Mapping is a breeze to navigate with all the expected information displayed on the high-res colour screen. The Edge 830 is a great training tool, and when teamed with Garmin Connect and a power meter can calculate metrics like V02 Max, FTP, recovery, Training Load, nutrition, hydration with the list going on and on. The only buttons on the unit are for on/ off, adding new laps, and to start and stop rides. Garmin has worked hard to ensure any niggles with the previous models' touchscreens and processing speed have been ironed out and the result is an easy-to-use, lightweight unit that packs a lot into its compact casing.Īs you can imagine, many of the features in the previous models are found here, but this time navigating them is a lot simpler thanks to the touchscreen, which includes an ambient light sensor and is still swipeable even in the wet or with gloves on.
Garmin edge 530 full#
Read the full review of the Garmin Edge 530 for more. Its battery life comes in at about 20 hours and it uses GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellites. So, on your next ride, the Edge 530 reviews your warm-up to suggest what effort you should aim for in the ride. Impressively, you can also receive recovery advice. When riding takes you inside, the Edge 530 is also compatible with indoor trainers, allowing you to control the resistance, ride at a set wattage or follow a pre-recorded course profile. With Strava Live and Komoot connectivity, you can even upload gaming apps should you wish, which of course are strictly to be used when recovering off the bike. There's the ability to link up with your smartphone to track groups and to transmit location data to friends at home as you ride. You also get ClimbPro, and even the ability to set nutrition and hydration alerts throughout a ride.Īs expected, there's a wealth of compatibility within the Edge 530 using both the ANT+ and BLE protocols, letting you link up power meters, smart trainer controls and a variety of associated remote controls for devices such as the Varia light system. Performance features include a myriad of training metrics and stats, with assistance to decipher them to plan training and progress riding.
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It has exactly the same dimensions and comes with a colour screen, but is controlled using a range of buttons on its two sides rather than the Edge 830's touchscreen.
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Visually, the Edge 530 is very similar to the Edge 830.