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Garmin Edge 500 vs Polar CS600

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    0.87 in
    Garmin Edge 500 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 500
      Polar CS600 Bicycle Computer
      Polar CS600
      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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      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
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      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Polar CS600Polar CS600
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      		Handlebar
      Support for cadenceyesyes

      Design

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Polar CS600Polar CS600
      Colour of product
      • Black,Grey
      • Blue
      • Grey,Blue
      • Red
      • Silver
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      Colour screennono
      Touchscreennono

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Polar CS600Polar CS600
      Wirelessyesyes

      Features

      Garmin Edge 500Garmin Edge 500
      Polar CS600Polar CS600
      Available informationActual speed
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Temperature sensoryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

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