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
1
Worst Garmin 5x series
on July 20, 2025
Posted by: Zevy
Screen is hard to read
Notifications use a tiny font making them hard to read.
Notifications use a tiny font making them hard to read.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 21, 2025
The font size on the Edge 540 Solar can be adjusted using the steps in this link: http://ms.spr.ly/6422sDv2C
If you continue to experience difficulty, please get in touch with our cycling support team at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6423sDv2h
-MR
If you continue to experience difficulty, please get in touch with our cycling support team at the following link: http://ms.spr.ly/6423sDv2h
-MR
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Not sure the solar is worth it
on July 19, 2025
Posted by: Gmac658
Overall I like this device. I had an edge 520 previously so this operated similarly. I miss not being able to put the battery life on my customized screen. Unless I am misunderstanding you can leave the device in the sun while turned off and it will charge 1% and it would take days to charge. I wasn’t sure what % my battery while riding. When I finished my ride I found it was under 10%. Would love to be able to see at a glance what level the charge is at like l could with my 520. Also I would like to be able to choose what alerts I get. I like getting text alerts however I don’t need to be told when it is hot, cold, windy etc. often times it is not even that windy. I also noticed it alerts me when there is a sharp turn ahead … as I am heading into the turn. so not best to be looking at the device going into a sharp turn. Can that be turned off. Overall, it provides what I want and some features I either don’t need or want.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Not sure about the 540, not as relieable as my 530
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: Marinecyclingvegan
I synched my previous 520 thorough connect app. Had to go back add my data manually. Added my Favero Assioma's worked finethe first ride. Always have to add my power meter manually. Should of stuck with the 530, but that connection got hot and melted the connector. It would charge but not transfer data. I have been a loyal customer for over a decade now. I own 2 garmin watches, epix gen 2 sapphire addition. I like all these products, but this 540 has been a letdown on every ride.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 16, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing these concerns. We'd love to chat more about your Edge 530 and Edge 540 to see how we can help. Please call Garmin Support at 800-800-1020 to speak with a representative about your devices.
*KC
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Worst Garmin I've owned
on July 12, 2025
Posted by: Zevy
1. The display is dull, hard to see in shady areas. Someone is prioritizing battery consumption over readability
2. Notifications use the smallest font available making them impossible to read. Garmin should have a strict rule that no reader glasses are required to read any message.
2. Notifications use the smallest font available making them impossible to read. Garmin should have a strict rule that no reader glasses are required to read any message.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: Bgang
I purchased this as an upgrade to the Garmin 500 I have been using for 11 years, and so excited to have this awesome cycling computer. Setup was so easy!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Why did I buy this bike computer
on May 1, 2025
Posted by: Sven’s
garmin 540 solar, I don’t have much good to say about. It was difficult; to set up, to set up the tasks screens, to shut off, to connect to my phone (it’s still not set up to my phone), I ride early in the morning and I can’t keep the bright setting on. Have a hard time trying to clear previous ride information….
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
GREAT
on April 28, 2025
Posted by: MILKOB
Excellent device, I'm happy with the purchase.....
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!
on February 19, 2025
Posted by: Shane77
I bought this about a month ago and have used it for about 10 rides. It has many more features than I was aware of... Still learning it. It's very user friendly- I don't consider myself 'techy' but I'm easily able to do what I wanted to do with it. So many functions, options, screens... Syncs so easily with my phone, watch and HRM... Just an awesome little piece of equipment! (Oh, and when I get near a busy highway- it alarms me of a high traffic area!! WHAT?!?!)
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