Garmin Edge 830 MTB Bike GPS
345.10
Garmin Edge 830
From 270.70
Garmin Edge 530
From 205.40
Garmin Edge 830 MTB Bike GPS vs. Garmin Edge 830 vs. Garmin Edge 530
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Reviews
Pros
Compact (2x) |
Ease of use (2x) |
lots of data via garmin connect |
syncs well with strava, among others |
Long battery life. (11x) |
Touchscreen (10x) |
Battery life (7x) |
Clear screen (6x) |
Battery life (9x) |
Compact (7x) |
Battery (4x) |
Long battery life (3x) |
Cons
Price (2x) |
no function for hiking |
only suitable for cycling |
Price is quite hefty |
No (8x) |
Pricey (6x) |
Small screen (2x) |
short manual |
No touch screen (3x) |
No (2x) |
Many menus |
Is indeed a bit slower than 540 |
According to the product specialist
Pros
MTB Dynamics shows all data regarding descents, trails and jumps. |
Comes with the TrailForks App, which shows popular MTB routes in more than 80 countries. |
Battery life: 20 hours at normal use; 40 hours in energy saving mode. |
Will direct you back on-route if you stray off-route. |
GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite support for quick and accurate navigation. |
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. |
Cons
The 2.6" display can be a bit hard to read for the visually impaired. |
Heart rate monitor and cadence sensor not included with the MTB Bundle. |
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. |
Specifications
Navigation
Yes
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
Plan & upload via PC
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Plan & upload via PC
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Plan & upload via Smartphone
Route Recalculation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
OpenStreetMap
Yes
Yes
Yes
Map Updates
Yes, free
Yes, free
Yes, free
Satellite Signal
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
GLONASS
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
GLONASS
GPS
Galileo
GLONASS
GPS
GLONASS
GPS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Points of Interest
Yes
Yes
No
Compatible with
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Tablet
PC
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Tablet
PC
Display smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible apps
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Garmin Connect
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Strava
TrainingPeaks
Yes, via phone
Yes, via phone
Yes, via phone
Strava Live Segments
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sensor Connection
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
Bluetooth Smart
ANT+
Bluetooth Smart
Bluetooth Smart
Yes, included
Yes, not included
Yes, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Compatible, not included
Power Meter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
Yes, barometric
Shimano Di2 compatible
Yes
Yes
Yes
Temperature Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Screen Size
2.6 inch
2.6 inch
2.6 inch
246x322 Pixels
246x322 Pixels
246x322 Pixels
Backlight
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Colour Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
No
Weight
79 grams
79 grams
76 grams
20 hours
20 hours
20 hours
USB
USB
USB
IPX7
IPX7
IPX7
Suitable for
Garmin
Garmin
Wahoo
Wahoo
Warranty
2 years
2 years
2 years
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible with Garmin
Edge 530
Edge 830
Edge 830
Bar Mount Diameter
31.8 mm
31.8 mm
Colour
Black
Black
Black
Charging cable
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
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
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
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