Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(295 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 295 reviews
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
16
1 Star
23
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
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
Customer Rating
3
Menu is not intuitive
on July 1, 2025
Posted by: Driftwood
I purchased this as a gift. The person I gave it to gave it back after about 2 week. They could not get it to display the metrics they wanted. I then attempted to set up the unit for them. It took significant effort to get the metrics to display, however there are features they wanted to turn off, but I still am working on that.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good Features, speed and buttons should be better
on June 27, 2025
Posted by: Toritor
This is a good computer but at this price point and in 2035, i was expecting smaller bezels and brighter screen. I also find the UI to be slow. I have no issues navigating the 540 with buttons. Some reviews said it’s hard and designed for a touch screen 840 but if you use a garmin watch with buttons is the same idea. The main issue is the button response. I often click but it doesn’t take. It’s like an old school calculator where you really have to press hard and there is wiggle in the buttons so sometimes it doesn’t go straight down and doesn’t activate the click. Absolutely unacceptable at this price point and very disappointing. I also don’t like that I can’t use the computer for the bike portion of a triathlon and have it record instead of my watch. This feature is a must for a multi sport athlete.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: SLDR Guy
Lots of information right in front of you as you ride. Easy to maneuver through for instant feedback.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Really liking the Edge 540
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: mwbyrd
My old Garmin (Edge 500) gave up the ghost after over 10 years of use. I have the non-touch screen 540. I don't think the buttons work as well as the old 500, but not a big deal. The only thing I don't like is changing the screen displays is not intuitive and has taken a while to figure out. I think Garmin could work on the UX some and it would be a perfect computer. So...that being said, it works great, connects to my power meter and HR monitor everytime and uploads to Garmin Connect everytime. No complaints and I like the newer screens re: power and HR.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything you need
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Eddy88
I needed a replacement computer and this happened to be on sale. It is by far the best unit I have ever had. There is so much information and technology built into this bicycle computer. It is outstanding.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
A great pc of equipment.
on June 14, 2025
Posted by: Rick99
I've used this for a couple of rides now and am very impressed with it. I got the 540 because I've had trouble with touch screens in the rain, the buttons work just fine. I like that I can read the screen with my sunglasses on, with no problems. The screen shows10 metrics that I like to track while riding. I found the Climb meter helpful on long climbs. The map Is easy to follow and everything works as it should. It's seems to work perfect Without a flaw. A good device for somebody that wants a bike computer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin