Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 840 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(117 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 117 reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
8
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 840 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Superb Features
on September 8, 2023
Posted by: Christian R
from Grosse Pointe Park, MI, US
I love how easy and interactive the device is. It's very self intuitive and the display is very easy to read! If you currently have Garmin Connect, you can set up your Edge 840 that way and is relatively quick to setup. If you're familiar with its predecessor, this is similar but with more cool features and if you're a numbers type of person, this is definitely for you!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Update!
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: C-Dub22
My son needed a new bike computer so used this as an excuse to buy the new 840. Terrif update over the 830. Solar works well and the new climb pro is solid.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Cool computer
on September 2, 2023
Posted by: 2pogi4u
Love the climber pro feature and the touchscreen feature. I also have a wahoo element that I still use for regular rides. I needed the solar for bike events / century rides.
The only issue that h have with Garmin edge 840 solar is it’s not compatible with my Quarq Tyre pressure monitor compared to wahoo. Also, there’s no temperature feature on it.
But overall, it’s a good computer for bikes.
The only issue that h have with Garmin edge 840 solar is it’s not compatible with my Quarq Tyre pressure monitor compared to wahoo. Also, there’s no temperature feature on it.
But overall, it’s a good computer for bikes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features and easy to use
on August 26, 2023
Posted by: Eli21
Fast shipping and I love this item. Easily connected to bluetooth
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great computer but….
on August 18, 2023
Posted by: Paul812
Really like the computer but find the battery to drain faster than I anticipated. I have the Solar function on but definitely don’t think I get the 20 hours useage from it that they state.
Response from GarminBy Cecil at Garmin , Fitness, August 23, 2023
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback. We are sorry that you having battery life issues and would encourage you to start on our support site and our site will also allow you to contact our team as well. Also check to make sure that the software is up to date as well please.
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=VNJ19LsTJT0D7fNNZ4SIk9&productID=798946&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Edge 840 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798946&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=VNJ19LsTJT0D7fNNZ4SIk9&productID=798946&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Edge 840 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798946&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on August 16, 2023
Posted by: Donna V
The 840 solar was an upgrade and replacement for my lost 820. I love all the features so far and I've only scratched the surface. I'm giving 4 stars because I'm not impressed with the solar feature for charging. I'm mainly a mountain biker so I knew I wasn't going to get much in the woods but at a recent MTB race, I left it on the handlebar mount for a few hours, in what I thought was direct sunlight (no clouds, sun beating hot and bright, July in NJ), and I was only successful in draining the battery. Perhaps I don't know enough about the solar aspect yet. I would love to hear other suggestions. But otherwise, I love this unit. Touch screen works well for me. Buttons are a slight struggle in the a silicone case but that's just me adjusting to a new unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Computer
on August 2, 2023
Posted by: Crozier K
Love this computer. Moved over to the Garmin ecosystem and I've loved getting the training recommendations and using all the features like Climb Pro. The solar charging is definitely worth the extra spend and makes it so you don't have to worry as often about charging your computer. I went from charging my last computer 2x per week to now where I could probably go 2 weeks without charging. All in all, a fanstastic device. Just make sure you take some time to get acquainted with all the features (lots of videos on YouTube).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent but...
on June 26, 2023
Posted by: Leonardo N
from Montréal, QC, CA
It's actually awesome. I got it to upgrade my beloved edge 830.
I haven't tested all the functions, but so far, I really like it. You immediately notice the improvement on the touch screen, much more precise and more accurate than the 830. It works faster too. Some functions like adress search work in a little different steps but easy to get used to. Pairing with sensors is faster and more stable connection (power meter, speedometer, lights, heart rate monitor).
Solar panel works fine too. It won't charge your unit fully but it definitely extends the battery. The only thing I don't like is the virtual partner, there's no way to deactivate... same as intbe other models. The screen is not too big so it does take precious map room. I'd still 100% reccomend it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin