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Garmin Edge 520 vs Polar M460

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    Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460 Bicycle Computer
      Polar M460
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      Editiorial reviews
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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
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      Strava is a great place to store your workout data, and the good news is that most big-name sports watches work with the service, enabling you to have your ...Read more
      Today is shaping up to be a rather busy day for announcements!  Polar joined the Wednesday new products club with its new M460 bike GPS.  This bike computer builds on the M450 unit they announced almost two years ago. BothRead more
      The Polar M460 is essentially a simple software update and a colour change to the Polar M450. That sounds damning, but the fact the underlying device is that good, it is still competitive in 2017. Heck if it has ANT+ this would be THE best mid ranged GPS currently available!Read more
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      3.9 out of 5
      50 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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      1 stars
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      60 user ratings
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednoyes

      Design

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      		Black
      Colour screenyesno
      Touchscreennono

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Depth0.83 in0.55 in
      Weight2.12 oz1.76 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Time duration (running)15.0 h16.0 h
      Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion

      Features

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar M460Polar M460
      Available information
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum speed
      		Actual speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
      Altimeteryesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Watchyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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