Garmin Edge 830
From 270.50
Garmin Edge 830
Garmin Edge 530
From 205.20
Garmin Edge 530
Garmin Edge Explore 2
From 248.20
Garmin Edge Explore 2

Garmin Edge 830 vs. Garmin Edge 530 vs. Garmin Edge Explore 2


Garmin Edge 830
Garmin Edge 530
Garmin Edge Explore 2
Garmin Edge 830

From 270.50

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Garmin Edge 530

From 205.20

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Garmin Edge Explore 2

From 248.20

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Reviews
Pros
Long battery life. (11x)
Touchscreen (10x)
Battery life (7x)
Clear screen (6x)
Battery life (9x)
Compact (7x)
Battery (4x)
Long battery life (3x)
Long battery life (2x)
good navigation (2x)
Easy operation (2x)
Clear screen/route overview.
Cons
No (8x)
Pricey (6x)
Small screen (2x)
short manual
No touch screen (3x)
No (2x)
Many menus
Is indeed a bit slower than 540
Some figuring out how to add a junction route
I'm looking but I can't find any
Screen less readable in sunlight
No voice function

According to the product specialist

Pros
Battery life: 20 hours at normal use; 40 hours in energy saving mode.
Will direct you back on-route if you stray off-route.
Sensitive touchscreen for easy menu navigation.
GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite support for quick and accurate navigation.
Supports ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
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.
Special e-bike features on your cycle computer.
The ClimbPro feature displays which climbs lie ahead with information about length, gradient and duration.
When connected to an e-Bike that is compatible with ANT+® technology, you receive navigation guidance and alerts based on the battery status, assistance level and range.
Up to 16 hours of battery life, even in high-demand use.
Cons
The 2.6" display can be a bit hard to read for the visually impaired.
A heart rate belt, speed and cadence sensor are not included.
The Garmin Edge 530 has no touchscreen.
The Garmin Edge 530 has no Surprise Me feature.
For the live-track functions, a mobile phone is required.
The Edge Explore 2 is not compatible with the Power mount. Only the Edge Explore 2 Power can be connected to the Power mount.

Specifications

Navigation
Yes
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
No
Map Updates
Yes, free
Yes, free
Yes, free
Satellite Signal
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GNSS
GPS
Turn by Turn Navigation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Surprise Me feature
Yes
No
Yes
Points of Interest
Yes
No
Yes
Compatible with
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Display smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible apps
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Endomondo
Komoot
Live Tracking
Yes, via phone
Yes, via phone
Strava Live Segments
Yes
Yes
No
Sensor Connection
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
No
Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Screen Size
2.6 inch
2.6 inch
3 inch
Screen Resolution
246x322 Pixels
246x322 Pixels
240x240 Pixels
Backlight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Colour Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Yes
Weight
79 grams
76 grams
Battery Life
20 hours
20 hours
16 hours
Connector plug
USB
USB
USB
Waterproof Rating
IPX7
IPX7
IPX7
Suitable for
Garmin
Garmin
Wahoo
Warranty
2 years
2 years
2 years
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
No
ANT+
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Mounting materials
1 standard mount
Compatible with Garmin
Edge 530
Edge 830
Bar Mount Diameter
31.8 mm
31.8 mm
Colour
Black
Black
Charging cable
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
USB-C
Suitable for
Road bike (31.8 mm)
Road bike (31.8 mm)
Order with
No Accessories
Silicone Cover Red
Silicone Cover Blue
Silicone Cover Yellow
Silicone Cover Green
Silicone Cover Orange
Silicone Cover White
Silicone Cover Black
Heart rate monitor
HideMyBell Handlebar Mount
Panzerglass
Speed / Cadence Sensor
No Accessories
Silicone Cover Red
Silicone Cover Blue
Silicone Cover Yellow
Silicone Cover Green
Silicone Cover Orange
Silicone Cover White
Silicone Cover Black
Heart rate monitor
HideMyBell Handlebar Mount
Panzerglass
Speed / Cadence Sensor
No Accessories
Silicone Cover Black
Garmin Varia Radar