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Garmin Edge 820 vs Garmin Edge Explore 820

1.93 in
0.83 in
Garmin Edge 820 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge 820
1.93 in
0.83 in
Garmin Edge Explore 820 Bicycle Computer
Garmin Edge Explore 820
Available colors
User rating
85
3.6 out of 5
85 user ratings
5 stars
18 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
43 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

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

Design

Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
Colour of productBlackBlack,White
Colour screenyesyes
Touchscreenyesyes

Dimensions

Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
Garmin Edge Explore 820Garmin Edge Explore 820
Width1.93 in1.93 in
Height0.83 in0.83 in
Depth2.87 in2.87 in
Weight2.39 oz2.39 oz

Connectivity

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

Communication

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

Technical details

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

Features

Garmin Edge 820Garmin Edge 820
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

          Garmin Edge 820 vs Garmin Edge Explore 820 - User Opinions

          • timmy_macejkovic
            over 1 year ago
            The Edge 820 has a few extra features that the Edge Explore 820 lacks. It is compatible with ANT+ power meters, and allows the rider to view his or her cycling-specific VO2 max, FTP (functional threshold power), and watts/kg tracking.Jul 15, 2016
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