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
Fussy
on June 9, 2023
Posted by: Accidental Cyclist
I'm not happy with my Garmin. The buttons are hard to press and the back and forth interface from one screen to the next requires too much attention, especially when riding. I've re-synced my phone and heartrate monitor 3 times to the Garmin. It works for a few weeks or maybe just a day, and then the syncing disappears for whatever reason I have not figured out yet. I would not buy a Garmin again.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 15, 2023
We are sorry to hear about the issue that you experienced and would encourage you to reach out to our team if you have not yet done so. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
No
on June 11, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
I think the setup sucks. Every time I try and use this 530 I have to make adjustments.Then I try and give a review and I can’t because of errors.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 15, 2023
We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are having and if you are still needing assistance, please reach out to our team for assistance so that we can get the details from you and assist you further. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
good connected navigator for a fair prize
on June 13, 2023
Posted by: Visje
With Speed, Cadence, Remote, HRM sensors and the Rally RS200 Power-meter pedals, this robust compact cycling navi really becomes a connected powerhouse for serious analytics both live during training and later analysis via the Connect app and -portal. Battery lasts forever.
Though its routing capabilities, available apps (via the mediocre ConnectIQ store) and its UI (through soo many functions via too many button presses), feel outdated compared to modern Smartphones.
Setting-up data screens after many firmware updates sadly still can’t be done drag-drop via the Connect app yet only via zillion button presses in the 530. Once finally setup though, no need to reconfigure this luckily ever again.
All things considered, a very handy versatile bike-computer. Recommended
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Great hardware, terrible software
on June 13, 2023
Posted by: rainywolf
Computer has been a bit of a disappointment. It is abnormally difficult to connect to bluetooth. Almost every time I get a 'cannot connect to garmin servers' message when syncing data. When I do get it to connect to bluetooth when I try to sync from garmin connect it is never successful- always receive a 'sync failed, device busy' error message. Every time I try to upload a ride from the device manually there is always an 'upload failed' error message. The only way it will actually sync is to plug the device in manually to my computer. For the price of this device, it works very poorly! The endless troubleshooting forums for this device and independent developer blogs describing how to use the hardware without actually using their software reveals how common these issues are.
Per garmin's troubleshooting instructions I have had to factory reset the device - each time, a time consuming nightmare to connect to my phone.
Per garmin's troubleshooting instructions I have had to factory reset the device - each time, a time consuming nightmare to connect to my phone.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 15, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your experience and would encourage you to reach out to our team if you have not done so yet. We would like to get more details from you and work on a solution. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 530 Support: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.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
4
Possible Improvements...
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: Amrit
Overall, I think two things need improvement and this can be done via the upgrades on the app itself (or a software upgrade)...
1. The font currently is too thick - reducing effective visibility. So, a font change option or should switch over to maybe something like Ariel Narrow.
2. The data screens config options should be connected to a grid on the phone - this way, the phone's touch screen will ease the rider to do the changes in secs, and the same would reflect on the device on the go... it just needs a simple code, but will take the interface to the next-gen.
3. QR code on the device screen can be used to connect the setup app on the phone or the Wi-Fi settings. Simple and snappy.
Hope this helps. Cheers.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Just stopped syncing
on June 18, 2023
Posted by: logan1234567
all of a sudden my edge just stopped syncing. going back to a wahoo have had nothing but trouble. This is my second edge, the first one the battery stopped working on it.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 20, 2023
Logan we are sorry to hear about the issues that you have had and would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get the details from you and offer assistance. It may have been outdated software for example. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: ProductSupport@garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Please reach out to our team at: ProductSupport@garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Garmin Firmware/Software sucks
on July 10, 2023
Posted by: Slimeytoad
I was trying to install a course map for STP onto my Garmin 530. Garmin Connect and Garmin Express had both been talking to my 530 for months, but couldn't find it when I tried to send the STP course. I had to completely remove the 530 and re-instal it to complete the operation. This is the kind of issue that I run into any time that I try to do something involving Garmin Firmware or Software.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, September 28, 2023
We are sorry to hear that you had an issue like that and would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you on the issue with those courses. Thank you for reaching out to us.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Also ensure that the device us up to date with the software as well please.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Also ensure that the device us up to date with the software as well please.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Have 2 keep re-registering
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: Ando313
Garmin not so good. My 530 somehow, once again, needed to be re-synched and re-registered. Sucks. Lost many ride histories. I’m really not pleased, nor would I recommend, Garmin units for cycling.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, August 16, 2023
We are sorry that you are having issues like that. It may be the Garmin Connect app on your phone or the Garmin Express app on your computer and not the Edge device. We would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you and work on a solution. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 530 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=621224&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin