Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 2.6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(786 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 786 reviews
5 Stars
447
4 Stars
157
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
57
1 Star
58
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 2.6" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
3
good gps, typical poor garmin UI
on August 25, 2021
Posted by: AC11
Other than buttons that lack tactile feel, this seems like an excellent piece of hardware so far. The software on the other hand is typical garmin. That is, bad. Things like defaulting to sleep instead of off, having to constantly make unnecessary clicks to cycle from sleep down to off to turn it off (and it does need to be off to preserve battery life). Having the device display altitude acclimatization which then can't be found in the app or on garmin connect, or in the device at a later date. Not to mention the garmin connect app and garmins inability to retain a bluetooth connection to phones for uploading. Transferring connections for HRM and such from prior computers to the new one in setup is a great step, but in all other ways, garmin is SO behind the times in efficient UI design. It is hands down the worst part of their products.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 3, 2021
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device, we have had some software updates that can help with some of these issues, however we would encourage you to reach out to our team for assistance so that we can get more information on the issues you are having and offer some solutions. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to out team at: support.garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Please reach out to out team at: support.garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Full featured and easy to use.
on August 26, 2021
Posted by: Rick4657
For years I have been using a wrist based Garmin for riding as well as running. Now having the 530 out front of me and not looking at my wrist is much safer and more convenient. Since I have been in the Garmin environment for over 15 years (first Garmin was the Forerunner 102) setup was easy. I still use my Venu to broadcast my HR to the 530 since I do not like wearing a chest strap. Overall an excellent unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Some Great Updates and Some Poor
on August 27, 2021
Posted by: ShredthePines
The bad: no auto-shut off. Livetrack connection is substandard, I'm at a 25% success rate. The good: battery life, lots of features if you want to spend forever figuring out which ones you want and which you don't
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 3, 2021
We are sorry about the LiveTrack issue that you are having we would encourage you to reach out to our team for assistance so that we can get more details from you and offer some solutions.
Please reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Edge 530 Auto Sleep function:
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge530/EN-US/GUID-4F33550E-15E1-42DF-B4E3-E0CD301E2555.html
Please reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Edge 530 Auto Sleep function:
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/edge530/EN-US/GUID-4F33550E-15E1-42DF-B4E3-E0CD301E2555.html
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great features, not as great built
on September 3, 2021
Posted by: ricgema
It works great, screen definition is awesome, but the buttons feel very fragile and transmit a low quality feeling, kind of loose.
Also the menus are VERY counter intuitive....
Also the menus are VERY counter intuitive....
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 8, 2021
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback, we would encourage you to reach out our team so that we can get more details from you and work on a solution with you.
Reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features!!
on September 4, 2021
Posted by: grod
I bought ir about a month ago, for MTB and Road Bike love the features, easy access,
User friendly
User friendly
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Good, but not perfect
on September 5, 2021
Posted by: Bob61
1. The beep sound is too low volume to hear when ride fast.
2. Too many clicks to stop a course navigation.
2. Too many clicks to stop a course navigation.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 1, 2021
Hi Bob, thank you for posting a review we appreciate hearing from our customers. We would encourage you to reach out to our team as well so that we can get more details from you.
Reach out out our team at: support.garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Reach out out our team at: support.garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Safety First!
on September 7, 2021
Posted by: Girl w Gears
This is my first Garmin, while it isn't a touch screen, it is still very easy to use. I love the real time traffic alerts with the paring of my Edge530 & Varia RTL515 rear light. The radar alerts me of traffic behind me, how many and how close. This is a must have for any road rider.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works great.
on September 8, 2021
Posted by: YMch
Using for biking and kayaking, works great except there does not seem to be a way to add paddling as an activity type. The device has been in the water a few times, no problem. Battery life is way enough.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin