Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(85 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 85 reviews
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Star
11
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great Features; Need to Use to Learn How to Use
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: JB615
I really enjoy the Garmin 540 Solar but am finding learning what each button does to be challenging. I eventually figure out what feature I want but it takes some playing with. I am sure the more I use it the more intuitive the features and buttons will become.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, August 6, 2025
If you're having a hard time figuring out the functions of your new Edge 540 Solar, I recommend taking a look at the owner's manual, which you can find at this link:
http://ms.spr.ly/6420s33Sw
If you're still needing help afterward, you can call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with an Edge expert about any questions.
*KC
http://ms.spr.ly/6420s33Sw
If you're still needing help afterward, you can call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with an Edge expert about any questions.
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade
on August 5, 2025
Posted by: Seattle Biker
Was a long time user of Garmin Edge 520 and decided to upgrade. With the solar assisted charging, i'm using a fraction of the battery I would normally do. I also love the built in hill profile previews for when I'm free forming a ride with no planned route. All well worth the expense of upgrading!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on August 4, 2025
Posted by: 520 is better
All connections disconnect and reconnect ie, garmin light and radar. Climbing map pops up which irritating , I can see a hill in front of me
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, August 5, 2025
I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with the Edge 540. We'd like to help and our product support team is available Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020.
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Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Edge 540 Solar
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: BuzzSaw
I bought this a couple of weeks ago to replace my old Edge 530. I really like it and I’m sure I will like it even more as I get more familiar with it. It has more features than I will ever use, but that’s not a negative because they can easily be disabled. I love the push button controls. That’s why I bought this unit over the Edge 840 which has touchscreen controls. My experience is they don’t work well when wet such as sweaty fingers or in the rain. It may be an illusion but the screen seems larger than my 530. The menu system gave me a little trouble getting used to it, but I’m getting accustomed now. The solar feature is also nice. It’s adding 20 to 30 minutes on a 4 to 5 hour ride. I was quickly able to connect to my power meter and heart rate monitor as well as my Zwift hub trainer. I highly recommend this product.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
540 Solar
on August 3, 2025
Posted by: DirtyJD83MN
Just a couple weeks old and I like the 540 solar. I have a old Garmin that I still use. Just needed a upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent computer for your rides.
on July 31, 2025
Posted by: fannik
Some things are strange.
They've made screen without touch option and UX is not something good to operate with map. it's very strange, I thought that ok, no touchscreen, ok I will click tons of buttons - but they are useless, only up/down, but to make left/right you need to select mode and use same up/down buttons!!! (really???) Worst engeneers' decision ever.
2) Such a small street names, a lot of space on the screen! C'mon. No, they simply make it visible only when looing in 20 cm in front of it.
They've made screen without touch option and UX is not something good to operate with map. it's very strange, I thought that ok, no touchscreen, ok I will click tons of buttons - but they are useless, only up/down, but to make left/right you need to select mode and use same up/down buttons!!! (really???) Worst engeneers' decision ever.
2) Such a small street names, a lot of space on the screen! C'mon. No, they simply make it visible only when looing in 20 cm in front of it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great functions
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Jim 32
This is my 3rd edge device and the best so far Love the climb art
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
First Edge
on July 24, 2025
Posted by: J.A.Y
This is wonderful, I have been adding things slowly to my bike and this was the next logical step. Everything connects to it well, and I have not had any issue with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin