What price range makes an external tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) both cost-effective and practical? Generally, the better the system, the higher the price. However, today we’ll only discuss usability from a functional perspective. You can choose the product based on its features.
1. Top-Tier External TPMS Products
Top-tier external TPMS products, in addition to possessing all the features of other price ranges, also include an expensive solar module (not all brands offer this feature), completely solving problems like occupying the cigarette lighter socket and requiring you to look down to view the display screen.
(1) Rich Functionality
For example, they include tire temperature display, USB charging port, and a cigarette lighter socket on the main unit.
(2) Four-Wheel Display Simultaneously
Compared to lower-priced external TPMS, these models display tire pressure information on all four wheels simultaneously, allowing drivers to see the tire pressure information more intuitively.
Furthermore, there are TPMS products that can connect to a mobile phone via Bluetooth and view tire pressure data on an app.
(3) Stable Chips
Almost all use chips from major global suppliers, ensuring greater stability and reliability.
2. Mid-range External Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Products
These feature a four-wheel simultaneous display technology and add tire temperature display, USB charging port, and a cigarette lighter socket on the main unit.
3. Entry-level External Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Products
Most of these use a cyclic display method. They typically only cycle through the tire pressure information of all four tires, without displaying tire temperature.
In summary, tires play a crucial role in driving safety, making proper tire pressure extremely important. Since TPMS is a safety precaution, errors and malfunctions must be eliminated. It is recommended that car owners choose a suitable and safe product.