Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 540 Bundle 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(292 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 292 reviews
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
16
1 Star
22
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 Bundle 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
3
Some really good improvements and one not so good
on September 6, 2025
Posted by: lotojaistheword
Upgraded from Edge 530 and many improvements, starting with the set up that allows the one-click transfer of all the sensors to the new bike. 540 has an even better display (great for viewing the maps) than earlier models and the auto-dimming is improved. The "Climb Pro" feature is amazing but can be distracting if you're doing a climb you know, but it's one click to turn it off. The 540 does a great job of presenting the vast array of cycling metrics available.
Not so good: my device goes blank every 30 minutes or so, stopping all metrics. Garmin support has been pleasant to work with but no fix so far. So if your rides are less than 30 minutes this is a really good device.
Not so good: my device goes blank every 30 minutes or so, stopping all metrics. Garmin support has been pleasant to work with but no fix so far. So if your rides are less than 30 minutes this is a really good device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Edge 540 is a great cycling computer
on September 5, 2025
Posted by: Golden boy
I bought this to replace an old Edge 500 because I wanted to track three different bikes with one computer and it just wasn't working with the old 500. The data from the 540 is great. My only complaint is that the initial setup instructions do not come with the computer and the online instructions from either the copilot or google or Garmin do not seem totally complete. There seems to be disagreement on which buttons to use for setup and maybe a step is missing. Once the computer was setup with all three bikes and the sensors, switching between them is easy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Piece of crap!!
on August 31, 2025
Posted by: Richard D.
Doesn’t sync up with some of my sensors and when climbing it indicates that I’m descending!!!
The climb pro option is a waste!
The climb pro option is a waste!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin edge 540
on August 28, 2025
Posted by: Louloup
Love be to be connected to my Garmin radar ans see (and hear) when cars are coming!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
If it works, it’s all right
on August 22, 2025
Posted by: Memememememe
Honestly, out of all the equipment I have for biking. This is probably the most useless because it doesn’t work like it’s supposed to all the time. It needs to be reset and never connects to my phone. I don’t know why it can’t just work. It’s a pretty simple piece of equipment. I’ve lost so many rides due to the crappy design of this product
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
It’s ok.
on August 22, 2025
Posted by: Jnance72
Should’ve spent more in both the touchscreen. That’s all they had in stock at the time.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features. Big improvement over the 520 mode
on August 14, 2025
Posted by: AGM64
Still learning the device, but so far I love the easy to use features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Nice Upgrade from the Edge 520
on August 13, 2025
Posted by: mad25
I decided to purchase the Edge 540 because the battery in my older Edge 520 was starting to lose its charge. I also thought the 540 would operate in a similar way to my 520 to ease the learning curve. I've used the 540 for about a month now and am pleased with how it's been working. Yes, the control buttons operate in a similar fashion to the 520 although I discovered the menu layouts are different and it did take some getting used to them. But in the end being familiar with the 520 features did make the learning curve on the 540 much easier. The battery also holds its charge much better. I was amazed at some of the upgrades such as the alerts that pop up warning of trail hazards or sharp turns. So, up to this point I'm very satisfied with the Edge 540.
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