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Garmin Edge 530

As of September 2012, I have been using the Garmin GPS 62 ST used. Both with cycling and hiking. Creating routes myself and entering existing routes. This 62ST I now use only for hiking. So time for renewal. The choice was this Edge 530 with many features. To get a good overview, I first printed the manual on both sides. It is 74 pages. But very pleasant when you are getting to know the Edge 530. I only use it for navigation. And what goes with that. My homemade routes, which I save on the computer in Base Camp, I can put into the Edge 530 that way. I use "Routiq", (formerly Route.nl) to create my own routes. Mainly via junctions. If you ride a certain route on your Edge 530 and you are not at the starting point, it navigates you nicely to the route. I don't use the training program with everything that goes with it. But I have seen that you have a very beautiful device, if that is important to you. Lots of possibilities. If you read the manual carefully, you will see what other nice things you can use. If you buy this Edge, (which is obvious after my review) I wish you a lot of fun with it.

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Meets the (high) expectations. Took a while to figure out how the controls work, but that was quickly mastered. Cycled a few times, and works very well.

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Meets my expectation , which are based on the brochure

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I had started with the Wahoo, but still find this one clearer to follow.

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Great bike computer with all the functions you need. Programming your own routes on a map is very easy. Only disadvantage is the lack of a touch screen.

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Pairing with cell phone does not work. Not even after trying all the troubleshooting solutions. Must be done via PC each time.

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I hesitated between the 530 and 830 but am very satisfied with my choice (530). The 100 euros cheaper for buttons instead of touchscreen makes it the most value for money in my opinion.

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Prim, does as expected

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Smooth /accessible/ visible screen

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Deliberately chose no touchscreen, on gravel and offroaf I found a touchscreen unworkable (even in the rain).... Navigation is clear, I make my routes in Komoot and that goes super. What can be a disadvantage is that Garmin has quite a lot of settings and everything can be adjusted to your liking, but then you have to go through a lot of menus. Personally, I really like that and like to set everything to my preferences. And totally fan of how it works with the varia 515 bike radar/backlight. I can recommend that to everyone. I never want to ride without this combination again.

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Really the device is not very intuitive, but with a good search on the Internet you can figure it out. Once you get the logic it works just fine. If you want you can adjust it to your taste. First round on the MTB was good, hope to enjoy it for a long time to come!

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Lovely small and good to use. Deliberately chose this one because of using buttons instead of touchscreen.

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My previous GPS (Garmin Edge 250 Plus) was only 3 years old but haven't regretted my new purchase for a second. On first startup, the activity profiles were immediately synced (no bother with setting it all the way to your preference and so on). The ClimbPro is also a nice extra, especially if you do longer climbs. Then you know what to expect. Battery life far exceeds expectations. If I do have to give a downside, it's that it's harder to zoom and hover over the map when you want to find something than on touch screen devices. However, I don't need this very often so this doesn't really weigh heavily.

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the garmin 530 I find user-friendly simple to handle

Along again and better as the 520

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Easy to operate, compact and reliable device

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After some wanderings with other brands (Bryton, Polar, Sigma) I bought the Garmin 530. I should have done this much earlier. Garmin is really a delight compared to the other brands.

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Especially in terms of battery life considerably better than my old 520. Very complete bike computer. No downsides so far, although the menu is sometimes quite complex and not very intuitive.

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I've tried it twice and that's twice too many. Incomprehensible that so many cyclists swear by it. Technologically probably a fine thing, but the most user-unfriendly device in years.

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The product arrived on time. After a few days of use, I can say that it encompasses everything needed for an advanced cyclist (it is also used by some pros because of its small size and light weight).

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Easy to operate and satisfied with the battery life.

I used a smartphone for route guidance. But then you need a power bank if you are on the road for a few hours. And a subscription to Ride with GPS which costs 10€ p/m.

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Top product, good value for money. Garmin connect gives good insight into training load

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After years of using the 510 with touchscreen bought this one. It's really kind of weird that for this price you don't get a touchscreen. I find that really a loss! Also saving and saving a ride requires more handling. Are there any positives? Yes the display is clear, messages from your smartphone come through, clear navigation, pairing powermeter and Sram AXS group. For a while I considered returning it but after a few rides I am so reasonably satisfied.

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If you want to get started as a new user you have to consult internet or friends first. You must have Garmin connect on pc and phone and Garmin express on your pc otherwise you won't get there. Connect the new device to the pc first, it doesn't say that anywhere but prevents a lot of disappointment.

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Bought just before the vacations so I can transfer routes from Komoot directly to my Garmin. This works easily and is a relief from the old model I had (converting to tcx, cable etc.). I am not yet completely happy with the screens that are configured by default, I need to look into that. Satellite is quickly found, route is quickly calculated and uploading your ride via Garmin Connect to Strava is fast. Battery lasts a long time. 3 holders included. I highly recommend it!

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Matches expectations. Likes!

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Sure, there are some points of improvement... controls with buttons are fine but a combination with touchscreen would have been nice. The menu somehow takes some getting used to. Despite the fact that I already have a Garmin device (and should know the menu structure) it took me a while to find my way around. Don't take it too hard because after using the edge 530 about 4 times, I am getting more and more comfortable with it. Otherwise a very handy device with all the functions I need!

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Have been using it for a month now and certainly do not regret it. Works properly. Do not have a speed sensor for mountain biking as advised in the store. However, this does not bother me at all, the speeds are very accurate.

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The best device I ever had.

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You won't regret this!

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Top device. Greatly improved over the 520. Be careful with map updates though, if you sync it on a Mac you only keep the basemap. Blood irritating, syncing on a Windows PC luckily solves the problem.

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Have had the Garmin in for a few weeks now and cycled about three rides with it. This is the first bike navigation I have had. The Garmin reads very well and is reasonably clear in pointing the way. If you do get off on the wrong track, it will figure it out very quickly. I do find some useful things every ride, or in other words there are a lot of options! (Maybe a little too much?)

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Works well but setup and navigation could be more intuitive. It is really difficult to find the right settings.

It takes some getting used to when you switch from a garmin with touchscreen to the garmin 530 but after 2 weeks of intensive use you find that it can be done just fine without it.

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Am a Garmin fan. Garmin has not let me down yet. I have full confidence in this product as well. Navigation has steered me down the wrong path at times. Especially when it comes to crossing a road from bike path left to right of the road. Can be indicated as turning left for example. Other than this point, I am satisfied with the navigation, which I missed on the 520. I like the controls, is just like the 520 only now it seems to be easier.

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The functionality exceeds my expectations. What strikes me positively is the support in the quality of training (provided you use a heart rate tester).

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What a relief compared to my old 705. Have by no means discovered all that is on it yet. But I am already happy. Especially with the battery life.

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Very fine bicycle navigation. Screens are easy to adjust. Comes with outfront handlebar mount Menu and button control takes some getting used to

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Buttons and menu takes some getting used to, but works fine afterwards. What is more annoying is that the GPS reception is poor. Especially when cycling in the woods or under trees, reception is so bad that my (constant) speed really flies in all directions. It also makes strava segments unreliable. And that makes it a bad device

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You do have to have the manual to start up when you don't know the device. Once you get through that, it's just fine.

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Much better as its predecessor

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Very satisfied, no touchscreen but if you master the dexterity then it is not a problem at all

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Unfortunately, nowhere in the information is it mentioned that for pairing with your smartphone you need at least Android version 6.0. I have a somewhat older te;lephone with Android 4.4 and with this, Garmin Connect does not work. And so many uses do not work.

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