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Garmin Edge 1000 vs Garmin Edge 520

    0.79 in
    2.28 in
    Garmin Edge 1000 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 1000
      1.93 in
      2.87 in
      Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge 520
      Available colors
      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 Garmin announced their latest bike computer, the Edge 520 – priced at $299USD.  This GPS-enabled unit instantly becomes the most advanced bike computer that Garmin has ever released, adding support for a flotilla of new features.  But fear not,Read more
      The Garmin Edge 520 Plus takes cycle computers to the next level so you can push yourself even furtherRead more
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      User rating
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      3.8 out of 5
      61 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
      		37 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednono

      Design

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      Colour screenyesyes
      Touchscreenyesno

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Width0.79 in1.93 in
      Height2.28 in2.87 in
      Depth0.44 in0.83 in
      Weight4.04 oz2.12 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      GLONASSyesyes
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Time duration (running)15.0 h15.0 h
      Battery typeNiMHLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 1000
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Available informationAverage speed
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
      ANT+yesyes
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Temperature sensoryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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