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Garmin Edge 1000 vs Garmin Edge 500

    0.79 in
    2.28 in
    Garmin Edge 1000 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 1000
      1.89 in
      0.87 in
      Garmin Edge 500 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge 500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      Back in April Garmin unveiled their latest and most expensive cycling computer to date – the Edge 1000.  The unit would be bigger than any previous unit, as well as add a number of new features – like included maps.  ButRead more
      Garmin's Edge 1000 offers top-notch navigation and full-fledged activity tracking, though you'll pay a premium for all these features.Read more
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      3 editorial reviews
        When the Garmin Edge 500 was first announced earlier this fall at Interbike, the message around its purpose in life was clear: A full featured GPS based cycling computer that’s lean and mean, aimed at keeping a low profileRead more
      Here’s your chance to grab a brand new Garmin Edge 500.  Being just the weight of a single egg, it won’t require you to cut back on cookies or cupcakes to keep your cycling weight weenie status when you addRead more
      Garmin's Edge 500 is a new bike-specific GPS serving a geek's buffet of cycling metrics.Read more
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      User rating
      61
      3.8 out of 5
      61 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      43
      4.1 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednono

      Design

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black,Grey
      • Blue
      • Grey,Blue
      • Red
      • Silver
      Colour screenyesno
      Touchscreenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Width0.79 in1.89 in
      Height2.28 in0.87 in
      Depth0.44 in2.72 in
      Weight4.04 oz2.0 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Time duration (running)15.0 h18.0 h
      Battery typeNiMHLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Available informationAverage speedActual speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
      ANT+yesyes
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Temperature sensoryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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