99 connection fee + €2.95 per month |
Support | |||||||
Support desk | 24/7 Phone / Email / Whatsapp / Facebook | 24/7 Phone / Email | 24/7 Phone / Email | Dealer is point of contact | Via general Gazelle customer service | Via ticket (German-language) | Via general Sparta/Batavus customer service |
