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Garmin Edge 520 vs Garmin Edge 820

1.93 in
2.87 in
Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 520
1.93 in
0.83 in
Garmin Edge 820 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 820
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
4
4 editorial reviews
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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3
3 editorial reviews
Today Garmin announced their latest cycling computer – the Edge 820.  Well, actually, they announced two cycling computers: The Edge 820 and the Edge Explore 820.  The Explore is simply the dumbed down version of the 820.  While the EdgeRead more
Garmin is the big gorilla when it comes to cycling GPS units. The Garmin Edge 820 is basically a refined and slimmed down Edge 1000 (without the bugs) and with a few nice updates. Definitely one to check out!Read more
Good battery life and fancy group-tracking features can’t save the Garmin Edge 820 from its irritating touchscreen and terrible navigationRead more
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User rating
49
3.9 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
85
3.6 out of 5
85 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
43 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Mounting options
  • Handlebar
  • Stem
  • Handlebar
  • Stem
Support for cadenceyesyes
Cadence sensor includednono

Design

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Black
Colour screenyesyes
Touchscreennoyes

Dimensions

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Width1.93 in1.93 in
Height2.87 in0.83 in
Depth0.83 in2.87 in
Weight2.12 oz2.39 oz

Connectivity

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Wirelessyesyes

Communication

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
GLONASSyesyes
GPSyesyes

Technical details

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Time duration (running)15.0 h15.0 h
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion

Features

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Available information
  • Average speed
  • Odometer
  • Actual speed
  • Maximum 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

Pros
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          Garmin Edge 520 vs Garmin Edge 820 - User Opinions

          • boyce.senger
            over 1 year ago
            The main difference with the screen is that the Edge 820 is touchscreen, where the 520 is not. The 520 is entirely operated by the buttons on the sides. This makes the 520 something of an anomaly in the (recent) Edge line up.Nov 7, 2018
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