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This post compares the entire Garmin Edge range, so that you can choose the best Garmin Edge bike computer for you. Our huge comparative chart, summaries and videos will save you tons of research time! We have covered all of the latest updated Garmin Edge bike computers; that is, the Edge 130 Plus, Edge Explore 2, Edge 530, Edge 830, the Edge 1030 Plus, and the new Edge 1040. We have left out the outdated models. We hope this post will help you to quickly choose the best Garmin Edge bike computer for your own personal cycling needs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Chart comparing the Garmin Edge 130 Plus, Garmin Edge Explore 2, Garmin Edge 530, Garmin Edge 830, Garmin Edge 1030 Plus, and Garmin Edge 1040<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
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Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
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Garmin Edge 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
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Garmin Edge 830<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>
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Garmin Edge 1040 and 1040 Solar<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Best Price right now on Amazon<\/strong><\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Usually around $600. Please click here to see the Best Price on Amazon Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now for Solar Version:<\/strong> . Best Price on Amazon Right Now for NON-Solar Version:<\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best For?<\/td>Cyclists who want a premium bike computer in a budget, compact unit; and who don't need much navigation help; must be OK with black & white & with button control (not touch screen)<\/td>Cyclists who want a premium bike computer at a budget price; but who need navigation and turn by turn navigation. Great if you need a larger screen. Better for navigation than training. Not suitable if you want to use a power meter<\/td>Cyclists who want nothing but the best in premium training features; must be OK with pre-downloading routes when they need navigation help, and with button control (not touch screen)<\/td>Cyclists who want nothing but the best in premium training features and navigation<\/td>Cyclists who want an outstanding bike computer with premium training features and navigation; and who need a bigger screen & free, high-quality maps preloaded on the unit<\/td>This is the LATEST UPDATE. Best for cyclists who want nothing but the very best and the very latest premium training features and navigation; enhanced accuracy and responsiveness; and who need a bigger screen & free, high-quality maps preloaded on the unit; and who want the option of solar assistance for battery life on very long rides. Rated the most accurate bike computer ever made, and has the longest battery life ever seen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size of Unit<\/td>1.1\" x 1.4\" (27 x 36 mm); 1.8\" diag (45 mm)<\/td>2.2\" x 4.1\" x 0.9\" (55 x 105 x 22 mm)<\/td>1.9\" x 3.2\" x 0.8\" (50 x 82 x 20 mm)<\/td>1.9\u201d x 3.2\u201d x 0.8\u201d (50 mm x 82 mm x 20 mm)<\/td>2.28\" x 4.5\" x 0.8\" (58 x 114 x 19 mm)<\/td>2.3\" x 4.6\" x 0.8\" (59.3 x 117.6 x 20.0 mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display Resolution<\/td>303 x 230 pixels<\/td>240 x 400 pixels<\/td>246 x 322 pixels<\/td>246 x 322 pixels<\/td>282 x 470 pixels<\/td>282 x 470 pixels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>1.2 oz (33 g)<\/td>4.1 oz (116 g)<\/td>2.7 oz (75.8 g)<\/td>2.8 oz (79.1 g)<\/td>4.4 oz (124 g)<\/td>4.4 oz (124 g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waterproof rating<\/td>IPX 7 (you can drop it in 3 ft of water for up to 30 mins, & it will still work)<\/td>IPX 7<\/td>IPX 7<\/td>IPX 7<\/td>IPX 7<\/td>IPX 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screen size<\/td>1.8\" (45 mm) diagonal, black and white<\/td>3.0\" (76 mm) diagonal color<\/td>2.6\" (66 mm) diagonal, color<\/td>2.6\" (66 mm) diagonal, color<\/td>3.5\" (89 mm) diagonal, color<\/td>3.5\" (89 mm) diagonal, color<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Touchscreen or button control?<\/td>Button control<\/td>Touchscreen, works well<\/td>Button control<\/td>Touchscreen, works well<\/td>Touchscreen, works EXTREMELY well<\/td>Touchscreen, works EXTREMELY well<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Life<\/td>Up to 12 hours<\/td>Up to 12 hours in GPS training mode<\/td>Up to 20 hours in GPS training mode<\/td>Up to 20 hours in GPS training mode<\/td>Up to 36 hours in GPS training mode, up to 48 hours with minimal sensors and backlighting<\/td>35 hours plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Save Mode (extends battery life by up to 50% while still tracking all ride data)<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Option to add Garmin Charge Power Pack (to double battery life)?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes, but unlikely to be necessary if you get the Solar version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bike alarm that connects with your phone?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Find my bike computer?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 830<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1040 and 1040 Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Usually around $600. Please click here to see the Best Price on Amazon Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now for Solar Version:<\/strong> . Best Price on Amazon Right Now for NON-Solar Version:<\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BRAND NEW FEATURES 2022 (only on Garmin Edge 1040)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multi-Band GNSS\/ GPS (Global Navigation Satellite System\/Global Positioning System)<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
State of the art positional accuracy and coverage \u2014 even in the most challenging environments \u2014 with multi-system, multi-band GPS technology. Rated most accurate bike computer ever for this mapping function, esp. in tough conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cycling Ability and Course Demands<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
Based on your personal cycling records, this Edge will try to define your cycling strengths, and measure them up against the course demands. For example, it will decide if you are a \"flats specialist\" or an \"endurance specialist\". Will you be up to this course? Which parts will be more challenging for you?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type-Specific Maps<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
Improved maps highlight popular roads and trails, plus searchable points of interest (POIs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forksight Mode within Trailforks App<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
Automatically displays upcoming forks in the trail, with context (shows you where you are within the trail network)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Solar Option<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040 solar. As this is a hardware feature, it will obviously NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future updates<\/td>
For an extra $150, you can get the version that has solar power built into the hardware. You would have to have extreme battery needs in order to justify this <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Guide<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
Using your own personal history and preferences, the bike computer will help you to pace yourself over a course. Similar to what you can do with the app Best Bike Split. But it is better than Best Bike Split, because you can adjust your aims mid-ride. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardware change: micro USB<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
With this model, Garmin has FINALLY switched from a mini to a micro USB connection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Updated User Interface<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
The user interface is much improved vs previous models, including better fonts, more granular detail on graphics such as Climb profiles, improved navigation, Connect IQ widgets right on the home page, and very nice ride summary page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up Ahead Waypoints<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
As seen on the Fenix 7. You can add Waypoints to a course on Garmin Connect, with custom icons. Then as you are riding, you will see a forecast of upcoming waypoints, and estimated time to arrive there<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real Time Stamina<\/td>
Not included on any of these bike computers except the Edge 1040. Also, unusually, this feature will NOT be coming to the lower level computers in future software updates<\/td>
As seen on the Fenix 7. This is intended to help you figure out pacing on a ride. It shows you your stamina levels during the ride, so you have an idea of how much more you have \"in your tank\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 830<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1040 and 1040 Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maps & Navigation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Satellite Systems:<\/td>GPS\/GLONASS\/Galileo<\/td>GPS<\/td>GPS\/GLONASS\/Galileo<\/td>GPS\/GLONASS\/Galileo<\/td>GPS\/GLONASS\/Galileo<\/td>GPS\/GLONASS\/Galileo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elevation?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes, based on GPS as it has no barometric altimeter<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accelerometer?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ambient Light Sensor?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basemap<\/td>No<\/td>Pre-loaded Garmin Cycle Map<\/td>Pre-loaded Garmin Cycle Maps with Integrated TrailForks content<\/td>Pre-loaded Garmin Cycle Maps with Integrated TrailForks content<\/td>Pre-loaded Garmin Cycle Maps with Integrated TrailForks content<\/td>Pre-loaded Garmin Cycle Maps with Integrated TrailForks content<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ships pre-loaded with high-quality maps for two countries, plus can download any other countries for free?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can you add maps?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Waypoints<\/td>100<\/td>200<\/td>200<\/td>200<\/td>200<\/td>200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How many routes can you save on the device?<\/td>30<\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td>100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How much history can you store on the device?<\/td>Up to 100 hours<\/td>Up to 200 hours<\/td>Up to 200 hours<\/td>Up to 200 hours<\/td>Up to 200 hours<\/td>Up to 200 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Address search (input address and it will plot a route)? AKA On-Device Course Creator<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Popularity routing (Trendline) - shows routes used most by cyclists?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turn-by-turn navigation?<\/td>Yes, but very basic, breadcrumb-style navigation only. And only for downloaded courses, e.g. from Garmin Route Creator<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recalculate route on the device?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New re-routing options?<\/td>n\/a<\/td>No<\/td>No, but will arrive in a future software updatea<\/td>No, but will arrive in a future software updatea<\/td>Yes. Choose from Rejoin where you left course; Skip ahead to course; or Cut across<\/td>Yes. Choose from Rejoin where you left course; Skip ahead to course; or Cut across<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calculate route back to start?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can you create a custom course on the unit (this is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination)?
\n<\/td>		No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create a round-trip route on the device?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Find nearby POI (points of interest)?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No, but you can use the included Yelp app to find them<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 830<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1040 and 1040 Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connected Features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How does it communicate?<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi<\/td>Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time & date display?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smart notifications?<\/td>Yes (calls and texts only)<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can you respond to a phone call with text on your Android device?
\n<\/td>		No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rider to Rider messaging?<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does it display the weather?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garmin Connect compatible? (this is an online community where you can share data, plys analyze - like Strava) <\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatically syncs your rides to the Garmin Connect\u2122 Mobile app on your phone?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ANT+ (to connect your devices?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bluetooth Smart (aka BLE or Bluetooth Low Energy)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unit to unit transfer (share your data with friends with similar units)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LiveTrack?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes, new enhanced version<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes, new enhanced version<\/td>Yes, new enhanced version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Group Tracking??<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incident detection (so someone is automatically notified if you have an accident)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LEV\/ebike compatibility via ANT+?<\/td>Yes
\n<\/td>		No, but coming soon<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatible with heart rate monitors, plus power, speed and cadence sensors?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Supports heart rate monitors, plus power, speed and cadence sensors, but does NOT support power meters <\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ANT+ shifting?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shimano Di2 electronic shifting integration? (\u201cDigital Integrated Intelligence\u201d enables instant electronic shifting)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can it download free apps and widgets from the Connect IQ\u2122 store?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes <\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatible with Garmin VIRB video camera?<\/a><\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compatible with Garmin inReach 2-way satellite communicator (to send your location if you need assistance and your cell phone cannot connect)? <\/a><\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garmin Varia Compatible?<\/a><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can you control it with a Garmin Edge remote control?<\/a><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does it have Extended Display (so you can use your bike computer as an extended display to view data screens from a compatible Garmin mulitsport watch)?<\/a><\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 530<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 830<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>
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Garmin Edge 1040 and 1040 Solar<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now:<\/strong> <\/td>Usually around $600. Please click here to see the Best Price on Amazon Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Best Price on Amazon Right Now for Solar Version:<\/strong> . Best Price on Amazon Right Now for NON-Solar Version:<\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Training Features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Autostart (so your timer will start automatically once you are cycling at a custom speed)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can You Customize Your Data Pages?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interval training (so you can set up exercise and rest intervals)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced workouts? (so you can create customized, goal-directed workouts)<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes (much improved over 520 Plus)<\/td>Yes (much improved over 820)<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daily Workout Suggestions?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can You Download Training Plans to It?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virtual Partner (so you can compete against a digital cyclist)?<\/td>Yes, within a course<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VO2 Max estimate? (the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize during intense exercise)<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FTP tracking? (Functional Threshold Power is the average power that a rider can produce over the course of an hour)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will it Advise You on Recovery Time?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time in heart rate training zone?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TrainingPeaks iLevels (WKO4)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ClimpPro (new feature that shows you graphically the grades ahead)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Meter Compatible?<\/a><\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Performance Power Curve? (tracks your power output over periods of time)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Power Analysis?<\/td>No (not on device, but you can do it on your computer later)<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does it have Physio TrueUP (a Garmin Connect feature that keeps physiological data in sync between multiple devices)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does it compute calories based on heart rate?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strava Live Segments on the unit?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aerobic training effect?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heat acclimation (how well are you adjusting to heat)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altitude acclimation (how well are you adjusting to changes in altitude)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water and calorie requirements (reminders based on course)?<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Auto Pause (so it stops recording when you stop your bike)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smart Trainer Control?<\/td>No<\/td>Not yet, but coming soon<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Courses (so you can compete against your previous rides)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alerts (to alert you when you reach goals such as heart rate, calories, time, or distance)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Activity Profiles (that's where you have different profiles for activities such as road or mountain biking)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Mountain Bike Metrics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grit rating (how tough is the route)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flow rating (how well did you ride the route)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hang time (how long were you in the air when jumping, how far did you go)?<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrated Trailforks? (130,000 trails preloaded on unit)<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  • Chart comparing the Garmin Edge 130 Plus, Garmin Edge Explore 2, Garmin Edge 530, Garmin Edge 830, and Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a>\r\n
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    • Buying Options<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
    • Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/a>\r\n
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      • Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
      • Best For:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
      • Video Review of the Garmin Edge 130 Plus<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
      • Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/a>\r\n
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        • Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
        • Best For:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
        • Video Review of the Garmin Edge Explore 2<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
        • Garmin Edge 530<\/a>\r\n
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          • Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
          • Best For:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
          • This video sums up the upgrades to the Garmin Edge 530<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
          • Garmin Edge 830<\/a>\r\n
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            • Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
            • Best For:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
            • Video Review of the Garmin Edge 830<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
            • Garmin Edge 1030 Plus<\/a>\r\n
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              • Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n
              • Best For:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
              • Video Highlighting Changes to the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus vs Garmin Edge 1030<\/a><\/li>\r\n
              • Our Affiliate Buying Options<\/a>\r\n
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                • Buy a Garmin Edge 130 Plus:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                • Buy a Garmin Edge Explore 2:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                • Buy a Garmin Edge 530:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                • Buy a Garmin Edge 830:<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                • Buy a Garmin Edge 1030 Plus:<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
                • Related Posts:<\/a>\r\n
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                  • Best Bike Computers<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                  • Garmin Edge 1030 vs. 1030 Plus<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                  • Best Budget Bike Computers<\/a><\/li>\r\n
                  • How to Use a Garmin Vivoactive to Record a Bike Ride<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

                    Buying Options<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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                    At the end of this post, I offer links to online buying options<\/strong>. Click here for buying options.<\/a> There are several buying links along the way as well, in case you don\u2019t make it to the end (which is a long way ahead!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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