- Garmin Edge 130 Plus, 530, 830 and 1030 Plus: 4 high-performance GPS bike and mountain bike counters
- Design and technical features
- Autonomy: correct except for the entry-level model
- The sensors: a barometric altimeter and an accurate GPS
- Cartography and navigation: the Edge 830 and 1030 Plus most complete
- Training tools
- Security, support and connected functions
- Our opinion: Edge 130 Plus, Edge 530, Edge 830 or Edge 1030 Plus: which one to choose?
- Garmin Edge 530, Edge 830 or Edge 1030: where to buy it?
If you don't have time to read our full comparison, go directly to our-opinion on the 4 models and which one to choose !
Buy Garmin Edge 130 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 530 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 830 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 1030 Plus
Commercial links. Prices are not contractual. Please visit the merchant site.
Garmin Edge 130 Plus, 530, 830 and 1030 Plus: 4 high-performance GPS bike and mountain bike counters
Garmin has a complete mastery of the sports watch and bicycle GPS meter market, offering ultra-complete models with advanced GPS navigation, mapping for the most part, powerful training and athlete assistance tools (performance analysis, physiological measurements, cycling dynamics and more), powerful connected functions and features for cyclist safety.
The Garmin Edge Range includes a dozen GPS bike computers from entry-level to high-end that are among the best on the market. The x20 series (520, 820, etc.) is the former range. We have not included it in this comparison. We have limited ourselves to the latest models in the x30 series (models released in 2019 and 2020): Edge 130 Plus (released in 2020, upgraded version of Edge 130), Edge 530 (released in 2019), Edge 830 (released in 2019) and Edge 1030 Plus (released in 2020, upgraded version of Edge 1030).
For a comparison between Edge 1030 and Edge 1030 Plus, see our article Garmin Edge 1030 vs. 1030 Plus Comparison: Which to Choose.
For a comparison between Edge 130 and Edge 130 Plus, see our article Garmin Edge 130 Plus: a GPS bike and mountain bike computer with excellent value for money.
First of all, here is a small overview of these 4 GPS for bikes and mountain bikes and commented comparative tables. Otherwise you can go directly to our opinion and our recommendations according to your objective.
Garmin Edge 130 Plus: the essentials in a compact, rugged and lightweight meter
The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is Garmin's entry-level GPS bike and mountain bike computer. Released in 2020, it replaces the old Edge 130 with a few new features it lacked, including ClimbPro, advanced workout programming, fall detection, and mountain bike dynamics.
This meter is compact, robust and ultra-light (33 g!) at the same time. It features a 1.8" (45 mm) black and white display. It doesn't include any cartography, but it offers the essential functions for cyclists, recording and display of the GPS track, route tracking with Turn by Turn guidance, return to the start, ClimbPro (climb management), connected and safety functions (incident detection, assistance in case of incident, LiveTrack, weather) and some sports functions (advanced training programming, VO2max, recovery).
It is an excellent value for money for beginners, occasional cyclists and sportsmen who do not require mapping or advanced sports features.
Read our detailed review of the Edge 130 Plus and our opinion of this model
Buy the Garmin Edge 130 Plus
Garmin Edge 530: very complete, without touch screen
The Garmin Edge 530 is a bike GPS with colour mapping and, for the mountain bike model, Trailforks data (300,000 mountain bike trails and their difficulty). It offers turn-by-turn navigation, access to the most popular routes in the Garmin member community, ClimbPro (slope profiles and route information), performance metrics and training tools (bike and MTB dynamics, physiological measurements), altitude and temperature acclimatization, safety features (fall detection, incident assistance, communication with other cyclists), nutrition and food alerts (needs assessment and smart reminders), and more.
This model, released in 2019, replaces the Edge 520 with many improvements. Along with the Edge 830, it is one of the most complete models on the market today.
Garmin Edge 830: ultra-complete, with touch screen and excellent GPS navigation
The Garmin Edge 830 takes all the features of the Edge 530 and adds a touch screen and more comprehensive navigation.
In particular, you can ask him to suggest a round trip itinerary from your position or to calculate a route to a given address or POI (hotel, restaurant, train station, etc.).
This model replaces the Edge 820. It offers about 20 new features and is, in our opinion, one of the best GPS on the market today.
Read our detailed review of the Edge 830 and our opinion of this model
Buy the Garmin Edge 830
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus: ultra-complete, the excellence!
The Garmin Edge 1030 Plus is the latest high-end model released in June 2020. It has the same features as the Edge 1030 and benefits from the latest additions to the Edge 530 and Edge 830 models (2x faster processor, better display, better GPS chip, Trailforks integration and ATV data and features. In addition, it offers some exciting new features, including increased battery life, double the memory capacity (but no more SD card), daily workout suggestions and a few other new features.
Edge 1030 Plus is therefore the most complete version currently available. It's the best of the range, the one to choose if you have the budget and are looking for a big screen. It's also one of the best GPS bike computers on the market in 2020.
Read our detailed review of the Edge 1030 Plus and our opinion of this model
Comparing Garmin Edge 1030 vs. 1030 Plus: the differences, which one to choose
Buy the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus
Main differences between Edge 130 Plus, Edge 530, Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus
| Features | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo |  |  |  |  |
| Weight | 33 g | 75,8 g | 79,1 g | 124 g |
| Screen size | 1.8\" (45 mm) | 2.6\" (66 mm) | 2.6\" (66 mm) | 3.5\" (88.9 mm) |
| Touch screen | • | • | ||
| 2x faster processor | • | • | • | |
| Micro SD card | ||||
| High-sensitivity GPS receiver | • | • | • | |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Colour mapping (roads and bike paths) | • | • | • | |
| Trailforks data (mountain bike trails) | • | • | • | |
| Route generator included | • | • | ||
| Navigation to a given address | • | • | ||
| Navigation to a POI (hotel, etc.) | • | • | ||
| Popular routes (Trendline) | Sur Garmin Connect | • | • | • |
| Round trip generator | • | • | ||
| ClimbPro | • | • | • | • |
| Power monitoring | • | • | • | • |
| Heat and altitude acclimatization | • | • | • | |
| Intelligent hydration alerts & nutrition | • | • | • | |
| Mountain Bike Dynamics | • | • | • | • |
Design and technical features
Here are 4 bike GPSs that look similar in terms of looks and technical features (except for the more sober entry-level model) but whose price ranges from a single to triple (from around €200 for the Edge 130 Plus to nearly €600 for the Edge 1030 Plus).
We're dealing with some nice, thin, rectangular meters to place on a bike rack provided by Garmin. 3 models offer a color screen. The Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus screens are touch-sensitive. Other differences are size, weight, battery life and some components.
The Edge 1030 Plus differs from the other 2 models by its significantly larger screen and higher resolution. It is perfect for people who want to be able to read the map comfortably or who have a slightly poor eyesight. On the other hand, it is significantly heavier: 124 g as opposed to about 80 g for the 2 other models just below and 33 g for the Edge 130 Plus (lighter than most cardio watches!).
The smaller Edge 530 and Edge 830 are identical in screen size and resolution. With Edge 1030 Plus, they benefit from a processor that is twice as fast as the previous models (520, 820, 1030), a high-sensitivity GPS chip and a higher quality and higher sensitivity screen (convenient when wearing gloves or in the rain).
| Features | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| Price | 199 € | 299 € | 399 € | 599 € |
| Autonomy (GPS/Eco mode) | 12 h | 20 h / 40 h | 20 h / 40 h | 24 hours / 48 hours |
| Size (mm) | 41 x 63 x 16 | 50 x 82 x 20 | 50 x 82 x 20 | 58 x 114 x 19 |
| Screen size | 1,8" (45 mm) | 2,6" (66 mm) | 2,6" (66 mm) | 3,5" (88,9 mm) |
| Resolution | 303 x 230 px | 246 x 322 px | 246 x 322 px | 282 x 470 px |
| Touch screen | • | • | ||
| Colour screen | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | |
| Ambient light sensor | • | • | • | |
| High-sensitivity GPS receiver | • | • | • | |
| Other | Processor 2x faster than Edge 520 | Processor 2x faster than Edge 820 | Processor 2x faster than Edge 1030 | |
| Weight | 33 g | 75,8 g | 79,1 g | 124 g |
| Waterproofing | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
| No. of courses | 30 courses | 100 courses | 100 courses | 100 courses |
| History | Up to 100 hours | Up to 200 hours | Up to 200 hours | Up to 200 hours |
| Nb of waypoints | 100 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Autonomy: correct except for the entry-level model
Autonomy is an important parameter for cyclists who take long rides or for multi-day cycle tours. It is only 12 hours on the Edge 130 Plus, which is a bit low depending on the use, especially since this value is a maximum conditioned by a modest use of the meter (use of a single satellite network, no connectivity to a Smartphone, modest user interactions, no external sensors). There is also no power saving mode and no possibility to connect an external battery during the output.
On the 3 other meters, the announced autonomy is 20 h (Edge 530 and Edge 830) and 24 h (Edge 1030 Plus), which is already excellent. If you want more, you can activate the "energy saving" mode, a degraded mode that allows you to extend the autonomy by 50% or even 100%. The degraded mode consists in deactivating the screen during the output and recording less data from the sensors (GPS in particular). The accuracy of the recording is therefore reduced.
For longer battery life with no data loss, Garmin offers Garmin Charge&trade, a sealed external battery that plugs into the Edge bracket. This solution doubles the autonomy. However, it is not available on the Edge 130 Plus.
| Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPS training mode | 12 h | 20 h | 20 h | 24 h |
| Energy saving mode | - | +50% | +50% | +100% |
| Garmin Charge™ External Battery Compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomy with Garmin Charge | - | 40 h | 40 h | 48 h |
The sensors: a barometric altimeter and an accurate GPS
In terms of sensors, there are very few differences between the 4 models. All are equipped with a GPS chip compatible with the main satellite networks (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), a barometric altimeter for altitude and height difference measurements and an accelerometer. These instruments are also used (except on the Edge 130 Plus) to evaluate temperature and altitude acclimatization and to adjust the VO2max calculation. The accelerometer is used for the detection of incidents (fall, shock) and ATV dynamics.
The 4 GPS meters are compatible with most external sensors and offer the protocols ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart. You will be able to connect a heart rate monitor, speed, cadence and power sensors but also control a home trainer (soon on the Edge 130 Plus) or connect Varia products, or even order a Shimano Di2 derailleur, a VIRB camera, some electric bikes. Note that the Edge 130 Plus does not exploit all the data from the power sensor. It only takes into account the pedalling power.
| Features | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barometric altimeter | • | • | • | • |
| High-sensitivity GPS receiver | • | • | • | |
| GPS systems | GPS, GPS+GLONASS GPS+Galileo | GPS, GPS+GLONASS GPS+Galileo | GPS, GPS+GLONASS GPS+Galileo | GPS, GPS+GLONASS GPS+Galileo |
| Speed sensor compatible | • | • | • | • |
| Rate sensor compatible | • | • | • | • |
| Power sensor compatible | With limitations | • | • | • |
| Compass | ||||
| Thermometer | ||||
| Shimano Di2 compatible | • | • | • | |
| Home trainer compatible | • | • | • | • |
| VIRB camera compatible | • | • | • | |
| Varia compatible (lights, radar, vision) | Lights, radar | • | • | • |
| Wi-Fi | • | • | • | |
| External sensor compatibility | ANT+, Bluetooth Smart | ANT+, Bluetooth Smart | ANT+, Bluetooth Smart | ANT+, Bluetooth Smart |
Cartography and navigation: the Edge 830 and 1030 Plus most complete
The Edge 130 Plus is a little different since it does not include mapping. It displays the GPS track and records it for playback on a map on the smartphone or PC after the trip. It allows you to load a route and follow it with turn-by-turn guidance, as long as you've created the route from Garmin Connect. The route can be prepared on Garmin Connect, where you can benefit from the most popular routes in the Garmin community (heat maps), or on a third-party platform.
Edge 530, Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus have a full-color Garmin Cycle Map. The map shows the driving routes of the country or continent of purchase (Europe if you purchase the unit in France) and popular routes (routes used by members of the Garmin community). Navigation features allow you to follow a route previously loaded into the GPS meter from the Garmin Connect interface. The device shows the direction to follow and warns of dangerous turns. Voice guidance can be activated (instructions are stored in memory with the map) to be guided by voice, just like in-car GPS.
On-board mapping includes the Trailforks data, i.e. nearly 300,000 MTB tracks in more than 120 countries, as well as their level of difficulty. These models also incorporate Trailforks functions to help ATV riders in their outing (evaluation of the difficulty of the trail, indication of the position and next intersections when taking a break, evaluation of the fluidity of a descent).
The 4 counters include ClimbPro , an ascent manager. The climbers will love it! This function displays the altitude profile of the route, indicates the percentage of average slope, the remaining difference in altitude to be climbed, the distance to the summit. The profile is divided into coloured sections according to difficulty. The cyclist can thus easily analyse the difficulty of the slope and manage his effort accordingly. This is a really valuable aid to help him to dose his efforts in an optimal way.
In terms of navigation, Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus offer 2 advantages over Edge 530 :
- Navigation to an address or POI ("Point Of Interest") : The Edge works here like a car GPS. It calculates the best route to an address entered by the user or to a point of interest in the vicinity (hotel, restaurant, train station, etc.).
- Round-trip route generator: the Edge can propose round trips from the position of the cyclist, a direction and a distance.
Finally, the Edge 1030 Plus benefits from a richer cartography. Thanks to its 32 GB memory, it carries maps of Europe, Africa and the USA (for a device purchased in Europe). It also benefits from some additional functions (improved return to the start, re-calculation of route in case of exit of the programmed circuit).
| Functions | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Bicycle and mountain bike : | ||||
| Color mapping (Garmin Cycle Map) | • | • | • | |
| Maps available | Europe | Europe | Europe, Afrique, USA | |
| Turn-by-turn guidance | • | • | • | • |
| Popular routes (heat maps) | On Garmin Connect | • | • | • |
| Round trip generator | • | • | ||
| Navigation to a given address | • | • | ||
| Navigation to POIs (restaurant, hotel, etc.) | • | • | ||
| Back to start | • | • | • | • |
| Back to start improved | • | |||
| Route recalculation in case of route exit | • | |||
| ClimbPro™ function (climbs) | • | • | • | • |
| Auto Pause | • | • | • | • |
| ATV specific : | ||||
| Trailforks data (mountain bike trails and difficulty) | • | • | • | |
| Trailforks functions (ForkSight, Trail Planning) | • | • | • |
Training tools
Drive tools are limited on the Edge 130 Plus and rather complete on the other meters.
Edge 130 Plus is limited to estimating calories burned, MTB Dynamics and MTB metrics, advanced workout programming, Training Effect score, power monitoring (but only power developed. Other sensor data is not used), recovery time, VO2max estimation (requires the use of a power sensor and a cardio belt).
The 3 other counters offer more measurements and tools for the sportsman, such as cycling dynamics, estimation of heat and altitude acclimatization, estimation of VO2max corrected for altitude and temperature. There are also food and hydration alerts: the device evaluates energy needs according to terrain, effort, temperature and invites you to refuel when needed. The GPS also tracks actual food and hydration (you must tell the GPS when you eat and drink) and indicates whether they have been sufficient.
Edge 1030 Plus features suggested daily workouts, a handy tool for people looking for tips on how to train based on their current fitness level.
Find a description of these features in our detailed review of Garmin Edge 1030 Plus.
| Functions | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | Bicycle, Mountain bike, Gravel | Bicycle, Mountain bike, Gravel | Bicycle, Mountain bike, Gravel | Bicycle, Mountain bike, Gravel |
| Common Bike and Mountain bike : | ||||
| Calories burnt | • | • | • | • |
| Cycling dynamics | • | • | • | |
| Power display | • | • | • | • |
| Power curve over several days | • | • | • | |
| Heat and altitude acclimatization | • | • | • | |
| Intelligent hydration alerts & nutrition | • | • | • | |
| Monitoring hydration and nutrition | • | • | • | |
| Download trainings | • | • | • | • |
| Advanced Training | • | • | • | • |
| Suggested daily workouts | • | |||
| Performance Measures : | ||||
| - VO2max | • | Adjusted according to T° and altitude | Adjusted according to T° and altitude | Adjusted according to T° and altitude |
| - FTP | • | • | • | |
| - Aerobic training effect | • | • | • | |
| - Training Anaerobic Effect | • | • | • | |
| - Recovery time | • | • | • | • |
| - Training load | • | • | • | • |
| - Training status | • | • | • | |
| - Training load target | • | • | • | |
| - Effort Score | • | • | • | |
| - Fitness | • | • | • | |
| Personal Records | • | • | • | |
| Virtual partner | • | • | • | • |
| Virtual racer | • | • | ||
| Segments (Strava, etc.) | • | • | • | • |
| Mountain bike specific | ||||
| Mountain bike dynamics | • | • | • | • |
| ATV metrics (jumps, etc.) | • | • | • | • |
Security, support and connected functions
All 4 devices support smartphone notifications. They have the LiveTrack function to be followed on the Internet by friends, are able to detect falls or shocks and send automatically (or on demand) an SOS message to a predefined emergency number by communicating the GPS position. Of course, all these functions require a smartphone connected nearby.
The 3 top of the range models also have the possibility to communicate with other cyclists with the GroupTrack function (requires a Smartphone connected nearby). They are equipped with a bike alarm that can be activated with a code and which rings and emits an alert on a Smartphone if the bike is moved. They embark the function "Find my Edge" which makes it possible to find its Edge in the event of loss following a fall (the device emits a GPS signal allowing a Smartphone to locate it). You can also share data between 2 Edge.
| Functions | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Track | • | • | • | • |
| Group Track | • | • | • | |
| Garmin Connect Compatibility | • | • | • | • |
| Smartphone notifications | • | • | • | • |
| ANT+ | • | • | • | • |
| Bluetooth Smart | • | • | • | • |
| Cardio belt compatible | • | • | • | • |
| Shimano Di2 compatible | • | • | • | |
| Compatible with cadence and speed sensor | • | • | • | • |
| Power sensor compatible | • | • | • | • |
| Data sharing between 2 Edge | • | • | • | |
| Incident detection | • | • | • | • |
| Incident assistance (SOS call) | • | • | • | • |
| "Find my Edge" feature | • | • | • | |
| Bicycle motion alarm | • | • | • | |
| VIRB remote control | • | • | • | |
| InReach Satellite Beacon Compatibility | • | • | • |
Our opinion: Edge 130 Plus, Edge 530, Edge 830 or Edge 1030 Plus: which one to choose?
Apart from the Edge 130 Plus, which represents excellent value for money in terms of on-board functions (essential for cyclists and mountain bikers), the 3 other bike and mountain bike GPS meters presented in this comparison are among the best on the market today. All 3 of them include colour mapping of the roads and cycle paths in Europe (or the country or continent of purchase) and allow you to follow a programmed route with re-calculation of the itinerary in case of a deviation from the initial route. Edge 1030 Plus even includes maps of other continents. In theory, you can never get lost. The functions for training and performance analysis are very comprehensive. Autonomy is excellent. So you won't make a mistake when you buy one of these devices.
Now, which of the 4 to buy, knowing that their prices range from around €200 for Edge 130 Plus to around €600, or triple, for Edge 1030 Plus. Should you go for the most expensive device, if you have the budget?
The main differences between the 4 models
The Edge 130 Plus is an interesting computer for beginners, occasional cyclists who don't want to invest too much in a computer or regular cyclists who don't need mapping or advanced functions for sports training. It offers the essentials for the cyclist (bike, mountain bike, gravel bike), route tracking, mountain bike dynamics and metrics, ClimbPro and advanced training programming.
For more advanced use, for performance or cycling, it's best to look at other models that have mapping, including mountain bike trails, and more advanced sports features.
Edge 530 and Edge 830 are almost identical. It's the touch screen, navigation to a given address or POI and the round trip generator that make the difference. If you're looking for a touch screen or if the extra navigation features are important to you, choose Edge 830. Apart from that, Edge 530 is just as complete and costs €100 less.
The interest of the Edge 1030 Plus is its large format screen (and touch screen), a slightly longer battery life and twice as much memory (for card storage). On the other hand, its large format makes it more fragile for ATV outings and it's heavier.
Edge 130 Plus: for value for money and a compact, lightweight meter
Edge 130 Plus is perfect for people who don't need mapping or advanced sports features. It's compact, ultralight, rugged, and offers everything a cyclist needs to ride, as long as you know where you're going or have a preloaded route to follow.
Edge 530, 830 and 1030 Plus: ideal for ATVs
If you're looking for a GPS meter for ATV, choose the Edge 530, 830 or 1030 Plus ATV package. These models offer Trailforks data (nearly 300,000 ATV tracks and their difficulty in more than 120 countries) and a few additional metrics to better inform you about your ride and help you progress. Note: the old Edge 1030 model does not include this data.
Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus: to choose for the touch screen
If you're looking for a device with a touch screen, the Edge 830 or Edge 1030 Plus is the one to buy. Garmin is constantly improving the quality of its touchscreens. They work in the rain and can even be used with cycling gloves. Note that Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus have fewer buttons than Edge 530, as control is via the touch screen. If you're not sure you want to use the touch screen all the time, it's best to opt for Edge 530 (without touch screen).
Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus: perfect for finding your way or discovering new routes
If you're looking for a bicycle GPS that works like a car GPS, calculating the best route from an address or point of interest, then choose Edge 830 or Edge 1030 Plus. Looking for a place to eat, a hotel to stay overnight, a train station? Ask the GPS to find the POIs around you and let it take you there.
With Edge 530, you'll need to record the course you want to take before the start or via your connected smartphone (course programmed on the Garmin interface or popular course). You'll also be able to navigate to a specific address by positioning a cursor on the map. However, you will not be able to have Edge drive you to a manually entered address or point of interest.
Another advantage of Edge 830 and Edge 1030 Plus is that they are able to offer round trips from your position and up to a maximum distance you decide. This feature is useful when you're cycling away from home, on holiday for example, and don't know where to go. The Edge will offer you loops.
Edge 1030 Plus: for its large, easy-to-read display, slightly longer battery life and memory
The main advantage of the Edge 1030 Plus is to offer a very wide screen (about 60% more surface area than the 2 models below in the range) and a better resolution (282 x 470 px versus 246 x 322 px). This GPS is perfect for people with poor eyesight or who are looking for a screen that is comfortable to read. Study this setting carefully before you buy your GPS.
The disadvantage of Edge 1030 Plus is that it is heavier (45g heavier than Edge 830) and more bulky. It is less suitable for mountain biking because of the risk of falling.
Our preference: Edge 830: the good compromise
The entry-level Edge 130 Plus is a good choice for its price, comprehensive features, ease of use and light weight.
Our favourite model so far is the Edge 830, which is ultra-complete, with its touch screen (as long as you like touch screens), its GPS that works like a car GPS, its route planner, a relatively comfortable screen (bigger than the previous model, the Edge 820) and a price that remains reasonable (around €300). It's an excellent compromise and a very good value for money. It has recent and powerful components (high-sensitivity GPS, quality and sensitive screen even with gloves or in the rain, processor twice as fast as on the Edge 820).
If your budget is tight, Edge 530 offers virtually the same features for $100 less but without the touch screen. It's our second choice. Be careful, you won't benefit from the round trip generator, among other things.
Edge 1030 Plus is the best GPS meter of the 4 in terms of features. It's for its screen (and at the very least its longer battery life) that you should choose it, preferably for use on a bike rather than a mountain bike (more risk of breakage in case of a fall).
In order to help you in your choice, we propose you the summary table below.
| Features | Edge 130 Plus | Edge 530 | Edge 830 | Edge 1030 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| Awards | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| Value for money | +++ | ++ | +++ | + |
| Usage : | ||||
| - Cycling | +++ | ++++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| - Cycle tourism | + | +++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| - ATV | +++ | +++ | ++++ | +++ |
| - Gravel | +++ | +++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| - Performance, competition | + | ++++ | ++++ | ++++ |
| The plusses of the model | Compact and ultra-light, Excellent value for money, Simple to use | Pricing, Trailforks Data, Offers almost the same features as Edge 830 for less money. | Touch screen, Round trip generator, Search and navigation to a POI | Widescreen and touch screen |
| Disadvantages of the model | Low battery life, No mapping, Limited sport functions | No round trip generator, No navigation to a POI or address | Weight, size for ATV | |
| Why choose this model | Value for money, small, compact, easy to use | Best value for a GPS with mapping, for tight budgets or if you don't want a touch screen | Complete, For the touch screen, For the round trip generator (ideal on holiday) | The most complete, For its large and readable screen, Ideal on holiday (route generator) |
Garmin Edge 530, Edge 830 or Edge 1030: where to buy it?
You can find these bicycle GPS on the Internet (see below) or in specialist shops. Sport Passion and its partners offer you discount vouchers.
Buy Garmin Edge 130 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 530 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 830 Plus
Buy Garmin Edge 1030 Plus
Commercial links. Prices are not contractual. Please visit the merchant site.
These articles may also interest you
Garmin Edge 130 Plus: a GPS bike and mountain bike computer with excellent value for money
Garmin Edge 830 : un compteur GPS vélo et VTT ultra-complet
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus: the ultimate GPS bike and mountain bike computer
Garmin Edge 1030 vs 1030 Plus comparison: differences, which one to choose?
Alimentation du sportif : quels glucides consommer quand on fait du sport ?
Photo credit : Adobe Stock. This article contains commercial links.