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Garmin Edge 1000 vs Polar V650

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    Garmin Edge 1000 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650 Bicycle Computer
      Polar V650
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      Editiorial reviews
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      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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      Today Polar announced their first dedicated GPS bike computer – the V650.  The unit combines integrated GPS with a full color touch screen, it also becomes the first bike-specific computer to be Bluetooth Smart sensor capable.  This marks the secondRead more
      The Polar V650 launched in 2014, continual firmware updates have resulted in a polished cycling GPS, now completed with the addition of Strava segments!Read more
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      User rating
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      3.8 out of 5
      61 user ratings
      5 stars
      		24 %
      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
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      60
      3.9 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		33 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
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      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
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      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      		Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednono

      Design

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • White
      Colour screenyesyes
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Depth0.44 in0.63 in
      Weight4.04 oz4.23 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Time duration (running)15.0 h10.0 h
      Battery typeNiMHLi-polymer

      Features

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Available informationAverage speed
      • Average speed
      • Maximum speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strap
      • HRM chest strap included
      • Support for HRM chest strap
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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