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Garmin Edge 520 Plus

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4.3 / 5
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3 editorial reviews
Today’s multi-pronged release of cycling gear by Garmin is probably the company's most decisive yet at fending off competitors to its lucrative head unit business. And in some ways, they’re probably even undercutting their own high-end head units to staveRead more
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Pros

  • Garmin Edge 520 Plus is very user friendly
  • It quickly and easily pairs to my phone too
  • The screen is nice enough quality and the hardware discretely packs surprisingly good battery life

Cons

  • The buttons are slightly different too
  • displaying the screen on another device is an ANT+ profile
  • It lacks power and when it comes to route changes

Key specs

  • Stem
  • yes
  • yes
  • no
  • yes
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  • Support for HRM chest strap
  • yes

Garmin Edge 520 Plus - Pros & Cons

Garmin Edge 520 Plus

Pros

  • Garmin Edge 520 Plus is very user friendly
  • It quickly and easily pairs to my phone too
  • The screen is nice enough quality and the hardware discretely packs surprisingly good battery life
  • The maps and directions are very nice There s a suite of guidance options
  • AUD price is quite good considering the features and capabilities of the unit
  • Orientation worked surprisingly well
  • battery life is pretty good and connectivity with ANT+ accessories is stable and accurate
  • instant running pace
  • Surprisingly effective and reliable
  • the base map with a much more usable third-party alternative is easy
  • a very sleek and futuristic color display

Cons

  • The buttons are slightly different too
  • displaying the screen on another device is an ANT+ profile
  • It lacks power and when it comes to route changes
  • the screen is too small
  • Garmin press release covers details on Connect IQ applications that are not unique to the model
  • No Wi-Fi or turn-by-turn navigation
  • Doesn't work with Bluetooth accessories
  • The interface is confusing to navigate
  • Screen can be difficult to see in direct sunlight
  • the lack of turn-by-turn directions
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Garmin Edge 520 Plus - Full Specifications

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General
Mounting optionsStem
Support for cadenceyes
Cadence sensor includedno
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Dimensions
Width2.87 in
Height1.93 in
Depth0.83 in
Weight2.12 oz
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Communication
GLONASSyes
GPSyes
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Features
Available information
  • Average speed
  • Actual speed
Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strap
ANT+yes
Altimeteryes
Alarmyes
Barometeryes
Bluetoothyes
Calorie counteryes
Distance meteryes
Temperature sensoryes
Timeryes
Watchyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Colour screenyes
Touchscreenno
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Connectivity
Wirelessyes
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Technical details
Time duration (running)15.0 h
Battery typeLi-Ion

Garmin Edge 520 Plus - Q&A (11)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is The Garmin Edge 520 plus good?
    geneva.hoeger
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, The Garmin Edge 520 plus is a great training tool with the ability to pair with ANT+ sensors and analyze ride data.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I charge Garmin Edge 520 plus while riding?
    ailene
    over 1 year ago
    Garmin Edge 520 plus can be charged while you ride, using an electric bike battery
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How does auto pause work on Garmin Edge 520 plus?
    blaine.pfannerstill
    over 1 year ago
    Auto-pause for cycling uses GPS movement to automatically detect when you are at rest.
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    fransisca
    over 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Edge 520 plus have a touch screen?
    olen
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Edge 520 plus comes with a no-touch display.
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    denver.osinski
    over 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Edge 520 plus touch screen?
    kyla
    about 2 years ago
    Garmin Edge 520 plus does not have a touch screen.
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    kellee.wyman
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Garmin Edge 520 plus come with a mount?
    keneth
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Edge 520 plus comes with the versatile and exciting out-front mount to give you the ideal position on your handlebars.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What does the Garmin Edge 520 plus do?
    andera
    over 1 year ago
    With Garmin Edge 520 plus, you can train smarter and discover new routes. This cycling computer features advanced navigation and challenges built right in, not to mention a bright color screen, wireless connectivity, and more.
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    lakeisha
    over 2 years ago
    Is The Garmin Edge 520 plus waterproof?
    carmine.grimes
    about 2 years ago
    The Garmin Edge 520 plus is IPX7 rated for water resistance. This means it can be submerged up to one meter, or about three feet, for 30 minutes in fresh water.
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    golda.wolff
    over 2 years ago
    Differences between 520 and Garmin Edge 520 plus?
    santo
    about 2 years ago
    he Garmin Edge 520 plus has an advanced GPS navigation system as compared to the Edge 520.
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    orville
    over 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Edge 520 plus have auto pause?
    keeley
    about 2 years ago
    You can use the Auto Pause® feature on Garmin Edge 520 plus to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specified value.
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    jae.klocko
    over 2 years ago
    Does The Garmin Edge 520 plus have maps?
    milford
    about 2 years ago
    Garmin Edge 520 plus is preloaded with the Garmin Cycle Map so you can track your ride and then review maps of the routes you’ve ridden.
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Garmin Edge 520 Plus Garmin - Editorial Reviews (3)

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