Garmin Edge 840 Series In-Depth Review: 21+ Things To Know!

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Here's your complete Garmin Edge 840 In-Depth review, based on tons of testing. I dive into everything you need to know - good and bad! Buy the Garmin Edge 840 here (amzn.to/3t7KqcS), link helps support the channel, much appreciated!!!
However, the changes go far beyond just sunny-side-up or not. In fact, arguably, the solar piece is really the least important change. Here’s all the new things:
- Edge 840 has BOTH touchscreen and full button set (previously only had partial button set)
- Added multiband/dual-frequency GPS
- Added solar panels for Edge 540/840 Solar editions
- Added USB-C connection for charging/sync
- Made it slightly chubbier to accommodate solar panels (non-Solar edition is also same new dimensions)
- Completely revamped the user interface everywhere (matches Edge 1040)
- Added Power Guide race/training pacing feature
- Added ClimbPro Free-Ride mode, which automatically triggers ClimbPro without a route
- Added Climb Explorer dashboard for finding nearby climbs
- Added Connect IQ Widget Glances to Homepage/Dashboard
- Added Training Status 2.0
- Added full automatic race/event suggested workouts using a periodized/phased daily plan leading up to event, inclusive of any Garmin wearable data shifts (e.g., automatically reducing planned workout if you got no sleep on a redye flight)
- Added Course Demands to compare course features to ride needs
- Added Real-Time Stamina to show energy/distance/duration left during workout
- Added Location Search Widget
- Added ‘Recent Finds’ from navigation panel (so things you recently searched for)
- Added new ‘Bike Shops’ & ‘Water Stops’ categories for navigation search (and completely re-did other categories to mostly get rid of auto stuff)
- Added Post-Ride ClimbPro Splits on device
- Added re-scheduling of primary workouts
- Added support race/event driven Daily Suggested Workouts (expanded from initial Edge 1040 launch)
- Added paired sensor information to summary page (even for non-Garmin sensors)
- Added support for Shimano STEPS sensor type (eBike component)
- Added new consolidated post-ride Highlights screen with PRs
- Added estimated battery remaining when toggling Battery Saver mode
- Added manual WiFi sync all button (a ‘do it now’ option, but removed single-ride upload option)
- Added phone-based config of data fields/data pages
- Added ability to use phone for typing text on Edge
- Added ability to manually transfer sensors and device profiles to Edge from phone at any time (not just first setup)
- Added Garmin Connect IQ App Store on-device marketplace
- Changed nearby POI/Things search to be virtually instant
- Far faster route calculation/recalculation times
- Increased ClimbPro coloring to show more gradient definition
- Now automatically changes map popularity type to match activity (I.e., Road vs MTB)
- Changed screen background default from black to white for improved “readability”
- Removed horrifically unreliable duplicate Bluetooth pairing process for phones
- Removed Varia Vision sensor support
- Removed device transfer (sharing between units)
- Same 2.6” touchscreen size/resolution as before, however, Garmin says it has improved contrast ratio and color filters
- Weight is 90g for Edge 840 solar (up from 80g for Edge 830)
- Battery life up to 48 hours non-solar, 78 hours solar. Up to 34 hours with Multi-Band GPS mode with Solar (battery chart lower down)
- Simplified Bluetooth phone pairing to single connection (versus previous dual legacy BT and BT smart)
Additionally, while this is offered on the Edge units, it came much later, but it is still present on the newer units, and wanted to call it out:
- Paired sensor transfer from existing Garmin Edge units
- Activity Profile settings transfer from existing Garmin Edge units
But, let's jump into the video instead!
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@robbobkirk Год назад

Currently got an Edge 820 so been waiting for this. Ordered one off the back of this excellent review. Thanks a lot Ray.

@JarosawTabor Год назад

What I love the most about your reviews that you start with sections that are probably the most interesting, slowly unveiling the rest of the nuances.

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Thanks!

@koloki Год назад

Thank You! Very informative. I will stay with my 830.

@bryandixon4071 Год назад

The way you weaved in the like/subscribe into the commentary was genius :) Thanks for continuing to do such amazing tech reviews of these kinds of gadgets.

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Thanks!

@georgesoto5436 21 день назад

I know this is a year old, but it’s so good that it helped me decide which Garmin Edge to get. Thanks for all the detailed information.

@pierreburton4523 Год назад

Been waiting for this. Thanks for the review and all your hard work putting this together!

@thsaintful Год назад

I see a new bike computer, I head over to this channel to check it out 😇. Great explanatory video once again!!

@bateriayvr8988 Год назад

Exactly my thinking! 😅 Thanks Ray! 😉

@krzysztofpolito5267 Год назад

Hi Ray, great review! thank you for all the effort 🙂

@ffmdotcom Год назад

Recognized some of those Mallorca roads which I went riding a couple of times in the past. Beautiful place to hop on a bike and just enjoy the...hills... hahaha! Nice!

@DanilaKulakov Год назад

Nice t-short! Absolutly love it!

@GavinHarte Год назад

Have had the chance to test both as well and for me the 540 is a no go. A touchscreen is a must for me on a computer this size. Love the 840 though. Previously used the 1030 and always thought I‘d want the bigger screen. Definitely not needed.

@rd_rae Год назад

Liked for getting to know through your vid about the new Garmins!

@antoineg639 Год назад

Great review, thank you! I've been wanting to get my first computer for almost a year now, finally was getting serious about ordering one in last few weeks. I was thinking about the 830, but glad i waited for the 840. Pretty pricey, but seems like it has a few new features that will be useful.

@poshenglin898 Год назад

Better UI and case size!! I would say it is super worth to spent this right money on 840

@wilfriedschadenboeck7376 Год назад

Great review Ray

@user-rr7bm4uc5m 3 месяца назад

Don´t understand, how you can talk so fast! 😄Great review, this is exactly what I needed before going for 840... Thanks!

@KeithRobertson57 Год назад

At Last THE review is out… 👍🏻 Order placed here in the UK for the 840 Solar

@CheeseAlarm Год назад

One thing that irks me a little about my 530 is the way it panics and says "make a U turn" (even if that would be a dumb thing to do) when I go off course. I'm glad they've addressed that with some options.

@scottsland99 Год назад

I'm really out on the whole solar charging. The gains are just so small (especially in places like the UK) and the use case so limited that I don't know how you justify the extra cost for a dimmer screen. Seems pointless to me.

@marcwanagas1234 Год назад

It depends where you train and race. The UK or points north, probably not much gain. The American SW or Kona… it’s a decent bump

@ArchHokie06 Год назад

The battery life is so long already that I just don't see the point personally. I think for me when it would start to benefit me is when the device gets to end of life and I'm nearly using the whole battery in a single ride like I currently am with my Edge 820, but at at that point I'd rather have had that extra $100 to put to a new device. I'm sure it is a good option for some but in my use case at least I can't justify it.

@leskennedy Год назад

I have the Fenix solar and I agree it's not worth it on that. Not enough area and it's under sleeves etc. I can imagine that an out front bike computer could work. It's amazing how much power a solar roof panel can generate - so you don't need much here.

@RobertFall07 Год назад

I have noticed with my instinct 2 Solar that it only has an advantage during the rate uk heatwave or if you are lucky sunny day

@deadlift8551 Год назад

I own a garmin solar instinct 2 watch, in the UK the solar charging is pointless, on a two week family holiday to Mallorca I’ve never had to charge it. So based on that I would never buy a solar Garmin cycling computer.

@mariosciavarrello8483 Год назад

Great review, will be moving up from my 530 onto the 840 especially after yr observation on the 540 clunkiness. I’m wondering if Garmin at this stage held a little back on the 540’s s/w interface to push more people up to the 840, or maybe I’m thinking they’re smarter than they are. Either way, thanks again DC 💯

@Jarek. Год назад

7:14 _#7 - new buttons!_ I wish 1040 had these buttons as well. This would be the only thing making me switch to 1040+.... Cheers 👍👍👍

@nickdew6813 Год назад

Hi Ray, reading the in depth review and wondering if climbpro 2.0 is coming to wearables?

@JMCyclingVideos Год назад

Looks like a worthy upgrade, which is rare these days. Great in-depth review, as always.

@borasumer Год назад

What is worthy upgrade over 830?

@JMCyclingVideos Год назад

@@borasumer For the 840 in particular, buttons. Cycling ability, climb pro anywhere, climb explorer, USB-C, new UI. The new course demands and power guide features will be really beneficial for me as a racer as well so I can do additional course scouting especially for races where I haven't been before or have much time to recon. But, in the end, what matters to me may not matter for you.

@emmamariapaarson9671 Год назад

I need to buy a cycling computer before the start of may. Do you think it would be better to simply buy the 830 which is cheaper and widely available, or hunt for the 840 and pay more. Most beneficial feature for me in the 840 would be the USB-C charging.

@JMCyclingVideos Год назад

@@emmamariapaarson9671 Hard to say without knowing your needs. If you want a set it and forget it computer that just records your rides, there are plenty of options way cheaper than even the 830. I have and use the 530 currently and really enjoy it. The only difference with the 830 is the touch screen and other than setting it up and starting it, there isn't much need for using the touchscreen unless you're digging in to the more in-depth features. My daughter has a 130+ and it's a great computer for just basic use without navigation capabilities.

@emmamariapaarson9671 Год назад

@@JMCyclingVideos I definitely need navigation, I've also heard that there's a difference between the 530 and 830 where the 530 doesn't automatically reroute if you go off route. I was going to buy the 830 as it was perfect for my needs, but now that the 840 is out, maybe I should get that. Because in a longer-term view, the 840 would be overall newer while in 4 years, the 830 would already be 8 yrs old. So I think I would need to replace the 830 sooner if I was to get that. Thought decision here...

@poshenglin898 Год назад

Thanks, Ray I love your video so much. Would you be able to talk about spectator messaging function? Would love to see how it works actually

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Gotchya, a good video to do an explainer on!

@garyharmon5386 Год назад

Great review.

@exodusvelo Год назад

that's a proper bar tape wrap right there. Spot on!!

@SoloSchoolwear Год назад

Thanks again Ray for a great review. Did I miss it or did you mention battery life? Think we got dazzled by the Solar functionality. Not much use to me in Ireland. I currently have a Wahoo Bolt v2 that is a great little device but now have an Epix gen 2 and wondering if it worth the move.

@addmrozaci4742 Год назад

Great review … very helpful. I am new to bike computers so you gave me a lot to think about. My question: how is the “racing a previous activity” feature? This is a primary training feature I am looking for, so I am curious if you have any feedback on it. Thank you.

@Pep8691 Год назад

Good review. Now have to decide between the 840, 1040 and Karoo2 for my upgrade to a good bike computer from a non map type.. hmmmm

@irenaschmid4310 Год назад

Thank you for the nice video. How did you do the configuration, which can be seen at 2:47. Because of you video, I now hold the 840 in my hands and try to optimize it to my needs. I would love to see such a dashboard - how can I manage it. Do you have a video for that?

@gorkaapraiz4972 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for such a great review Ray! Now debating whether I should go with the 1040 or the 840. What is your recommendation? I only do road biking

@MW-df2fm Год назад

Lovely review and honest recommendation! I will stick with my 530 as long as I can as the new units got so pricy. But what shocked me is the new Interface for Garmin connect via Web (especially at the computer), creating routes is now soo annoying. Would love to see some of the new features ripple down to the 530/830 ☺️

@robertm1552 Год назад

My 520 after 10 yrs is still chugging along on near daily use.

@handleless85 Год назад

@@VeloVios No way I will upgrade to a 540 until they implement something with which I can share a location from my phone to my cycling computer and then navigate to it. That's the only feature I need.

@pakelly99 Год назад

Sounds like the “take me to” feature on the wahoo app.

@meibing4912 11 месяцев назад

@@handleless85 you don't want to type in the location on the 540 - but you are willing to do so on your phone?

@obikedog 11 месяцев назад

Good reviews. I find the heart stats in line with several other sources. Certainly close enough without a lab. You should know Vo2max doesn't normally change much once trained - even with increased load. ie. It's not at all in the same league as FTP as far as trainability. It will fluctuate more with weight than anything else.

@MikhailLambuson Год назад

amazing review as always! Will you be able to review the MTB function of edge 840? Wanted to know how effective or practical having Edge 840 for MTB riders. thanks!

@jfra4 Месяц назад

More love needed for the off roading community.

@murt4701 Год назад

Nice the key with solar is that it won't lose battery.

@markmonroe7330 Год назад

Still using the original 500. Have 4 of them I rotate between bikes. Does everything I need it to, including the power meters, with great battery life.

@danelojek915 8 месяцев назад

Hey dc rain maker just wanted to say that I loved your content and I’m looking at swapping for wahoo element, bolt version 2 to possibly the Garman 840 as they have compatibility through the IQ store for dexcom, blood glucose monitoring as wahoo do not and was just wondering what your thoughts are on going from the boat the 2 to the 840 and whether and how it goes if you’re a heavy sweater. I’m just curious if you can review the Garman head unit data such as for certain rides on your computer. Thanks for your time

@Mario_3m Год назад

Nice review, have you connected the 840 with wahoo kickr or kickr core? Is there any issues, problems as 830 had?

@cleftoftherock6797 Год назад

840 Conventional Without Solar was my final choice. I charge my unit regularly and won't miss solar charging. For the extra money I got the accessory sensor package. Garmin Edge logic to me is weird but I want the DI2 integration on the computer. Best of both worlds, my Karoo 2 (better screen) and now the 840. Apps on the iphone during rides Cyclemeter, iCardio and Shimano E-Tube Ride (which shows dI2 data and is getting better). Measure to motivate! Keeps me focused. Did I really need the 840? Not really. I like the size as the 1040 was too big. I'm keeping the 840. Garmin is pricey but some things are worth the money like my Rally RS 200 Power Pedals. It's so much more rewarding knowing the numbers after each ride.

@SebMercier Год назад

Funny, I bought a 530 a year ago while waiting for the 840... now I see my usual supplier has the 1040 for the same price as the 840. Damn, I would love to have the buttons to change pages though, but then paying the 840 the same price as the 1040 seems like a rip-off 😂 Great review as always, Ray... been following your posts since the Forerunner 405 review and still enjoy your posts... oh boy, I'm getting old, that was 15 years ago!

@poshenglin898 Год назад

I was using 530 for quite long time. When I switch to 840. It is a whole new level of the bike computer for me.

@SebMercier Год назад

@@poshenglin898 I can believe that! Now... 1040 or 840? Still undecided...

@nami1540 Год назад

You can use the remote for quick changes of the screen. It is cheap and mounts to the STIs

@gastonbarouille767 Год назад

@@nami1540 That's more stuff to buy, maintain, upgrade...

@gastonbarouille767 Год назад

@@poshenglin898 did you tried Karoo2?

@neliolobo1526 Год назад

Great review, do you think that the 1040 will have climb pro free as well?

@michaellanger5671 Год назад

So it seems the sharks are not only hunting you in the waters of Florida but go after you on bikes....great shirt...and great video as always!

@velogoo Год назад

Really useful thanks Ray, I think I will upgrade my 520+ to an 830 in a month or 2. Incidentally I notice you were using Trainer Road there - it would be awesome to hear more about your experience and opinions on that as a training tool (I'm guessing good given your ftp increase!) Cheers.

@barrybkopicz2845 Год назад

FYI for the X30 including the 830 the climbpro is only activated during a planned route.

@velogoo Год назад

yeah thanks… just realised my typo, I did mean I plan to get an 840 (non solar) - been waiting ages for these new models to come out

@EuanHenry Год назад

Great reviews, a while ago you did a review on video screen recording on the Wahoo, can you do one for the 840? Thanks! 😊

@andyhooper8377 Год назад

Cruising along at 7 percent 😂

@Schwingi Год назад

Thanks!

@kevinmills3329 Год назад

Can you do a tour of your workbench behind you? Like an office tour? It fascinates me 🙃

@YosukeMatsumura Год назад

Did you notice any performance improvement in the UI? My main gripe with the 530 is how slow it can get with ConnectIQ apps - like loading Komoot routes.

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

It seems about the same, but then again I also didn't install any Connect IQ apps. I just use the native Komoot sync, since it's instant (and also works mid-ride now on the x40 series).

@EmmanuelNataf Год назад

@@Dcrainmaker I have the 1040 and it's very laggy/inconsistent. Also very slow to find routes when you have a lot saved in Komoot (1,000+), and the absence of a qwerty keyboard doesn't help.

@johnmiddlewick6040 11 месяцев назад

Great in-depth review. But Ray just got my 840 none solar and see the auto brightness is very dark. Checked forums and a lot of people having same issue when compared to auto brightness on 530. So many people setting brightness manually. Almost like it’s defaulting to 10% brightness. Hoping a software fix in future .

@ugghhhyoutubeisawful646 8 месяцев назад

my solar version is almost un-useable when wearing my darkest glasses (never even thought about it using my old 520+ btw - could see it easy peasy without light with light etc.). even if i manually set the brightness it is pretty hard to read in certain light...

@TiagoCostacc Год назад

@dcrainmaker 840 or 1040 wich one you recomend? Or should I wait for next 1040 plus or next model? I have the 1030

@Inpreesme Год назад

Thank you

@mrnapptym1239 Год назад

Bravo Ray… How would you say the 840’s new features work for mountain biking?

@francois6335 Год назад

Would love an 840 K2 Bolt 2 comparison now. Also still having GOS issues with my bolt 2 on tree-lined roads/ hills. Curious if you can do a test (which might require for you to drive to the Belgian Ardennes to find a real forest :p)

@pakelly99 Год назад

You’re not allowed to mention that, what with garmin x40 units having the same “super accurate” multi band gps system as wahoo v2 units and all.

@allantimm2003 5 месяцев назад

Great review …..happy with the 540 I bought but cannot find a way to show only the hours and minutes on the timer. In my view there is little to no need for the seconds and so when you use the 8 screen data display you cannot see the hours except for a very small number demarcating the hours that is hardly visible, and so over long marathon rides this is far from deal. Any advice ??

@EricB03 Год назад

Garmin keeps smashing it and the addition to Climb Pro free ride will really make people have a hard time picking something else

@NC01 Год назад

I dunno. I just moved from Wahoo Bolt V1 and find this unit to be overly complicated and over engineered. I'll probably grow to like it. That said, the images of the Roam screen here look better than Garmin. Makes me really thinking hard about swapping for Roam V2.

@EricB03 Год назад

@@NC01 thats cool and to each their own. Garmin has a lot more options and sometimes useless features but at least they are there. Not a wahoo hater just prefer Garmin

@daishi711 Год назад

Reading the comments here about how ineffective the solar charging is. I agree from my experience with a 955 solar, but I’ll add… this seems to be Garmin in nutshell. Their training algorithms are also just a shiny feature to get you excited and by the time you realize it’s pointless (or just wrong) it’s too late to return your device.

@ostatnifazownikjelcynogrod8834 Год назад

Did they improve navigation re-routing after skipping or missing waypoints? It's the only thing that drives me crazy using my 830 - there is no configurable option to treat waypoints less strictly in order to allow more flexibility when you want to take another route or just shorten a ride a little bit. In most cases, it stubbornly forces you to get to the missed waypoint eventually.

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

It depends on what's considered a 'Waypoint'. Basically, if you just tap-tap-tap created a route in Strava/Garmin/Komoot/whatever, then in the new system it'll give you the overlay for Re-Join/etc and then just do it's own dance if you ignore it. Last night for example I was running a bit late to pickup the kids from a ride, so I ended up shortening it, by cutting off a giant 15KM loop (I then took about a 10KM route instead, sorta like the opposite side of a lollipop route), and it seemed mostly OK with it. It didn't try and get me to go the other way.

@cahal Год назад

Oh man - missing a waypoint in the 830 has screwed me over so many times. It's so bad. Hope it is better.

@EmmanuelNataf Год назад

No it's terrible. Sends you out on trails that don't even exist while in Road mode…

@cyclingzen Год назад

Will you do a comparison between the 540 and Wahoo Bolt v2?

@Drushen07 Год назад

Does this edge 840 now pair with the Apple Watch Series 7 to broadcast HR over Bluetooth ? Do I still have to buy a separate Garmin HR Strap just to see my Bluetooth on the data field in Garmin Edge or a Garmin watch forerunner or epix watch ?

@d3V3X Год назад

Currently in my country I can get both the 840 and 1040 for the same price. Is there any reason to go for one or the other more at that point? You mentioned at the end that the only difference really is screen size and battery life. Future software updates?

@davidpottage6402 Год назад

How do the navigation features compare with a handheld outdoor GPS such as the Garmin GPSMAP 67i - I am a mountain biker and have used an older GPSMAP device for many years and found it useful addition to my handlebars, but recently broke it. I am not sure if I would find the training and fitness features of an Edge series device useful, and I am considering replacing it with an updated GPSMAP device because it looks more robust and versatile. Are the current GPSMAP 67 series devices comparable to the Edge bike GPS devices ?

@NockOn1 Год назад

I finally bought a 830 a few months ago and out comes the 840 LOL

@hugoslevin-yh4bl Год назад

Hi Shane, Switching gears here but I have a question regarding Strava reviews. Steava reckons you can inky delete one saved ride at a time which is extremely time consuming. Do you know of a mire efficient way of dumping a few hundred saved routes? Thanks for your time.

@cricanwa Год назад

If I want to use third party maps on my new Edge xx40 will it be possible to still use and benefit from the new climb features? Or is Info for these features embedded in the original Garmin maps?

@geertceuppens567 Год назад

How is the screen reflection on then840? And is there still a limit on the number of courses on the device?

@quantumadmin Год назад

Just changed the battery on my 500, not quite ready to upgrade.

@golfguyuk Год назад

how is the rerouting on the 840 and 540? I read that it wasn't so good on the 530

@stephanstieglair5234 Год назад

hoped for a bigger screen... sadly, the trend like on mobiles to have no frame around the screen hasn't yet arrived to bike computers. ... instead, the housing got bigger, the screen not. same size, same resolution, same visibility... thanks for the excellent review as usual :)

@gastonbarouille767 Год назад

Because they use outdated hardware at premium price....

@MiamiCycling305 Год назад

Dearest DV Rain Maker. I plan on spending a lot of time in Spain this summer (Miami based). Is it easy to get the Europe cycling maps on the garmin 840?

@WowRixter Год назад

At long last. Are all the world maps loaded on the 840 or do you still have 1/2 dozen different maps covering the globe and you get the default for where you bought the device?

@lordgonzo. 8 месяцев назад

Will training load link to my Connect account / forerunner watch? So a cycle will update my training load displayed on my watch?

@flaviofinoribeiro2129 Год назад

will climb pro free be avaiable for the older Edge versions? Like the 830?

@FrankFiorentino Год назад

Do you plan to do a detailed comparison to the Karoo 2?

@jcandrews308 Год назад

Hey Ray. Thanks for an awesome review. Do you know if the Climb pro free ride feature will come to the 530/830 series?

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

No plans unfortunately

@jcandrews308 Год назад

@@Dcrainmaker ok thanks. Was hoping it would come but thanks for the reply.

@giorgetto1961 Год назад

hi , I heard that to use the new climbpro feature on the 1040 you have to delete the existing map and install the new one. It is true? and if so how can it be done? thank you🙏🙏🙏

@keizersoze907 4 месяца назад

what is your choice that you ride with daily?

@Kevllarr Год назад

Can the Garmin Edge 840 be used while its charging from its USB port? For while out on the bike, and it needs charging via a power bank.

@DariaTesla 8 месяцев назад

That hallelujah song killed me. xDD FINALLY! It's Type-C!

@francisdayon Год назад

I'd like to know if the touch screen has been improved. I'd assume it's the same as the 1040 now. The touch on the old 830 was not very good. Solar is such a gimmick! It's super hard to run out of battery on my 1040. I'm glad I did not go for the solar version. On my Fenix 7, I don't even notice the solar at all.

@gastonbarouille767 Год назад

Marketing stuff there ..

@iam.mike82 Год назад

Does the Strava live segment works when ClimbPro is on? On my current 530 it doesn't.

@DPCPhotos Год назад

Any chance you can make the font LARGER on the new Garmins…? 🙌🏼

@mesere7 Год назад

Is it possible to turn off the annoying low phone battery alert? Basically old unit slightly revamped I’m using my 530 really no reason to upgrade when it’s time to get a new one it will be anything but another garmin. At some point the screen turn green and blue and very dim eventually. I opened the unit and the connector was loose I pressed it on and voilà the screen was working again. Too bad I cracked it when opening the unit but replacement is cheap on Ali.

@EricMarenyi 8 месяцев назад

How do you get an emulator/simulator to overlay on the screen? I would like to run one on my computer to browse the climb pro climbs without fumbling around on the device.

@DavidBogenhagen Месяц назад

Can HR and cadence sensors work from a 800?

@thedownunderverse Год назад

Will the edge explore 2 get the climbpro freeride feature?

@Adventure-MTB Год назад

Hello great video i am into Mt Biking "trail riding " what i got from your video is the only thing that is better on the 840 than the 830 for mt. is the gps ? Thanks

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Sorta. That's true. But ClimbPro also works offroad too. The focus right now is more heavily road/gravel, so there are some shorter sub-500m long climbs that hurt on MTB that won't show up. But otherwise climbs will show up.

@soy_leche Год назад

How long until we get an OLED one? Looks great on the watches and this would be a great use-case.

@kayy-03 Год назад

I don't see any benefit there for a bike headunit. OLED still tends to drain the battery faster, solar + OLED is way more difficult, the visibility in sunlight tends to be worse. I love the way my Forerunner 265 screen looks, but the higher resolution and better colours wouldn't really benefit you on the bike

@TheTomster94 Год назад

Very tempted to upgrade.. I am still on my 11 year old Edge 500 of which the battery has become very unpredictable. I don't use a powermeter/HR meter anymore (no more races/hard training but mostly casual riding, 200k a week or so). The shiny new 840 with the possiblity to even navigate to a address from the device itself looks great.. But might be more than I need. Anyone here would know a good (cheaper) alternative? Does not neccesarily have to be Garming

@marekgrobelski Год назад

In Sweden 840 costs 550$, wasn't expecting that high price.

@gastonbarouille767 Год назад

For an outdated product with a short lifespan....

@Contagi0us666 Год назад

will the climbing come to Fenix or running

@user-vw5eq8wp3k 11 месяцев назад

Is that dim effect (because of the solar panel) also noticeable if you compare the 1040 with the 1040 solar?

@macb.631 10 месяцев назад

As far as I know it is more visible on 1040 vs 1040 solar than on 840 models

@gphillips2776 Год назад

If you purchase one of these units and Garmin Connect doesn't recognize it - just log out of Garmin Connect and then log back in. Your setup problems should be resolved by doing this (thank you, Garmin Support!).

Год назад

Given the fact that the 1040 is now available for less then the 840, i would go for the 1040

@cyclingjack Год назад

In pounds it’s cheaper indeed. Not euro or dollar. Weird… typo from ray?

@cyclingjack Год назад

@@TheLazyGarden3r i didn’t found it cheaper (yet) but according to ray’s pricelist (this video) the 1040 is in pounds cheaper than 840 (solar). In euro/dollars it’s more expensive, but weirdly enough not in pounds; in that case i would pick the 1040 over the 840 solar. But i guess that’s UK only.

@kayy-03 Год назад

@@TheLazyGarden3r probably depends on the region - here in Germany, I can get the 1040 for around 490€, while the 840 isn't available for below MSRP at the moment, so 500€

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

Yup, generally agree!

@osint6372 Год назад

@@TheLazyGarden3r thats close......Take the 1040

@_clemens_ Год назад

14:20 Driving down Koppenberg? Brave! Ah it was to show it does not recalculate...

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

I actually did go down it. Thrice. I regret my life choices immensely.

@MFQuinnCyclist Год назад

Help please. So I live in the USA but spend time in South America and Europe and my 840 only comes preloaded with maps for the USA. Is the only way to download maps for other locations thru Garmin express and a computer? How many maps can my 840 hold? Will I need to remove and reload constantly as I travel? Thank you

@jasonbailey7448 Год назад

Great Review thanks. Do you think any of the new features will come to the current 830?

@mjf1975 Год назад

I very much doubt it. They’ll want people to move to the 840. The 1030 didn’t get any updates when the 1040 came out

@cappaculla Год назад

@user-zz7np8nt8x Год назад

I was thinking about getting the Edge 840 because of the touch screen, along with the fact that it appears that Garmin has really engineered the new interface to work well with touch screen. However, if its easy to update the Edge 540 though the phone app, does it really make a big difference to have the 840? Is the Edge 540 sufficient due to the phone app?

@drunkgirls111 Год назад

Getting an 840 depends how much you think you'll be interacting with the touch screen while riding, for example will your navigate a lot to POI spots using the map then 840 is better, are you ok with having smudges on the screen while riding? 840 is better. 540 buttons are good but navigating and finding POI spots is clunky. Depends what you like and value more touch screen vs physical buttons.

@howie_mtb Год назад

Are there any MTB improvements? My 530 is a pretty awful trail GPS

@FumiSG Год назад

Hey Ray, considering your recent high training load, how do you feel Garmin’s suggested training plan/workouts compare to that? I’ve been checking this feature on my Fenix every now and then and constantly find that Garmin’s suggested workouts seem to be way shorter and don’t suggest the same duration as my actual training plan does at any moment. Your screenshots seem to suggest similar, shortish rides @ 11:55 Curious to know more about that, as this new feature might be a game changer for me and a reason to upgrade from an 830 to the 840. Thanks!

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

It's a bit hard to say because the two kinda 'fight' against each other, in the sense that I'm doing high volumes across swim/bike/run, and the Edge/Fenix seem to be a bit confused by that multi-sport approach and trying to get me to simmer down. That said, I think in general it seems a bit low, but that may be because it's constantly trying to get me back into a recovered state.

@FumiSG Год назад

I do recognize this haha. Makes sense. Thanks for the response. Appreciate it!

@pientaszek0785 5 месяцев назад

Is it good device for me if I do not have a power meter?

@andybrown141 Год назад

I am curious what your thoughts are on the screen resolution remaining unchanged? That is to me the biggest advantage of Wahoo products at this point. It is being able to see the screen that makes the difference for me, regardless of the features.

@Dcrainmaker Год назад

I guess I've just never had any real-life issues seeing the Garmin screen, in any light conditions. Taking photos/video of it? A totally different matter.