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
Holds charge a long time
on May 3, 2026
Posted by: I am specialized
I like that I was able to transfer data from 530 to 540 painlessly. Also screen is slightly bigger, bolder.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from 520
on April 28, 2026
Posted by: Quinndog
I upgraded from the 520, I had that for several years and it was stating to show its age, I started to look around at other bike computers but I have been using Garmin since I started riding and have been totally happy with it, so I decided to stay with Garmin and got the 540. very impressed with the screen setup, a little bit of a learning curve with the buttons but figured it out quickly. Love the climbing feature, used it it the other day and it was pretty cool, also like how there's maps pre downloaded, while on my ride I clicked on and showed my location with having to download it. Integrates with my iPhone 16 with no issues. All my sensors quickly connected upon start up. Like the larger screen super easy to read the fields. Overall, very impressed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on April 24, 2026
Posted by: MariaReady2Ride
I bought this a month ago! Worth the price great machine to track progress and amazing for GPS routes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Inoportuna actualización
on April 19, 2026
Posted by: libae
Tengo problemas después de la última actualización... No me sincroniza mi última actividad de más de 100 Km en MTB y no quiero perderlo
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features, easily integrates with my phone
on April 10, 2026
Posted by: Johnny Kocal
Excellent features for an affordable Garmin. Now my wife knows when I am coming home with live track.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great computer with long lasting battery
on April 10, 2026
Posted by: BertHou
I bought the Edge 540 less than a month ago, and I'm very happy with my purchase. My first real bike computer was an Edge 500, then I upgraded to and Edge 820 eight and half years ago. The battery on the 820 was by now lasting less than 3 hours and I needed to recharge the computer at rest stops during long rides LOL!. A friend told me about his 540's battery lasting for several rides and I was sold! The battery on the 540 lasts 26 hours (advertised) in intense mode and this is outstanding for me. The 540 also has a bigger screen than the 820 and it makes it easier to read. I also opted for not having a touchscreen as my experience with the 820's touchscreen was less than ideal in the wintertime while wearing gloves. I was also super pleased with the setup process. I was thinking it was going to take me over an hour to set up my screens and data for my 3 bikes, but this was not the case. The setup process imported all the profiles and screens I had on the 820 and I was ready to ride with my new computer in just a few minutes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful cyclometer
on April 2, 2026
Posted by: Phil1946
Bought this some time ago but had to wait to use as I suffered a cycling accident hit by a car. Now back on my bike and thoroughly enjoying the new cyclometer and all the wonderful capabilities. Easy to set up and satellite connection is flawless. Keep up the great work.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good, compact bike computer with tons of features
on April 1, 2026
Posted by: Astroluca
I had to replace my 530 (which I loved and worked perfectly well - I just lost it somehow) and found the 540 at discounted price. I preferred the old menu in the 530 - it was simple to navigate - but now that I've had the 540 for a while I'm happy with it. It's faster to turn on and off, and it's easy to connect to the other sensors and phone. It's slightly wider than the 530 but overall comfortable (it sits in between my hands as I ride exclusively in a tribike). I really like the non-touchscreen design, with side buttons, as the touchscreens tend to change page inadvertently. it happens with the side buttons as well, but not as often.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin