Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 540 Bundle 2.6" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Garmin model
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: Diana28
I bought mine a month ago because my very old one finally died and they gave me a discount to buy this new one and I love it and it gives me way more information than I need but it’s awesome
I really liked the simplicity of my Garmin 530 and the fact that you could set it up to give you just the information you need at the time you need it. The 540 has taken that to another level, with a better screen, battery, and more refined overall. They put a lot of thought in this generation and it is well worth it.
Very pleased. The Edge 540 is a marked upgrade from the 530. If you've struggled with downloads or connectivity in the past, the 540 will be a worthy investment.
I was thinking that the 540 would be a step up from my 530, but not sure it is. The graphics and additional features are nice, but I can’t say I like it. The computer boots up faster, but the menu system and trying to negotiate it using the buttons is very cumbersome and difficult. I’ll probably relegate it to the trainer bike.
Had to buy this to replace a 530 that I lost in a parking lot and got run over by cars. The 530 was great, though starting to be slow to respond. I appreciate the 540's consistency with the 530 plsu some new features -- especially (so far) being able to either shift gears or swipe screens from my SRAM satellite buttons on the shifters (haven't decided yet which I like better.) It's kind of weird that the unit is a little bigger than the 530, but font sizes on screens are smaller. I still don't see any need for touch screen so 540 is the way to go.
Upgraded from the 500 to the 530. Decided to go with the 540 because of battery life. This unit does not disappoint. I prefer buttons over touch screen because of rain and sweat. Solid unit with good battery life.