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
3
Good, But Not Great
on August 13, 2023
Posted by: RichTrekRider
I've been using the Garmin Edge 540 for about a month now on several rides, and here are my early thoughts. First, the user manual/guide is digital and navigation around the document is terrible. There is no effective index so you can find topics quickly. I've ended up just punching buttons on the device until I find out how to do what I need to do, but that takes a lot of time. Second, the buttons on the device sometimes don't respond to a press. I think this is because the buttons are like rockers; they don't just press inward uniformly but move in on one side or the other of their centers; especially when I'm riding, it's very frustrating to have to press a button multiple times to get the needed response. This also takes my attention away from the road for a second or two, which can certainly be a safety problem. Third, the battery life is great. I've ridden several times for 17 to 26 miles each ride and still have not had to recharge the battery. Granted, I don't ride centuries or tours, but going weeks without having to recharge to me is great. Fourth, the included extended mount that attaches to the handle bar just to the left of the head tube has two issues. First, when you attach the Edge 540 to the mount, it's not level left to right. It's slightly downhill to the right; this is a nuisance but a distraction nonetheless. Second, the extended mount only mounts on the handlebar to the left of the head tube; to install it I had to move my front light to the right of the head tube, but there is still some interference because of the way the Edge is suspended out in front but also over the center. I could move the Edge mount further to the left, but that makes the whole installation look asymmetrical and unprofessional. I don't like the front light on the right of the head tube because it places it on the opposite side of where the open-coming road traffic will be coming from and increases the possibility that the light will be blocked from being seen by oncoming vehicles by the Edge device or the bike components during turns. Overall, I'm mostly pleased with the Garmin Edge 540, but I think it's overpriced and that for the price, Garmin should have done a better job of integrating it with various bike brands (mine is a Trek) and geometries and also with the user manual/guide.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, August 16, 2023
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback. We would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you on some of the issues that you are experiencing so that we can assist you further.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 540 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798938&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 540 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798938&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on June 26, 2023
Posted by: Gared D
from Cedar City, UT, US
I have been using another brand unit for the last 8 years. Decided to try Garmin and have been pleasantly surprised. Most settings have to be done on the unit rather than the app. Lots of sub menus and customization available. Easy to connect sensors and setup custom profiles. Navigation is better than what I have experienced on other devices. I would definitely recommend this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Lots to learn
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: TriCoastalWayne
Overall an amazing product, does everything as advertised. Have a few things I need to learn, should be expecting with the amount of information that the unit gives. Had to google and you tube information. The instructions that came with the unit were not that helpful.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
A ton of futures, rugged, good battery life...
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: vwarwar
Super happy with this. However, the user interface sucks. This is not an iphone... It is just perhaps not logical or possibly there is too much options...
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Customer Rating
5
Very Happy with the Upgrade to the 540
on June 12, 2023
Posted by: DanW
The battery life on my Edge 520 had started to degrade over the past couple of years. It's not terrible, but I have a long ride (8+ hours) coming up in July. So, I upgraded to the Edge 540. I'm pleased with the new computer. I really like some of the additional metrics that the new computer tracks, and even though the display is only slightly larger than the 520, the additional size is quite noticeable and impressive. With the ability to transfer many of my settings from the 520, the set up was quick and easy. Overall, I'm very happy with the upgrade to the new computer, and the old 520 has found a new home on my son's bike. It's truly a win, win!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on May 28, 2023
Posted by: Grant440
This is my first computer, and I must say that I love this thing.
It is so awesome to be able to track all of this information. I can't wait to finish my ride and see my stats. I have really enjoyed the navigation aspect of this as well. It has really helped me out. when I'm riding somewhere new.
This has really helped save my phone's battery as well.
I debated between this and the 840 and or course the solar. I'm really glad I got the 540. I love having the buttons and you don't have to worry about accidentally touching then screen. As far as the solar.. the length of charge this thing has in unreal. I read almost everyday it will be at 40% by the end of the week.I don't think you can go wrong with this unit.
It is so awesome to be able to track all of this information. I can't wait to finish my ride and see my stats. I have really enjoyed the navigation aspect of this as well. It has really helped me out. when I'm riding somewhere new.
This has really helped save my phone's battery as well.
I debated between this and the 840 and or course the solar. I'm really glad I got the 540. I love having the buttons and you don't have to worry about accidentally touching then screen. As far as the solar.. the length of charge this thing has in unreal. I read almost everyday it will be at 40% by the end of the week.I don't think you can go wrong with this unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A Major Upgrade
on May 20, 2023
Posted by: Jeff O WG
I recently upgraded to the Edge 540 from the Edge 520. Wow, what a difference! There are loads of extra features and the battery life is so much better than my prior unit. I seriously could not be happier with this purchase.
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Customer Rating
2
Nothing Great So Far
on May 19, 2023
Posted by: MaxP
The instructions provided with Edge 540 are mostly useless and I'm sitting down with a friend to figure it out. He said the same thing - nothing intuitive about moving through menus or getting it to work appropriately. Did the Ride of Silence two nights ago and it kept beeping, with the menu buttons not doing anything. It was embarassing, and I ended up shutting it off so not to interrupt the ride for everyone. Most likely taking it back for a refund. I bought it specifically to connect with my Garmin watch. Haven't been able to make that happen either.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, June 1, 2023
We are sorry to hear about the issues that you are experiencing, we would encourage you to reach out to our team for assistance if you have not yet returned the device. We would like to get the details from you and assist you further. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 540 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798938&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 540 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798938&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin