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Garmin Edge 520 vs Garmin Edge Explore 820

    1.93 in
    2.87 in
    Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 520
      1.93 in
      0.83 in
      Garmin Edge Explore 820 Bicycle Computer
      Garmin Edge Explore 820
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
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      2
      2 editorial reviews
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      User rating
      50
      3.9 out of 5
      50 user ratings
      5 stars
      		30 %
      4 stars
      		36 %
      3 stars
      		30 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
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      36
      4.3 out of 5
      36 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		30 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

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

      Design

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

      Dimensions

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

      Communication

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

      Technical details

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

      Features

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