Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(206 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 206 reviews
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
14
1 Star
13
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
4
Not as easy as it should be
on November 28, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
I've owned this device about 8 months. Overall I like it and find it useful. The side buttons are a bit difficult to use with gloves on. I have uploaded several custom routs. Unfortunately, this requires a desktop or laptop computer where I would prefer to use my phone or tablet. The battery life is excellent, approximately 10+ hours. The screen can be difficult to read when wearing polarized sunglasses. I have it paired with the Wahoo heart monitor strap as well as the Garmin cadence sensor. Both work flawlessly.
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Customer Rating
4
It's okay, just not intuitive
on October 19, 2023
Posted by: Brian E
from Alexandria, VA, US
I had an older Garmin that I didn't like because it was touchscreen, and I was hard to use wearing gloves. . . it died from getting too wet. For a while I've been using a Wahoo and it's been good, but I missed some of the Garmin features, and the maps worked better (It gave better turn-by-turn instructions, and didn't have to backtrack as much to find my way). So, now I purchased this Edge 540. . . and it's not intuitive. It's nothing like the older Garmin I had, and the buttons it does have make no sense to me. I'm always clicking the wrong buttons and takes 5 tries to do what I want to do. It just seems overly difficult compared to the older model, and other brands for the sake of being difficult. It does what it's supposed to do, but it's going to take me awhile before I intuitively click what I want the first time.
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Customer Rating
5
Love this computer
on October 12, 2023
Posted by: Amanda N
This is my first bike computer and after a few months of using it - I'm in love. Really does everything I need it to and the battery life is incredible. There was a little bit of a learning curve to using it but now that I've got the hang of it I love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product, not for everyone
on October 7, 2023
Posted by: Odin R
from Estes park, CO, US
The new user interface and statistics are amazing, I think they could take some steps to increase customizability throughout the use process but I really appreciate all the little things. After a few rides getting it set up I love the screen and overall experience. I am a bit sad that they haven't lowered the bezel size. For anyone doing mixed use, I do gravel, road, and mtb. I would highly recommend it. I have considered getting one of the smaller 100 series computers for racing since I only want two numbers, and for adventure, gravel, or road riding I can see the appeal of the 800 or 1000 series. I would only recommend those if you use maps a lot, for me it is not needed. The battery life is amazing even without the solar charging but if you do 8+ hour rides I would recommend the solar. I think garmin have beat out wahoo with this launch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great once you get used to it
on September 14, 2023
Posted by: Cian L
Great once you get use to it. The buttons can be touchy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Working Well.
on September 4, 2023
Posted by: Gabriel A
The 540 is working well. Love that it boots up fast. I am coming from a Wahoo, so there has been some growing pains on learning the system, but I've had zero issues with it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on June 26, 2023
Posted by: Gared D
from Cedar City, UT, US
I have been using another brand unit for the last 8 years. Decided to try Garmin and have been pleasantly surprised. Most settings have to be done on the unit rather than the app. Lots of sub menus and customization available. Easy to connect sensors and setup custom profiles. Navigation is better than what I have experienced on other devices. I would definitely recommend this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on May 11, 2023
Posted by: Jose D
Ease of use, keeps all the necessary info right in front of you instead of trying to search for it
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