Difference between the HX-2+ and the HX-2

We have changed our manufacturer for the HX-2 series.

Some changes between the HX-2 and the HX-2+ include:

  • Different body styling
  • New hard cover carry case
  • The HX-2+ has increased storage and memory
  • The HX-2 has a larger battery capacity
  • The HX-2+ has a different charging configuration:
    • Integrated charging cable and cigarette lighter
    • L-shaped USB-C output
  • The mounting system has a different configuration, which may sit differently in your vehicle. (Please see the images below, left is for the HX-2+ and right is for the HX-2)

Mount

  • The following remains the same or similar  between the two models.
    • Same 7” screen size
    • Similar performance and stability
    • Same software experience and features
    • Same access to map updates, software updates, database updates, and access to the Hema Maps Cloud.
    • Regardless of which navigation device you choose, you still receive Hema map’s three year Gold Membership* for the Hema Maps Cloud.

Down to the nitty gritty: What do we think?

 We love both units and will leave it up to you to decide which unit you prefer 

HX-2 will continue to be available while stocks last: https://hemamaps.com/products/hema-hx-2-plus-navigator.

 

 

HX-2

HX-2+

RRP Price

$799.00

$849.95

 

Device Specifications

 

Screen dimensions

7" diag

7" diag

Body dimensions

190mm x 109mm x 9mm

183 x 108 x 23mm

Battery capacity

2400mAH

850mAH

CPU

4x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz (64 bit)

4x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz (32 bit)

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2 @950MHz

PowerVR Rogue GE8300 @660MHz

RAM

2GB

4GB

Internal storage

32GB

64GB

Expandable storage

Accepts microSD 

(Tested up to 32GB)

NA

Display resolution

1024 x 600 IPS

1024 x 600 IPS

Connections

microSD card slot, USB C port

USB C port

Buttons

Power, brightness up/down

Power

Camera

8-megapixel rear-facing

NA

Operating System

Android 10.0

Android 10.0

Wireless

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® Ver. 4.0+

Bluetooth® Ver. 5.2

GPS 

GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS

GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS

Audio

80, 1W, 1 microphone

80, 1W

 

Software Inclusions

 

On-road Mode - powered by HERE Navigation

Yes

Yes

Off-road Mode - utilising Hema Maps’ Explorer Map

Yes

Yes

Adventure Maps - access to Hema Maps Print Maps

Yes

Yes

Access to the Hema Maps Cloud

Yes

Yes

Software updates

Yes

Yes

Map & Database updates

Yes

Yes

 

Accessories & Extras

 

Cigarette charger

12V/24V 2A

12V/24V 2A with integrated cable

Charging cable

USB A to USB C

L-shaped USB A to USB C

Mounting

Warranty (months)

12 (conditions apply)

36 (conditions apply)

Carrying Case

Soft pouch

Hard-shell case

Optional Accessories

Wi-Fi Reversing Camera 

Sun Visor

Ruggedised case

Wi-Fi Reversing Camera 

Sun Visor