Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4
(77 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 77 reviews
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
1
Not user-friendly.
on September 9, 2025
Posted by: Nicknamesuck
The Edge computer is not user-friendly for someone who has never had a bike computer. There is no user manual. Please avoid buying this if this will be your first time using a bike computer
Response from GarminBy Care, September 11, 2025
We're sorry to hear about your experience! Many questions about the Edge 840's operation and features can be found in the Garmin Support Center: http://ms.spr.ly/6426sc5KI
We also have the complete owner's manual online! Here is a link to that: http://ms.spr.ly/6427sc5KL
We also have the complete owner's manual online! Here is a link to that: http://ms.spr.ly/6427sc5KL
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
LOVE it
on September 22, 2025
Posted by: KAT Cat 2
After losing my Garmin Edge 530 in a MTB "incident" I purchased the 540 and I absolutely love it. The fact that it pairs automatically with my Garmin Varia as soon as I turn it on is time saving and reassuring. The camera starts running automatically. I also love that the default setting on the device scrolls though various screens when I'm riding. The battery life is something I'm not sure about yet. It does not seem to me that the solar aspect is making that much of a difference - but I'm still getting used to it. So it's NEW in that regard.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on October 17, 2025
Posted by: Friends cyclist
just a few rides done, but so far great. Quality product thus far.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size and ClimbPro works well
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Jim_in_KY
I have had 3 weeks of use with the Garmin 540 Solar and it has been very helpful for my rides. Originally, I was planning to purchase a larger Garmin like the 1040 as I was concerned about the size of the map on a small screen. The 540 has turned out to be a good size as it fits neatly on the bar stem, while the clarity of the screen provides good map images. I also broadcast my heart rate to the 540 from my Garmin watch which I use as a HR sensor. It's easy to load up route files to the device.
The ClimbPro has been very beneficial for taking the anxiety out of climbs when riding an unfamiliar route. The visual automatically pops on the screen so that I can adjust my effort and gearing for the upcoming grade.
The ClimbPro has been very beneficial for taking the anxiety out of climbs when riding an unfamiliar route. The visual automatically pops on the screen so that I can adjust my effort and gearing for the upcoming grade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great device - learning curve
on October 24, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
I'm really happy now with my Garmin Edge 550 Solar. I have a GPSMap 64S and a GPSMap 65S. I assumed the Edge 540 would have similar functionality. When I grasped that it is really a smart watch in a different housing I found what I wanted to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features & wonderful battery life
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: jchoi
Picked this up for the Birthday Sale after hearing my friend rave about his 530. It's a massive upgrade from the 130 Plus--the navigation is easy to follow, it has a great heads up display, and it syncs well with my Varia. My only complaint is that all of the menus get a bit convoluted, but there's good help documentation online and I'm sure it's just part of the learning curve. Super excited to keep riding with it!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin? More like Garm-win!
on October 27, 2025
Posted by: Sydney E
I've tried a few cycling computers from Garmin and I've gotta say this gets the job done and more. The solar aspect ensures that your battery won't quit on you when you aren't ready to quit, yourself. There are so many functions and features that you can tailor the display to what you need and don't need. The app helps a ton in that department. The functions featured in this computer are applicable for pro and amateurs alike. Well worth the investment in a do-it-all headunit.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Great head unit! Buuttt…
on October 28, 2025
Posted by: The Old Bald Guy
This is a great head unit, it bright, strong signal, has a HUGE list of features, and that’s where it loses a star. There are so many things this device can do, I can’t imagine how the will ever come up with a 550. The issue is, I don’t need that many features.
Sure you can turn many of not all of them off but I shouldn’t have to. I prefer for them all to be off and let me add what I want. I don’t want segments for example. Turning them off is a challenge. To clean up the Home Screen I ended up calling support. The navigation is a world apart from my 520Plus and I found it difficult to manage. I’m getting the hang of it but it’s a steep learning curve. Watch videos about this unit, then go get one. If you get one first you’ll be confused. After watching the videos you’ll still want one but you’ll better understand how to manage it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin