Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 840 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(52 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 52 reviews
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Star
3
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 840 Solar 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
2
not worth the premium over the 830
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: rdv-LA
Have used this on a couple of rides, and it hasn't proved to be a good investment. I've been using the 830 and bought the 840 solar as an upgrade for better navigation. So far, not impressed and would like to get my money back. The solar cell doesn't really extend the run time, the screen is relatively dark and the navigation doesn't appear much better than it was with the 830.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, July 7, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device and would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you and assist you further. Thank you for posting a review we appreciate it.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
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
Edge 840 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=798946&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the smaller option with solar.
on June 11, 2023
Posted by: Kevzim
Happy with the upgrade from
The 830. Easy to navigate and accurate
The 830. Easy to navigate and accurate
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great climb pro
on June 12, 2023
Posted by: Honkien
New function are Great, solar part its not helpfull
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great bike computer
on June 15, 2023
Posted by: willfromfreeport
I upgraded from my edge 530, and it does everything it did and so much more. The touch screen is fantastic. The solar charging is a nice bonus for long days. Can't go wrong with this one!
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
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
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 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