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Garmin Edge 820
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
168
Old Reviews
30
Unverified
36
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2.3 meters
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Product Reliability
16garmin, 2017, edge, 810, incident
+38%
-63%
" ... This replaced my Garmin 500 which had the barometer crap out after a few years. ... "
" ... I have used the 820 for a couple of months now and thought the issues I was having was more user error than anything. ... It froze up at least 5 times and I had no choice but to power it off and back on again. ... "
" ... After 8 months of owning a Garmin 820, I’m giving up. ... "
" ... After two weeks I could write endless frustrating stories about this 820 a had. ... "
" ... now everything seems off. ... Not due out, at earliest, until August though… . ... "
" ... Update: July 9, 2017. ... "
" ... The 800 and the 820 couldn't connect to the PC after a month or two. ... The 810 lost ANT+ contact AND the replacement they sent did the same thing after about 6 months. ... I can't tell whether this is just a bit of bad luck, but after 3 in a row over an extended period, I am greatly dissuaded against giving Garmin any more of my money. ... "
" ... I should've waited for update 10.2 . ... "
Display Clarity
16touch screen, screen, touchscreen, 820, size
+56%
-44%
" ... The touchscreen and easy to understand menu driven display make it easy to use. ... "
" ... A great little device, clear screen, easy to use with all the features of my 1000, only smaller. ... "
" ... I also like the size of the device and the screen. ... "
" ... I have had no problem seeing the screen night or day. ... "
" ... I started with medium touch screen sensitivity and recently increased it to high. ... "
" ... Many configurable displays ... Many display screen formats ... Great display readability day and night ... The 820 excels at display that data to me in meaningful ways. ... display each as a distinct dot in the the approach ... "
" ... Many configurable displays ... Many display screen formats ... Great display readability day and night ... The 820 excels at display that data to me in meaningful ways. ... display each as a distinct dot in the the approach ... "
" ... Upgraded from the Garmin Edge 500 and am really enjoying the larger screen. ... No problems touch screen as others have reported. ... "
Apps
15garmin, 820, route, navigation, garmin connect
+40%
-60%
" ... Mine came with European Maps! ... I can’t figure out how to download apps to the unit even though it appears to work. ... "
" ... No where in the amazon ad or on the product box does it indicate the unit has European maps. ... "
" ... No where in the amazon ad or on the product box does it indicate the unit has European maps. ... "
" ... This item is a European unit with European maps. ... "
" ... Also, there is a bug that many other people has that affect garmin 820 explore edition that fails to update. ... "
" ... to tell you whether they're even addressable by software or represent hardware issues. ... If you download and use a tcx course from RidewithGPS, or even a gpx through routeCourse, you're stuck with it on the screen and an idiotic, congratulations you won (or lost) at the end of your course. ... So, basically, for me the 820 fails as a navigation device. ... The good and the bad is that you have to also activate everything through the GarminConnect app on your smart phone. ... it's so poorly programmed though, that it is literally the only app on my Android phone that will not go to sleep and stop using notification services (needed for the text and phone alerts, but a battery eater) even when it is completely shut down. ... So far, possible negatives (depending on your needs/preferences) include (i) it’s a black and white screen, and uses non-routable maps, so you can see your pre-loaded route actually very clearly (chevrons laid out along it), but you won’t have street names and, except for a “return to beginning” option, doesn’t let you plan new routes on the unit itself (although I’ve never found that Garmin did this very well in terms of giving you back anything remotely bike-friendly) ... Maybe the just announced Hammerhead Karoo Unit (runs Android) will be the solution? ... "
" ... Garmin is up to software update 5.2. ... "
" ... The preloaded maps on unit aren't very good as the unit showed me off course multiple times. ... If you can't download a TCX route and have it follow the maps on your unit, what good are those maps? ... Guess I'll have to download some OSM maps to get better performance. ... The other thing Garmin needs to do is create a switch to disable Virtual Partner. ... Free maps aren't any good it they don't work :( ... It seems to me that over time, these free maps have become more error prone, I don't remember the same level of problems from my early days using the Edge 1000 which also shipped with "Free" maps. ... While both units were set to "Not Recalculate" the route, the Garmin Edge 820 apparently has some software bug and recalculates regardless of how you have it set up. ... "
Device Compatibility
14820, routes, garmin, connect garmin com, connect app
+64%
-36%
" ... This is the best road bike computer. ... I have had no problems with this device. ... "
" ... This is the best road bike computer. ... I have had no problems with this device. ... "
" ... It was easy to sync my heartrate monitor and my powertap pedals to this Garmin. ... "
" ... Configuration requires configuration of 1) the device, 2) the Garmin connect program on your mobile phone and 3) your account on connect.garmin.com. ... Note that you have to be "friends" on connect.garmin.com before you can do a group track with someone. ... "
" ... One of the better reasons to have the Garmin Connect app on your phone is to support "incident detection", a feature which will phone-home if the the 820 thinks you've crashed. ... "
" ... One of the better reasons to have the Garmin Connect app on your phone is to support "incident detection", a feature which will phone-home if the the 820 thinks you've crashed. ... "
" ... ANT+ connectivity is totally great and much better than the Bluetooth Smart I was using with my phone. ... "
" ... This is all you will need for a bike computer. ... "
Battery Life
12life, drain, 2 hours, limp, hours
+58%
-42%
" ... Battery life is great even if you are an endurance rider. ... "
" ... Battery life is good to good-plus, but not great, and, of course, depends a lot on the features you have activated. ... I'll separately post a review there when I've run it through some more paces, but, significant positives include: (i) super-long battery life (I’m getting close to 15 hours) ... With Varia on added to this mix, my rough estimate is about 9 hours total riding time. ... "
" ... I also need to test how long the battery lasts (will it get me through a double centrury?) ... and if I can charge and record a ride at the same time. ... "
" ... Battery Saver mode available to limp home ... "
" ... Battery Saver mode available to limp home ... "
Software Platform
11route, software, garmin connect, garmin, routes
+18%
-82%
" ... Came with European maps. ... "
" ... I can’t figure out how to download apps to the unit even though it appears to work. ... "
" ... This is a European model w Europe maps. ... "
" ... This is a European model w Europe maps. ... "
" ... Also, there is a bug that many other people has that affect garmin 820 explore edition that fails to update. ... "
" ... Takes a little time to get used to the Garmin Connect interface and uploading routes if you're used to ridewithgps. ... "
" ... Takes a little time to get used to the Garmin Connect interface and uploading routes if you're used to ridewithgps. ... "
" ... Garmin is up to software update 5.2. ... "
GPS
11gps, maps, route, cadence, software
+73%
-27%
" ... Purchased a second Garmin speed and cadence sensor for my road bike. ... "
" ... Purchased a second Garmin speed and cadence sensor for my road bike. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it can be peared to your phone as well as the Garmin Varia Radar. ... "
" ... I like the GPS but it does not come with maps. ... For $400 you would expect a GPS with maps. ... "
" ... Great GPS for cycling you can customize the Garmin as you like with the app store. ... "
" ... Well done, Garmin! ... "
" ... Greatest Garmin yet~ ... "
Ease of Use
10friendly, easy to use, touchscreen, interface, display
+90%
-10%
" ... The touchscreen and easy to understand menu driven display make it easy to use. ... "
" ... A great little device, clear screen, easy to use with all the features of my 1000, only smaller. ... "
" ... I love all of the functions and it is easy to use. ... "
" ... You can give it directions you prefer to travel first. ... "
" ... You can give it directions you prefer to travel first. ... "
" ... Could be a little more user friendly ... "
" ... Could be a little more user friendly ... "
" ... Smaller device and friendly user interface. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 2.3 meters
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