The 530 has great features the buttons make them really hard to use. The scroll up button is always stuck and the scroll down isn’t much better. The emergency crash notification feature is not my favorite thing. It’s gone off multiple times, usually from just stopping on my bike.
Bought a couple weeks ago, seems fairly easy to use. I love the turn by turn directions and the capability of syncing with various apps. I’m still leaning the ins and outs of usage but only complaint is how it struggles to recalibrate itself when off route. It takes about 1/4 mile to update and even then it still wants you to make a u-turn for another mile or so. Otherwise, excellent product, just has some small quirks.
Love Garmin but software design is slipping. Spotty Bluetooth connection with iPhone Max and Garmin app. Rides do not upload all the time, screen freezes, Xert and other 3rd party apps are all over the place with recording data such as cadence, hr, and power. Wahoo is calling my name but I will only switch if I have to.
I bought this initially for road cycling, but lately have been using it on my mountain bike. I love the MTB trails navigation linked to Trail Forks, as well as the MTB dynamics, like jump tracking. I do not feel like I’m missing out on a touch screen at all. If you’re on the fence between this and the 830, go for the 530 and save yourself some cash.
I am disappointed so far with two items. When you are done with a ride the Garmin 530 will not be able to sync with the Garmin app and download to Strava. You need to connect to your computer. You need to fix that. 2nd when you turn on the computer and it is still after a while it will just start to record time. Please let me know what I can do to like my 530!