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Garmin Edge 500 vs Garmin Edge 520

    1.89 in
    0.87 in
    Garmin Edge 500 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 500
      1.93 in
      2.87 in
      Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge 520
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      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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      4 editorial reviews
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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
      43
      4.1 out of 5
      43 user ratings
      5 stars
      		41 %
      4 stars
      		34 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      50
      3.9 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednono

      Design

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Colour of product
      • Black,Grey
      • Blue
      • Grey,Blue
      • Red
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      Colour screennoyes
      Touchscreennono

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Width1.89 in1.93 in
      Height0.87 in2.87 in
      Depth2.72 in0.83 in
      Weight2.0 oz2.12 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      GLONASSnoyes
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Time duration (running)18.0 h15.0 h
      Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Available informationActual speed
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum 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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