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
1
Totally unreliable equipment
on June 19, 2026
Posted by: dmpl67
Total junk. The Edge 540 gets stuck on boot up every time. The ONLY way to solve this a factory reset before EACH ride. This is totally unacceptable in a totally new 540.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on June 19, 2026
Posted by: THX1138
The Edge 540 has been excellent. Great screen. Does everything I need it to do & more. Love the climb pro feature. Great mapping.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Altimeter problems
on June 11, 2026
Posted by: Gabollini
Great info, everything works as it should EXCEPT the altimeter/gradient reading lag or inaccurate. If you want accurate immediate data on gradients, look elsewhere such as wahoo. Don't get unit wet, aka riding in the rain. The consequence is wonky altimeter readings. Love the mapping, street names, free climb data.I sold my Garmin 530 for similar reasons...same issue. Come on Garmin, Oou can do better!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I like it
on June 11, 2026
Posted by: Cristywitz
It Have all I need for my rides and races, I like it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Mileage is accurate but ascent questionable
on June 6, 2026
Posted by: SirAngus
Speed display responds much quicker than the 530 it replaced. However, the ascent reads about 10% greater than the 530 and the Specialized app.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good in sunlight
on May 28, 2026
Posted by: chip4654us
The maps screen is so crisp to see in bright sunlight.
Big improvement over my old Edge 530
Big improvement over my old Edge 530
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great new features
on May 27, 2026
Posted by: Fred74
The 540 is a replacement for my old 530. Really like the improvements on the 540
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great bike computer
on May 27, 2026
Posted by: Matt1234
Super happy with my purchase just what I needed for my rides great computer love that it hooks up to all my other Garmin devices would highly recommend
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