Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(237 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 237 reviews
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
7
1 Star
16
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Screen
on October 16, 2024
Posted by: C Gibbs
I upgraded from the 1030 Plus and have to say the screen on the 1050 is outstanding. It's clear and bright and easier to read. GPS accuracy seems to be improved, and really enjoying the refresh on the software. I use this on my gravel bike, and it's the perfect computer for mapping and following routes.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worthwhile upgrade
on October 17, 2024
Posted by: zerb
I have had a succession of Edge devices, the last being the 1040, and I like this one the best. The bright screen and the speed of the device are useful advances. The software has improved over time, too, so the function is smoother and more intuitive. The device needs the capability to exit out of submenus without cycling back through all the open items. It's awkward to do on the bike and having a single-touch return to the top menu would be very helpful. Maybe that will come with a future software upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
One more in a long line of successes
on October 17, 2024
Posted by: DaveJ
I've owned the Edge 850 ... Edge 1030 and just purchased the Edge1050 and think they've all been incredible and have added so much to my road cycling fun. Especially when I ride alone. Love the new 1050 display and upgrades. So glad I bought it. I'd definitely recommend to family and friends.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Bell
on October 17, 2024
Posted by: IBOC97
So far so good!!! :)
My favorite feature is the bell.
The set up was so easy, just a few clicks and less than two minutes later it was ready to go with all my 22 sensors added. I will be trying out the group ride feature soon.
My favorite feature is the bell.
The set up was so easy, just a few clicks and less than two minutes later it was ready to go with all my 22 sensors added. I will be trying out the group ride feature soon.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Mixed Thoughts
on October 21, 2024
Posted by: B-Man
I recently purchased the 1050 because it had so many options and screen brightness. The screen brightness is as stated and the many options are there as well. I do find it difficult to navigate thoes options and find very little support via internet on the 1050. The owner's manuel does offer some assistance but is "print laden" and very few images to help the Garmin novice easily work through the verbage. For this reason I gave it three stars. I have owned it for a couple of weeks and am still slogging through a lack of understanding to shape its options to reflect my needs. There was one screen I saw which identified my HRZ, the remaining length of time in my workout, and step of the workout process. I thought to myself, "wow, this is great.". Then I could never bring that particular window up again! So frustrating.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Upgrade
on October 23, 2024
Posted by: E-Mtnbiker
Wow what a great screen and operational experience! Upgraded from the 1030 and glad I did too. Only con is price but it is a great product! No buyers remorse here.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love It!
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: Davide02219
I love the larger screen. The 1050 is super easy to scroll through.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Good upgrade from the 1040
on October 26, 2024
Posted by: rct888
I bought the 1050 mostly due to the brighter screen, basically the 1040 is only as bright as the 1050 at 50%, that is how bright the 1050 is. Overall the 1050 is a bit heavier but imho looks a lot better. My only complaint is that the gear display field is worse than the 1040 even though the display is better. I like to have my gears (the vertical lines displayed) at the top of my screen. For some reason on the 1050 the vertical lines are so narrow that it is difficult to see which gear is highlighted eventhough there is a lot of space in this field to make the lines thicker. Garmin please make these vertical lines thicker in a software update, so they are easier to read. One final note, with the improved screen there is still a very limited selection of colors and would like to see a color wheel where a user can do a custom color. I hope Garmin improves the gear selection field to make it more visible and adds the custom colors, other that these two complaints, I am happy with the 1050.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin