Best Asset GPS Reviews of 2019: Reviews, Comparisons, Pros & Cons

The Trackimo 3G Guardian GPS Tracker is recognized widely as the lightest GPS tracking device to date. But don’t let its small size fool you as it comes packed with features that can beat most other GPS trackers in the market. First, it gives you an extremely wide reach with its GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, and WiFi tracking capabilities. Speed and connection is also not a problem because of its 3G network capacity.Measuring 45 mm x 18 mm x 40 mm, the Trackimo 3G Universal Tracker is a small and lightweight device. Yet its size is not any indication that it is lightweight too in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. It is packed with a lot of beneficial features, the first of which is its combo of GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, and WiFi connectivity. This means that there are a lot more ways to track your assets. With its 3G network, you can also expect a speedy connection too.

This device features real-time tracking, a technology by which you can track the location of your assets in real time, or as it happens. This information is regularly updated and transmitted to an app, which you can access on your Android or iOS phone. Through its geofencing feature, you can set specific “safety zones” so you can track whether your drivers are taking your vehicles too far out of their expected areas or crossing the boundaries of their safety zones.

The battery is long-lasting, as it can last for up to thirty days. One of its most unique features is that it can be installed in three ways: it can be connected via OBD cable, it can be hardwired directly to the battery, and it even has a magnetic box with an extended battery.

It also offers the lowest monthly service fee we’ve seen in this list: after a free initial service period of 12 months, you get to use the device for just $8.88 monthly. The device price itself is also quite reasonable at $198, considering all the benefits you get to enjoy from the device.

Overall, the Trackimo 3G Universal Tracker is the most cost-effective and versatile tracker on this list. It gives you utmost performance as a tracker while also ensuring that you won’t exceed your budget.

The Silver Cloud Overdrive prides itself on its long battery life. On just a single charge, its battery can last for up to 30 days of live tracking. This is more than the battery life that most tracking devices can offer, with the exception of the Trackimo 3G Universal Tracker, which lasts just as long. In addition, this device also boasts a history reporting feature. The device gathers data on each vehicle and then collates such data in a series of reports detailing the activity of each vehicle, including its stopovers, locations, mileage, speed, times, addresses, and more. All these data are saved on a cloud web server, which you can easily access via the SilverCloud web-based software. In addition, you can also keep tabs on your vehicles through Google Maps when you log on to SilverCloud Online.

Through its real-time tracking feature, you can always expect accurate and real-time updates with zero or minimal lags. It is also waterproof so it is not easily damaged by changing weather conditions.

For all its advantages, the SilverCloud Tracker has one disadvantage, it is not that cost-effective. The device itself is priced at $299, but unlike the Trackimo 3G Universal Tracker, it does not offer a free 12-month initial service period. You will have to pay $260.46 in service costs per year. After three years, its monthly service fee is set at $30.76. Also, you might have to think twice about using this outside of the United States as it imposes additional fees for international tracking. Quite pricey, considering that it offers the same benefits that other trackers provide.

Like other trackers, the Spytec GL300 Tracker provides real-time tracking. It pinpoints with accuracy the locations and movements of your fleet of vehicles, and it does this all in real time. You can access all this information on the Spytec tracking website so you can monitor all your assets with ease and convenience. You can also set the device to send you instant alerts when a vehicle has reached a particular destination or a driver drives past a certain speed.

Its geofencing feature also allows you to set up perimeters in a certain area, and the device will then send you alerts if the vehicle in question enters or leaves that area and also if it goes beyond it. It also has a history reporting feature, so you have the option to access activity reports of your fleet, all of which details locations, speed, mileage, stopovers, addresses, times, and any other relevant information.

However, this device also has a downside in that it only has a 2G network, so it might not be as fast or advanced as its 3G counterparts. It’s also a bulky device as it is heavier than most of its counterparts.

While the price of the device itself is quite low at just $49.95, you will have to pay more for it down the road. It has an extremely high initial service cost of $299.40 for each year, and after three years, you will have to pay a high monthly service fee of $26.34.

The LandAirSea 54 makes use of the latest cellular technology so you can get fast and accurate updates when it comes to the location and movement of your assets. With its real-time tracking feature, you can be sure of getting live updates. Such information can be accessed easily via a web-based software platform. Using the same platform, you also have the ability to customize the device to your needs. It also has an app you can access on your Android and iOS phone.

Both the software and the app share a lot of features. One of them is historical playback, through which you can access several days’ and even months’ worth of reports on the activities and locations of your assets. It also has a geofencing option, by which you can create perimeters; whenever your assets enter or leave an area, you will instantly be alerted.

The LandAirSea 54 is well-designed as it boasts a magnetic back and is also waterproof. However, it should be noted that it does not work internationally. The device itself is priced at a low $49.95, but it has a high annual service cost of $299.40 for an initial period of three years. After that, you will need to pay a high $26.33 as a monthly service fee.

One of the Logistimatics Mobile-200’s most appealing features might be its audio listening feature. The device itself has a registered mobile number that you can call for stealthy audio monitoring. It also has a built-in magnetic case, which can be easily mounted on the back of a vehicle or on any metal surface.

This device has something in common with other trackers in that it offers real-time GPS tracking. It updates its information every 30 seconds, and all of that can be accessed via an app you can install on your phone. It also has a long battery life, as it can go on for 2-3 weeks without needing to be charged.

Overall, this is a decent device that offers a lot of features that other devices also offer. However, it has quite a high monthly payment plan. The device is low-cost at $49.95. But it has an annual service cost of $179 for an initial period of 3 years, and after that, you will have to pay a monthly service fee of $16.33.

The Americaloc GL300W boasts a longer battery life compared to its previous versions. This means that you can use this device for longer without having to constantly charge it. Like other trackers, it also provides real-time GPS tracking, meaning you get updates as they happen, and all these updates are stored for a period of up to one year. You can use such data to track the activity of your assets so you can manage them better. You can access all this information via an app you can install on your phone for easy monitoring.

Location updates are refreshed every 60 seconds, although you can get it customized for bursts of 60, 30, and 10 seconds at no additional cost. Because it has a 3G network, connections are fast and reliable.

The device itself is priced at a high $110, and it is quite bulky and doesn’t come with wearable attachments. It also has a high annual service cost of $228, and after three years, you will have to pay a monthly service fee of $22.05, which is quite steep, especially if you consider that it mostly offers the same benefits as other trackers.

The Spot Trace tracker offers a myriad of features that can be helpful to you in managing your assets. First, it offers real-time tracking, and it is this technology that gives you accurate updates of the location and activity of your assets. You even have an option to monitor your asset’s exact GPS coordinates online. It also has a motion sensor—you can receive instant alerts when the device detects new movement in your asset. Like other devices, it offers geofencing, so you can easily set up perimeters. You can also opt to receive a daily status alert on the security of your assets. You also receive alerts when the device gets low on battery or gets turned off. Its compact size ensures that it can easily be mounted underneath a vehicle for stealthy monitoring. It can also be used worldwide.

The cost of the device itself is quite high at $99.99, but its annual service cost for an initial period of three years is relatively lower than most devices in the market. However, after three years, you will have to pay a relatively high monthly service fee of $11.11. Considering that it basically offers the same features as many other devices, this might not be the best deal on the market.

The Prime Tracking 4G LTE’s best and most attractive feature is its 4G LTE service. This ensures that you will always get the fastest, most reliable connection. It also provides real-time tracking, so you can be updated with the activity and location of your assets in real time. You can get instant updates as to the location and map routes taken by your assets, and these data are updated every 10 seconds. You can also access the corresponding data via an app you can easily install on your phone. It also has a relatively long battery life, as it can last for up to two weeks without needing to be charged.

However, it needs to be said that this device does not work in every country, so tracking your assets outside of the United States will be a problem, especially in those areas that do not have a strong 4G connection yet.

The device itself is priced quite low ay $49.95, but it has a very annual service cost of $300 for an initial period of three years. After that, you will need to pay $26.38 monthly as a service fee. Overall, while this device has some good points, it also has a number of disadvantages. This is why its high service fee might not be such a good deal.

Like the Prime Tracking 4G LTE tracker, Brickhouse Security Nano boasts full 4G coverage, which ensures that the user will have the advantage of a fast and reliable connection. It also provides real-time tracking and viewing. You can log into your account on your desktop browser or smartphone to access real-time updates as well as comprehensive reports on activity and location.

It also offers geofencing options, which you can customize to set perimeters for your assets. You are instantly alerted whenever your assets cross those boundaries. All these data are updated every 60 seconds, although you can customize those settings to fit your preferences.

It has a tiny, lightweight design, and its magnetic case assures that you can easily attach it to the bottom of a vehicle without worrying about it falling off. The device itself is priced at the low price of $49.99, but it has an extremely high annual service cost of $359.88 for an initial period of three years. (It is the highest on this list.) After that, you will need to pay a similarly high monthly service fee of $31.37. These are very high subscription costs, indeed, and all for a device that offers the same services as other more cost-effective trackers.

Like other trackers, the Vyncs GPS trackers offers real-time location tracking. You get highly accurate data that is collected at intervals of 60, 30, and 15 seconds. Geofencing is another feature that it provides, allowing you to set perimeters for your vehicle. It needs to be said, though, that this device is only for use on vehicles, and not for other types of assets. So it might not be that versatile as a tracker.

You can customize the device for you to get alerts in instances of speeding, sudden braking, and rapid acceleration. You can even check for fuel levels and consumption. It also has a reporting feature, so you can use the data you get from those reports to better manage your fleet and your drivers.

The device itself is priced at $79.93, and one downside it has is that it has activation and subscription fees. You will also need to pay an annual service cost of $107.97 for an initial period of three years. After that, there is a monthly service fee of $9.50.