Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 840 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(235 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 235 reviews
5 Stars
169
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 840 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
4
Climbpro was disappointing
on November 23, 2023
Posted by: Monique
I bought this 2 months ago as an upgrade to my Garmin Edge 510. I really like the combination of buttons and touch screens. I was excited to get to my first climb to try out the Climbpro but was quickly disappointed as I can not read the numbers on the screen: Avg gradient, length of the climb and total feet of climbing. Those 3 critical data points are the smallest on the screen. My suggestion would be to get rid of the map and use that extra real estate to enlarge the numbers and provide choices as to what goes where. I am really hoping Garmin gives this flexibility with an upgrade soon.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great computer
on November 25, 2023
Posted by: Kersee
I purchased this about a month ago and my favorite feature is that it is simple to use. It automatically integrates with the garmin radar and keeps track of battery life of everything. I have not used all of the options due to my own issues but expect to within the next month.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to setup
on November 25, 2023
Posted by: Cycle 100,000
Bought an Edge 840and have used it 10 times in the last couple of weeks. Found it very easy to set up and use. Would recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great overall features
on November 26, 2023
Posted by: Spud151
I have used my Garmin 840 a number of times on rides. The features and connectivity to my watch, radar and other seniors are great. Added features to warn me of traffic, turns and climbs is fantastic. Great addition to my riding.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Not user friendly
on December 5, 2023
Posted by: Davegogo
I’ve used my new Edge 840 for enough rides to get a feel for it and I’m still unable to. The map hasn’t worked well and the climb notification is nearly impossible to find, even when I’m in the midst of a climb. My buddy has a Karoo that seems much easier to manage.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding piece of gear!
on December 7, 2023
Posted by: DougC
I was concerned about connecting all my sensors on my bike and body and this thing picked them up automatically, which made this an extremely easy addition to my racing kit. Also the display of the information is vibrant and easily readable when on the edge of performance. This is the pinnacle of bike computers.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Touch screen AND button controls are convenient!
on December 16, 2023
Posted by: Thom85
I bought the 840 about a month ago. I’m slowly learning its many features and look forward to using it in the 2024 triathlon season!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Some steps forward
on December 20, 2023
Posted by: PJF CT
I moved from my trusty 830 to an 840 about a month ago (a) for its side buttons, handy for winter use when thick gloves make using the touchscreen difficult and (b) for its larger memory to accommodate maps for other countries. I discovered that the data screens are improved: larger digits, and fields labeled in caps making it easier to read. The timer now has a tiny digit to the left for hours, so that seconds are shown after an hour has passed. Unfortunately some of the other screens are now cluttered and chaotic, and banners sometimes cover a choice you'd like to make. Overall, Garmin's OS is intrusive, trying to force you to use special features that are of no interest. A pity there is not an option to make it just operate as a basic GPS computer without all the bells and whistles that interfere with simple use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin