GarminEdge 540 GPS Computer(Return to Product Page)

Bought this unit on sale. So it ticked the box on value. I was looking at a lightweight GPS unit and easy functionality. This unit doesn't have a touch screen which took time to get use to. If I had it to do over again, I would buy the touch screen version. But, I'm not complaining.

The Edge 540 replaced my 520 which suffered an unfortunate MTB death. With the 540 Garmin fixed all things I hated about the 520 including battery life, user interface, random shutdowns, bad buttons and readability. I recommend the 540 without reservation.

Right now I'm only using the basic functions, but I am extremely happy. The dashboard that I set up has 10 key indicators that I monitor regularly during my rides. I plan on riding in some nearby cities in the near future and will explore the map features at that time.

I really enjoy the map function when doing a new route, it is easy to read and is clear during tricky intersections.

Primary use is road cycling.

Easy to sync with other Garmin devices.

The start / stop button is a little too easy to bump while scrolling.

Wonderful, no complaints

I had the Edge 530 for the last 3 years and was happy with it. When the 540 went on sale I replaced my wife's 130 with the 530 and have been enjoying the added functionality of the Edge 540.

Larger screen is very nice. Easier to read. It's been a challenge to learn exactly how to use the seven different buttons (don't have touch screen which for me is probably a good thing!). Frequent software updates occasionally delays the start of my rides. But the features during rides (warnings about roundabouts, climbs, PR comparisons, segments, etc.) are great! I still have a lot to learn about additional functionality like downloading routes, creating segments, gear, etc. Looking forward to getting to know my Edge 540 even better.