Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 2.6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(790 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 790 reviews
5 Stars
449
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
58
1 Star
59
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 2.6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
wow, what a bumpy ride!!!
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: stiemey
Longtime Garmin user here. Replaced a beloved EDGE 1000 with a 530. After unboxing and upgrading to latest software, I was disappointed to experience sensors that would stop working mid-ride and unacceptable GPS performance (especially while mountain biking). It wasn’t until 4 or 5 software/firmware updates (over the course of 8 weeks) did the device start performing in fashion that resembled it’s predecessor. I’m back to loving the device, but didn’t appreciate having to participate in Garmin’s product validation activities.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use and read
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: Dave140.6
Bought this for an Ironman. I was having issues with my 1030 changing screens from sweat. Easy to read and setup. Had the extra windows to see all my info.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Got me through my Ironman
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: IronBender
Bought this for training and racing Lake Placid. Loved the ability to plan my routes and follow GPS. Worked great and much easier than only a watch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Capable/Outdated Interface/Poor Phone Connectivity
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: rheyman
Once you have it set up, the Edge 530 is a capable device. Unfortunately, you must configure the Edge 530 on the device via a series of less than intuitive, complex, and poorly documented menus. While there is a companion phone app, Garmin leverages it minimally. Phone connectivity is sensitive. The app and the device must be restarted to re-establish a stable connection before each ride. All of that said, if you can endure the initial pain, you will end up with a useful cycling GPS with more functionality than the competition, especially when considering the price.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
More than you really need
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: Togiak
Overall, I love my new Garmin 530. In a way, I think it does too much and is too sophisticated, which causes problems. My first one wouldn’t sync with my phone, but Garmin replaced it immediately. My second one has frozen up on one ride, but been bulletproof otherwise. Overall, I am happy with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to use
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: Rwolf
Have used it for a month and it works great. Other than biking I don’t use all it’s other features. Connects with my specialized turbo Levo so I can see power range and battery condition.I also have a Garmin instinct watch for HR etc. Great combination but the distance Calculation between the two is 10% off. Still trying to figure that out.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Full of features, accurate
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: gbbham
Hadn't had a bicycle computer for a long time but wanted to get one to do turn-by-turn mapping for bikepacking. Find myself using this every day on my commute as well. Big display and full of features I'm still exploring. The only downside is the link to my phone works irregularly and I've had to re-establish the Bluetooth connection several times. One star off for that, but otherwise a great little unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Faster than my 520 but...
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: Grvl Moots
I appreciate many of the features, new and existing, just wish it was easier to navigate the menus and access the data. Also the connection to my iPhone is not consistent. Id like to know more about the grit and flow ratings and how they are determined.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin