Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM v2
325.24
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM v2
Garmin Edge 530
223.59
Garmin Edge 530
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM
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Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM v2 vs. Garmin Edge 530 vs. Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM v2
Garmin Edge 530
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM v2

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Garmin Edge 530

223.59

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Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM

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Pros
Long battery life (3x)
Easy to use (3x)
Clear display (3x)
Ease of use (2x)
Battery life (9x)
Compact (7x)
Battery (4x)
Bright screen (3x)
Long battery life (5x)
Nice size (4x)
Easy to use (4x)
user-friendly (3x)
Cons
Not yet discovered (2x)
tether needs to be purchased separately
navigating on map with buttons is a bit slower
Takes some getting used to the screen at first
No touch screen (3x)
No (2x)
No pairing with heart rate monitor Garmin Fenix 6
Many menus
No (4x)
None found (2x)
Without cadence and speed sensor (2x)
Vague feedback buttons (2x)

According to the product specialist

Pros
Preview your climb with the new Summit function. Thanks to this feature, you can see the slope and gradient in advance.
Turn-by-Turn navigation with "Back on Track" function; when you deviate from your route, the ELEMNT ROAM puts you back on track.
The 2.7 inch clear colour screen with Gorilla Glass has excellent rendering and visibility, even in the sun.
With ANT+, Bluetooth and WiFi for sensor and smartphone pairing.
Dual Band GPS gives you even better reception, even in challenging environments where signals may have been obstructed by dense trees or buildings.
Battery life of 20 hours at normal use and up to 40 hours in Battery Save mode.
Will direct you back to your route if you should stray off-route.
GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite connectivity for quick and accurate navigation.
The Edge 530 has ANT+, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.
Operating the device is user-friendly and can be done intuitively.
Turn-by-Turn navigation with "Back on Track" function; when you deviate from your route, the ELEMNT ROAM puts you back on track.
The 2.7 inch clear colour screen with Gorilla Glass has excellent rendering and visibility, even in the sun.
The operating system of the ELEMNT ROAM, and the ELEMNT App, are really user friendly.
With ANT+, Bluetooth and WiFi for sensor and smartphone pairing.
With ERG mode in ELEMNT ROAM you can control Wahoo KICKR trainers.
Cons
A heart rate monitor, speed sensor, and cadence sensor are not included as standard.
Creating a route on the ELEMNT ROAM itself can only be done by selecting a location on the map. However, navigation based on an address is possible via the Wahoo Companion App.
The Garmin Edge 530 has no touchscreen.
The Garmin Edge 530 has no Surprise Me feature.
The only way to create a route on the ELEMNT ROAM itself is to select a location on the map. Address-based navigation is possible via the Wahoo Companion App.
Heart rate monitor and speed and cadence sensors not included.

Specifications

Navigation
Yes
'Back-to-Start' function
Yes
Yes
Yes
Routeplanning
Plan in the Bike Computer
Plan & upload via PC
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Plan & upload via PC
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Plan in the Bike Computer
Plan & upload via PC
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Route Recalculation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Map View
Yes
Yes
Yes
Expandable Map
Yes
Yes
Yes
Map Updates
Yes, free
Yes, free
Yes, free
Satellite Signal
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
Dual Band GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GNSS
GPS
BDS
QZSS
Turn by Turn Navigation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Surprise Me feature
No
No
No
Points of Interest
Yes
No
No
Compatible with
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Display smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible apps
Strava
TrainingPeaks
ELEMNT
BestBikeSplit
MTB-project
RideWithGPS
Single Tracks
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Strava
TrainingPeaks
ELEMNT
BestBikeSplit
Komoot
MTB-project
RideWithGPS
Single Tracks
Live Tracking
Yes, via phone
Yes, via phone
Yes, via phone
Strava Live Segments
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sensor Connection
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
Speed Sensor
Yes, not included
Yes, not included
Yes, not included
Cadence Sensor
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Heart Rate Monitor
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Power Meter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Altimeter
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
Shimano Di2 compatible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Screen size
Medium 2.7 inch
2.6 inch
2.7 inch
Backlight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Colour Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
No
No
No
Width (cm)
5,8
Depth (cm)
2.1
Height (cm)
9.0
Weight
85 grams
76 grams
85 grams
Battery Life
17 hours
20 hours
17 hours
Connector plug
USB
USB
USB
Waterproof Rating
IPX7
IPX7
IPX7
Suitable for
Wahoo
Battery Type
CR2032
Warranty
2 years
2 years
2 years
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Yes
ANT+
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mounting materials
1 standard mount + 1 Out Front Mount
Compatible with Garmin
Edge 530
Edge 830
Compatible with Wahoo
ELEMNT Roam
Bar Mount Diameter
31.8 mm
Colour
Black
Grey
White
Black
Black
Grey
White
Charging cable
USB-C
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Chest circumference
58.5 cm - 122 cm
Suitable for
Road bike (31.8 mm)
Order with
No Accessories
Silicone Cover Black
HideMyBell Handlebar Mount
Panzerglass
Speed / Cadence Sensor
Heart rate monitor Stealth
Heart rate monitor White
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