Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(285 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 285 reviews
5 Stars
171
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
16
1 Star
22
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Understand all the features
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: Livan
Maybe 2wks I've had my Edge 540, the features I'm using, I'm more than satisfied.
I'm still learning all it can do ...
I'm still learning all it can do ...
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Enjoying the additional features over the 530
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: KCMO Bike Commuter
Enjoying the additional features over the 530 like climb pros for climbs without having a route/course going. But, I want the ability to turn OFF the e-bike low battery notice on screen. This notice will NOT leave the screen when I press the "x" button and it overrides my ability to see any of my screen... won't allow me to save the activity at the end... won't let me see the route directions when they come up... it is very very obtrusive. I can check my battery levels myself. Please make that an OPTIONAL feature! Also, it is NOT giving me training load status at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Feature packed, grade inaccurate, climbpro sux
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: Doc V
Easy to setup. Some features took a bit of digging to find and modify. The default screens appear to be set to show all the new features and gadgets. Mostly not for me. Buttons are not as intuitive as the last model. I have had several models of the Edge 500 series. Long battery life. Good display. One I figured out how to change the screens, I was much more satisfied with this Edge. I don't think the grade works very well at all. Jumps around too much, is slow to respond, and isn't that accurate. My last Edge was more stable and seemed to agree with online mapping gps apps. Comparing my Forerunner 965 to this Edge 540 showed discrepancies. Most of the time the Edge was low by 1 to 3 degrees and response was slower. However, there were times when the Forerunner was lower. Go figure. Oh, I really dislike the ClimbPro. Way off as to start and end of climbs. And the pop-up is too big and stays on during a climb, blocking the view of more important data. I had to search how to turn it off and did so. I don't see me ever using it again.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
540 good deal
on July 17, 2025
Posted by: Stevesc
The 540 was a good deal. Does everything I want. Garmin Support is very helpful.. This carbon has all the features I need.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
New 540 is great
on July 16, 2025
Posted by: DaveW
I got my new 540 a few weeks ago and it has been great. It replaced my older 520 plus. Transferring my profiles and information from my 520 plus to new 540 was simple during set-up. I was able to add some new fields to profiles regarding my e-bike. Need to figure out if Garmin can accommodate e-bike booster battery too in battery percentage. Battery life of new Garmin 540 has been fantastic. Definitely recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Quality
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: Riley11
Great product but is so weak and will shatter on any minor crash. This is my 4th one I’ve gone through
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Bad buttons
on July 7, 2025
Posted by: AZ rider
Thus unit functions really well from a software perspective and I really like the screen options and visibility, BUT THE BUTTON SENSATION IS VAGUE AT BEST… I find myself searching and searching for a solid button push. This simple hardware issue makes the unit a 2-star item for me. I’d easily give it 5-stars if the buttons worked reliably.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Updated
on July 2, 2025
Posted by: briguy56
I had an Edge 520 for a long time and the 540 is even more user friendly. Also longer battery life and metrics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin