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Garmin Edge 130 vs Garmin Edge 500

    2.48 in
    1.61 in
    Garmin Edge 130 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 130
      1.89 in
      0.87 in
      Garmin Edge 500 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge 500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      Garmin’s entry level bike computer packs loads of functionality without breaking the bankRead more
      The new Garmin Edge 130 is a terrific little cycling GPS unit. To the degree, I think it outshines several of Garmin's more expensive Edge cycling units. If you DON'T need navigation on your cycling head unit, this really should be a device to consider - Read on for why this Garmin 130 review get's 5* !Read more
      When the Edge 130 came out a bit over two years ago, I think there was general confusion on where it fit in the Garmin lineup. While I don’t think that confusion was understood by Garmin initially, consumers presumed itRead more
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      3
      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
      65
      3.7 out of 5
      65 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		9 %
      1 stars
      		4 %
      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:

      Design

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black,Grey
      • Blue
      • Grey,Blue
      • Red
      • Silver

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Width2.48 in1.89 in
      Height1.61 in0.87 in
      Depth0.63 in2.72 in
      Weight1.16 oz2.0 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 130Garmin Edge 130
      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      ANT+yesyes
      Altimeteryesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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