Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(309 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 309 reviews
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
16
1 Star
12
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Very Pleased.
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: Wally
Pleased that it has a larger screen over the smaller model I first had. Pleased that it has the Sonor feature.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Feature rich, display lacking
on January 8, 2026
Posted by: TheFletch
Wonderful unit to use if only it was brighter. The solar makes it dimm we r than the 1030+ and the solar charging isn't worth anything. Very disappointing unit compared with the 1050 and even the older units.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Battery life is the headline
on January 31, 2026
Posted by: Mikethebiker
Battery life and price were my priority with this purchase. I didn’t want to shell out more money for the 1050 with much worse battery even though it has a better screen. I’m upgrading from an 830, so in all ways the experience with the 1040 is improved. Nothing will feel unfamiliar if you’re upgrading from an older model. The reviews about the solar screen being a little harder to see aren’t wrong. It’s mostly fine, but don’t expect it to perform like an iPhone screen. In situations where the sun is behind you and your body casts shadow on the computer it can be a little harder to see. Otherwise I think it’s absolutely fine. I haven’t run the battery dead, but even in winter conditions it looks like I should get at least 40 hrs of ride time on a charge. That is outstanding IMO. I just did a whole week of riding in Arizona and didn’t even charge the thing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
I have a problem to connect a Hart monitor
on February 3, 2026
Posted by: Rolim
Hart monitor problem no contact it
Can you please help me
Can you please help me
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wish I’d Converted Sooner
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Bread
I’ve been using another popular brand for years now and switched before a big bikepacking trip and have no regrets. The capabilities and accuracy of the 1040 solar are great. The solar feature really helped out during a 36 hour race in the mountains with a good deal of shade. Setting up the various templates takes a little work but it’s not that bad and it’s worth it. I am a huge fan and I’m happy I converted
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Product!
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Ambo76
I bought this last month and it works very well, screen is bigger, last longer and gives me more information. So glad I made the upgrade!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
There’s a Golf app on it: that’s how stupid.
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Old Man on a Bike
My Wahoo Element died 5 days before a 40 day bikepacking trip. I find it hard to express just what a waste of money this computer is: won’t load routes consistently from Ride w GPS, is not intuitive AT ALL, won’t rename routes, acter every ride tells me how much solar power helped… Seriously. The Climb feature is ridiculous. Standard setting was calling out pimples. Had to go into settings and change. God help me, this is probably the biggest waste of money in my life.Okay, maybe seccond biggest. And for what it’s worth, I run withwma Forerunner 55 and recommend to everyone looking for a running watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great screen
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: kmlanahan
Love the brighter screen and the bell. Works well with the Varias
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin