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Garmin Edge 520 vs Polar V650

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    Garmin Edge 520 Bicycle Computer
    Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650 Bicycle Computer
      Polar V650
      Available colors
      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
      The Garmin Edge 520 Plus takes cycle computers to the next level so you can push yourself even furtherRead more
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      Today Polar announced their first dedicated GPS bike computer – the V650.  The unit combines integrated GPS with a full color touch screen, it also becomes the first bike-specific computer to be Bluetooth Smart sensor capable.  This marks the secondRead more
      The Polar V650 launched in 2014, continual firmware updates have resulted in a polished cycling GPS, now completed with the addition of Strava segments!Read more
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      User rating
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      3.9 out of 5
      50 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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      3.9 out of 5
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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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      Units:

      General

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Mounting options
      • Handlebar
      • Stem
      		Stem
      Support for cadenceyesyes
      Cadence sensor includednono

      Design

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Black,Silver
      • Black
      • White
      Colour screenyesyes
      Touchscreennoyes

      Dimensions

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Depth0.83 in0.63 in
      Weight2.12 oz4.23 oz

      Connectivity

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Wirelessyesyes

      Communication

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      GLONASSyesno
      GPSyesyes

      Technical details

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Time duration (running)15.0 h10.0 h
      Battery typeLi-IonLi-polymer

      Features

      Garmin Edge 520Garmin Edge 520
      Polar V650Polar V650
      Available information
      • Average speed
      • Odometer
      • Actual speed
      • Maximum speed
      • Average speed
      • Maximum speed
      Heart Rate MonitorSupport for HRM chest strap
      • HRM chest strap included
      • Support for HRM chest strap
      Altimeteryesyes
      Alarmyesyes
      Barometeryesyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Calorie counteryesyes
      Distance meteryesyes
      Timeryesyes
      Watchyesyes
      Waterproofyesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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