Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(270 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 270 reviews
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
15
1 Star
19
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
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
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
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
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
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
1
Bricked Edge 540
on June 21, 2026
Posted by: Rider123
I just bought the unit and it appears to be bricked. It is stuck on loading.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin