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Garmin Edge 1000 vs Garmin Edge Explore 820

    0.79 in
    2.28 in
    Garmin Edge 1000 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 1000
      1.93 in
      0.83 in
      Garmin Edge Explore 820 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge Explore 820
      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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      2
      2 editorial reviews
      In the lead-up to Eurobike, today Garmin announced the new Edge Explore. Now, you’ve probably heard the Edge Explore or ‘Touring’ names battered around for half a decade or so. Usually along with a numerical identifier like ‘Edge Explore 1000’,Read more
      Good battery life and fancy group-tracking features can’t save the Garmin Edge 820 from its irritating touchscreen and terrible navigationRead 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 %
      36
      4.3 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      		Handlebar
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednoyes

      Design

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Colour of productBlackBlack,White
      Colour screenyesyes
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Width0.79 in1.93 in
      Height2.28 in0.83 in
      Depth0.44 in2.87 in
      Weight4.04 oz2.39 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      GLONASSyesyes
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Time duration (running)15.0 h15.0 h
      Battery typeNiMHLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
      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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