Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(316 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 316 reviews
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
17
1 Star
12
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
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
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
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
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
3
Great device but one problem
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: Metalicshiek
I bought this device thinking the battery would last me atleast 20 hours. But sadly after a 6 hour ride the battery from 100% dropped to 20%. Maybe I got a defective unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on November 14, 2025
Posted by: Bennett W
I unfortunately didn't install a screen protector and scratched the screen. Also the navigation can be at times glitchy. But besides these issues great product very polished and excellent battery life. I would recommend this for anyone that can afford it.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Solar - Bikepacking
on November 11, 2025
Posted by: Nancyrides.
I bought my Edge 1040 Solar because I bikepack long distances. I just rode a 3 day ride and I was very happy I did not have to charge my Garmin every night. I still carried my charger just in case but the fact that the battery last much longer made me less worried of running out of power. I use a course with all the turn points and do not have it on power saver mode. I am happy with the technology and the new added screens Garmin has added. I love it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great product always reliable
on November 7, 2025
Posted by: JHG001
Been using Garmin cycling products for years and have always been happy with their improvement progression
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin