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
5
Love it.
on March 3, 2025
Posted by: Cateye
Easy. Lots of info. Color graphs. Glad to have it. Like a cycling partner anytime!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Maps? We don't need no stinking maps!
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Silent BoB
I got the Edge 540 for my Pinarello Dogma F/SRAM Red AXS bike, as an upgrade from my Edge 130-Plus. I ride for fitness and got the 540 for its integration with SRAM shifters and the additional fitness tracking features. Maps I don't need. I plan my routes in advance so I always know exactly where I am going. I'm not one of those people who doesn't know how to read a map and needs a computer to tell them where they are or what to expect down the road. I guess if someone is traveling to places unknown and wants a computer to tell them where they are the map features could be useful. But really, they could just learn how to read a paper map and figure out their route that way. Personally, I wish Garmin would make computers for people like me whose main focus is physical fitness and performance. All the added navigation features just bloat up the computer needlessly. Seriously, I think Garmin focuses on navigation because they think all the pretty maps will make their products more attractive to novice riders. But a lot of us serious cyclists don't need or want them.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Okay
on February 27, 2025
Posted by: @quadsofsteel
Bought this to replace a 530 that was on its way out. Some updated features which are okay but some are annoying. Climb pro being one that I find really finicky. The stamina feature is kind of cool. Buttons are a bit clunky although bigger and more pronounced than the 530.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great starter pack !
on February 23, 2025
Posted by: Jose P
This works great ! I love the simplicity and all the other feature I don’t use lol
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Good with Some Caveats
on February 17, 2025
Posted by: Reacher
In general, I'm very happy with the device. It interfaces well with my sensors (heart rate, power, Di2, Varia Radar), and provides reliable navigation and recording of rides.
A few points of frustration:
1. The auto brightness setting is way too low for everyday use. This has been reported by several people in the forum, but remains unaddressed.
2. Climbs - I get "Climb Finished" notifications too soon.
3. End of Life for the ConnectIQ RideWithGPS widget - makes it tougher to get routes with cues into the device. The auto-upload of RWGPS pinned routes through Garmin Connect strips cues out. Manually uploading them through the widget retains the cues, but the widget is becoming unreliable, which brings me to item #4.
4. File system - a recent upgrade moved to the MTP file system which means I can no longer drag and drop routes from my MacBook via cable connection without use of a third party app/utility (OpenMTP).
1. The auto brightness setting is way too low for everyday use. This has been reported by several people in the forum, but remains unaddressed.
2. Climbs - I get "Climb Finished" notifications too soon.
3. End of Life for the ConnectIQ RideWithGPS widget - makes it tougher to get routes with cues into the device. The auto-upload of RWGPS pinned routes through Garmin Connect strips cues out. Manually uploading them through the widget retains the cues, but the widget is becoming unreliable, which brings me to item #4.
4. File system - a recent upgrade moved to the MTP file system which means I can no longer drag and drop routes from my MacBook via cable connection without use of a third party app/utility (OpenMTP).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Bad connectivity
on January 27, 2025
Posted by: Marlee
I spend 20 mins before every ride trying to get device to sync to my iPhone. Device randomly turns off or freezes during rides. The climb coach constantly tells me I am climbing when I am actually descending. Real junk.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on January 24, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
Easy to see and easy to use! Love it and would recommend to all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Choice
on January 22, 2025
Posted by: AJ Tiger
I purchased the 540 to replace my old Garmin 510, which I had used for 10 years. I love the new features and the bigger screen. I think it is a great investment and look forward to using it for many years to come! I have been very happy with my Garmin products over the years. Now I just need my wife to let me upgrade my Garmin radar which is also about 10 years old :)
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