Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(452 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 452 reviews
5 Stars
310
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
13
1 Star
22
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use, touch screen is the bomb
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Paddlehard
I like this so much, I have been looking at the watches; however, I can not find a retailer with any real selection... I have written Garmin for support, yet there has been no response. I have learned that there is little to no human support. : (
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great but BIG
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Sunshine Cycling
Pros:
1. Screen is a good size for people that want more info or eyes aren't as good as they were.
2. Touch screen is very responsive. I had held back using a touch screen before as I live in Florida and thought my abundant sweat would make them tough to use. So far I have had no issues swiping and touching over the past few summer months.
3. Very intuitive. I can find most stuff quickly without reading the manual.
1. Screen is a good size for people that want more info or eyes aren't as good as they were.
2. Touch screen is very responsive. I had held back using a touch screen before as I live in Florida and thought my abundant sweat would make them tough to use. So far I have had no issues swiping and touching over the past few summer months.
3. Very intuitive. I can find most stuff quickly without reading the manual.
Cons:
1. The bezel is excessively large. In today's "no bezel" world for all displays (TVs, Computers, Phones), there is no need for such large bezels. The perfect screen for me would be just the visible screen and no bezel.
2. Weight. I am sure there was a lot of battery added to make it have the batter life it has. I am also sure many people need 20+ hours of battery, but I would much rather have a less weight along with smaller bezels.
3. There are a LOT of warnings and messages that pop up. Not sure I need that much info, and quite frankly, my vision at my age no longer allows me to see them well anyway.
4. Getting the custom short name I wanted to populate on my phone was a pain...and it did require Googling to figure it out. Not really specific to the 1050, but Garmin.
1. The bezel is excessively large. In today's "no bezel" world for all displays (TVs, Computers, Phones), there is no need for such large bezels. The perfect screen for me would be just the visible screen and no bezel.
2. Weight. I am sure there was a lot of battery added to make it have the batter life it has. I am also sure many people need 20+ hours of battery, but I would much rather have a less weight along with smaller bezels.
3. There are a LOT of warnings and messages that pop up. Not sure I need that much info, and quite frankly, my vision at my age no longer allows me to see them well anyway.
4. Getting the custom short name I wanted to populate on my phone was a pain...and it did require Googling to figure it out. Not really specific to the 1050, but Garmin.
In short, I would make changes to size and weight if I could, while keep the visible screen the same size. But I am keeping until such time as that happens, hopefully, in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
The GOAT of bike computers!
on October 20, 2025
Posted by: Knight
I purchased the 1050 about 6 months ago and it is the best! Easy to set up, navigate through, scenes, controls your music with ease. Oh and it has a bell, which I thought was dumb at first but it is extremely useful.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Ok product but lots of bugs!
on October 19, 2025
Posted by: mattbill
I had the Edge 1040 and upgraded to the 1050; the upgrade process was terrible, none of my activity profiles or sensors transferred over. I had to recreate everything from scratch, it took hours. I really like Climbpro, worked great on my 1040, I can’t get it to work on free rides. Sensors keep dropping and have to be re-added. My Varia RCT 515 keeps dropping and doesn’t stay lighted. My software on all devices are up to date. I wish I never switched from the Edge 1040 that had none of these issues and always worked perfectly.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Incredible piece of work.
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Ben25
I've been using now for about a 2 months now and I couldn't be happier. The battery life the screen coloring and all the data it offers. Just an unbelievable device to add to your training program.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I can read it!
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Brian S
I have been a Garmin user for a long time. My previous Garmin 530 was getting very hard to read as I have gotten older and my eyes are not what they once were. The 1050 has allowed me to see my stats and the where I am going again. The display is bright and clear. The map is the best feature of all. I use it extensively for mountain biking new trails and ones I am not as familiar with. No more having to pull out my phone at every intersection. Trailforks integration is spectacular. Battery life has been really good as well. I used to have a Garmin 820 with touchscreen and everytime I would sweat on it it would read the sweat as a touch and change the screen or something. This 1050 does NOT do that at all. Just a great unit and so glad I forked out the extra $$ for it.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade
on October 15, 2025
Posted by: JO’C
Just better. Crisp clear display with same great information.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Working Garmin
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: KWC52
This is my third Garmin and each one out shines the previous model.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin