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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
Amazingly bright, fast, loud, and good battery!
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: JoeyGun
As a previous Edge 1030 Plus owner, I love having a large-screen Garmin computer. The 1030 Plus, though doesn't always make it easy to see the map in broad daylight, and it can be really slow in rerouting. The Edge 1050 solves these issues and more, even with a slight expense of battery life, which doesn't matter for me since I rarely ever ride longer than 12 hours.
The biggest upgrade is certainly the brighter and more vivid screen. Not even the bright Southern California sun can overpower the display. Maps are just easier to read, and the added grade % profile really helps, as well. The resolution gets a bump so everything looks crisper and easier to read.
On top of that, there's no lag with any swipes, pop ups, screen changes, etc. This 1050 is smooth like butter and just a joy to use.
The bell is great to have and pairs well with my Ultegra di2's button. The speaker is louder and that helps a lot with the bell, navigation, and my Garmin RCT715 radar.
The menu and OS is a big change from the 1030 Plus and I actually like it, too. There's not anything confusing with the layout and it just feels more intuitive to use.
The other new data that I like as well is the Stamina, which helps you gauge how much you have left in your tank based on your history, your current metrics of HR, Watts (I have the Garmin Rally RS200 power meter pedals), speed, cadence, road grade, etc. I do feel that at any given point this has been accurate.
Lastly, the one knock I do have for the Edge 1050 is that they moved forward the mounting point compared to the 1030 Plus, and THIS almost made the 1050 not fit on my current Garmin outboard mount. It rubs it slightly at one area, and in order for me to use a silicone case, I have to cut off the silicone part that covers the bottom buttons. I do know this is an issue with some other mounts.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Features are great.
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: George535
I replaced my 1030 with the new 1050. I believe this is my fourth Garmin device and it’s the best of all. Great features, easy to read and the electronics are super.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Just buyit!
on September 30, 2024
Posted by: Supe
Garmin has introduced a remarkable upgrade to its Edge series with the launch of the Garmin Edge 1050, featuring an impressive 1,000nit AMOLED display that rivals the responsiveness of modern smartphones, while offering superior battery life. This enhancement is complemented by a range of new functionalities, particularly beneficial for group riding and community engagement, including crowd-sourced identification of road hazards. Notably, the addition of a well-designed bike bell stands out as a practical feature. Furthermore, Garmin has made significant improvements to gradient responsiveness and other performance algorithms, resulting in a device that surpasses its predecessors in the Edge lineup.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Edge yet
on September 27, 2024
Posted by: Cberzon
This is my third Garmin Edge...beginning with the 810 then the 1030 and now the 1050. Amazing features....the turn by turn is a welcomed feature. It even has a built in bell.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Well worth it!
on September 26, 2024
Posted by: WEV2012
Upgraded from a 1030. Much faster, much brighter screen, easier to use and set up. A lot more friendly device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
LOVE IT!!!!!
on September 25, 2024
Posted by: Jerlewis10
I have been a Garmin user for over ten years and this product is amazing. Super excited about the extra features, quicker sync response, and the overall look of the screens is top notch! Well done, Garmin! Thank you!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Some Great Features. Some Not-So-Great
on September 25, 2024
Posted by: Shasta Rider
I am overall happy with my purchase. The 1050 is much faster to download and upload rides and routes. The interface with Varia devices and other ANT+ components works fairly well. There is a continuing problem (same as with 1030) with radar dropping on and off (but still working somehow) and incessant beeping as it finds and loses the linkage. Stop Course commands come and go. The device shut down in mid-ride and when restarted did’t nag to restart the current ride recordation while still showing turns.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
OUTSTANDING DEVICE
on September 25, 2024
Posted by: MASTERCHIEF
I purchased the Edge 1050 in SEP 2004 to upgrade from my Edge 830. While the device is much larger than the 830, it is packed with great features and very customizable. The speaker is a great feature that allows the user to turn up (or down) the alert sounds; a plus in windy conditions or in the winter when your ears are covered. The larger device size provides for better map viewing. Due to upgraded firmware, response time to alerts is faster and pairing to components and transferring data is much faster. Most importantly, I have not experienced any firmware glitches that required patches or other updates. It works great right out of the box. Overall, I am very impressed with the 1050.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin