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Garmin Edge 520 vs Polar M450

1.93 in
2.87 in
Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 520
1.93 in
2.76 in
Polar M450 Bicycle Computer
Polar M450
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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2 editorial reviews
Today Polar has announced their latest cycling focused product, the M450 GPS based bike computer.  In doing so, they’ve also quite likely just upended Garmin with a unit that quite frankly kicks ass (at least based on my limited testingRead 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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User rating
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3.9 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
28 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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4.0 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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General

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Mounting options
  • Handlebar
  • Stem
Stem
Support for cadenceyesyes
Cadence sensor includednono

Design

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Black,Red,White
  • Black,White
  • White
Colour screenyesno
Touchscreennoyes

Dimensions

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Width1.93 in1.93 in
Height2.87 in2.76 in
Depth0.83 in0.55 in
Weight2.12 oz1.8 oz

Connectivity

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Wirelessyesyes

Communication

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
GLONASSyesno
GPSyesyes

Technical details

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Time duration (running)15.0 h35.0 h

Features

Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
Polar M450Polar M450
Available information
  • Average speed
  • Odometer
  • Actual speed
  • Maximum speed
Average speed
Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strapSupport for HRM chest strap
Altimeteryesyes
Alarmyesyes
Barometeryesyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Calorie counteryesyes
Distance meteryesyes
Watchyesyes
Waterproofyesyes

Pros & Cons

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