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Garmin Edge 830 GPS Computer

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Review by mooie

Reviewed 10/12/2019
by mooie
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago
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So much faster than my previous 510!

Overall I'm happy I chose the 810 but the software has some bugs. It froze on me on multiple occasions right before the ride. I hope they figure it out whatever is causing that.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/1/2019
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Excellent in every aspect.

As in every new product there are always kinks to work out. There were several bugs in the software which were fixed in a beta release that tech support provided. A newer release was issued which I am sure corrected other problems and did not reintroduce my previous issues.

There are so many features and menu pages that requires a fairly steep learning curve. My primary interest is in downloading routes that I create in RideWithGPS which works very smoothly. Only missing feature is the ability to set the Odometer to a specific value but can be done with a ConnectIQ app that allows you to add a new field and supply a starting value.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/28/2019
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
PHL, PA
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Finally a touch screen that works well!

After having used my 510 for the past 5 years and the etrex touch for the past 3, Garmin has finally figured out how to combine the best of both worlds!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/28/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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It just works.

The battery life is great and I like the touch screen. I don't have any complaints.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/27/2021
by Anonymous
Knoxville TN
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Great item.

The Edge 830 does everything that I was after in a bike computer. Simple to use and provides great feedback.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/17/2021
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Intuitive and simple to use

Touch screen is clear and easy yo use. Setting the display to personalized settings was simple.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/3/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
awesome device!

great stats and trailforks maps....what else do you need?

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Review by Gary Sandel

Reviewed 5/13/2021
by Gary Sandel
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
This is my first cycling computer and I really like it!

I use it every time I ride my bike either on the road or my trainer. And now I am planning to use it on my runs too. So far, I have not seen any flaws yet.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/5/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Great product

Larger screen is great. Functionality and ease of use is also great. Loaded with features. A little on the pricey side.

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Review by Jesterrider

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 9/21/2018
by Jesterrider
Cycling Enthusiast
Central Illinois
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6 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Meets and exceeds expectations

I have been using my Garmin Edge 820 for about six weeks, including a trip in the Canadian Rockies. I have found the Edge 820 to be very accurate in the data that it provides (speed, distance, heart rate, elapse time, course, altitude), and very reliable. The battery life is better than my Edge 800. I do not usually answer my phone or respond to messages while I am riding, but the blue tooth connection to my smart phone is very convenient in telling me who is messaging or calling me, thus allowing me to answer or respond if I need to.

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Review by Kurt Arehart

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 2/18/2020
by Kurt Arehart
Cycling Enthusiast
Raleigh, NC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Dependable, accurate navigation tool.

I use the Edge 820 mostly for pure navigation, with little concern for training metrics.

After a rough start, I learned from fellow 820 users that when using a course developed in RideWithGPS, best to download as a TCX file, and never accept the Navigate To Start? prompt. Following these two tips, I have enjoyed a series of flawless navigation performances, including course types that used to trip up my Edge Touring, like heavy greenway content, out-n-backs and lollypop loops.

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Review by Mark A

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 5/9/2019
by Mark A
Cycling Enthusiast
Princeton NJ
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Disappointing

Horrible battery life compared to other models, even with most features disabled.

Touchscreen can be problematic to operate, esp. when there is precipitation.

The amount of features are amazing but after a while you start to ask yourself just how many you actually need. I found myself disabling most either out of the need for simplicity andor improving the battery.

Latest firmware upgrades corrupted the sync process (11.0 fixed finally).

In doing some research, the 500 series seems to be a better fit for me and will deliver much better battery life, i.e. it will survive 75-100 miles for a ride with juice to spare.

Sorry, Garmin, this unit was a bit underwhelming for what I paid.

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Review by TC

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 8/20/2018
by TC
Cycling Enthusiast
nj
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5 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Better but still a few bugs

I may have reviewed this already but I don't see it and now I have been using it for about a month. I agree with people that say the touch screen is not something for Garmin to be proud of. It can take several taps to get it to respond. It, therefore, is not up to date in this technology. That said, it otherwise works extremely well. I am not sure it is worth the upgrade to a so-so touchpad from the button 520 model, but it is very good. The one thing to note is that the beeper (if you are using a Garmin Varia with it) is quite faint. Use the included handlebar mount and I can't hear it at all. However, use it with a 3rd party mount that is metal and open in the back and I can hear the beep every time. Another minor problem is how long it takes for the incline percent to measure correctly. Not that important but it should respond better. Overall, despite that, very happy with it. Also, there are many display options to make it better set up for you.

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Review by USPSTREK

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 7/10/2017
by USPSTREK
Cycling Enthusiast
COLORADO
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3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
My new 820 is just pefect for my cycling training-

Moving up from my Garmin 500 to the Garmin 820 is night and day, I only have more pros than cons since I only had it only 2 months in use, but its definitely technology in the right direction.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 7/6/2017
by Anonymous
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent GPS

If you're as tied into Garmin for your training needs like I am, then this is a great addition. The data and its integration with Garmin Connect and other sites is great. The only downside is the touchscreen is not that great. The 800 was better but the 800 doesn't integrate with Varia Vision

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Review by jimifan73

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 6/22/2017
by jimifan73
Competitive Racer
Indiana
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Display is nice, but I wish it was the size of the 800.

I had a 510 that worked fine but I wanted to upgrade. The upgrades were the color touch screen, improved maps, and a few minor software things. The display is good, but essentially the same size as what I had. IMHO the 1000 is too big and the 510 is too small. The 800 seemed to be Goldilocks, but for some reason Garmin didn't stick with it.

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Review by Old and in the way

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 6/19/2017
by Old and in the way
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Just what I was looking for

I purchased the 820 to replace my 800 with map card. It is a little smaller and I like the new features like how it links to my iPhone. It came with an out front mount which was a nice touch. I like lots of data as I helps me focus on something other than how tired I am.

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Review by Flash Bazbo

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 5/30/2017
by Flash Bazbo
Competitive Racer
Middle Tennessee
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Updated with crisper controls and more features.

I previously owned a Garmin Edge 1000. I use the computer for training rides and racing - occasionally venturing out on long exploring rides. The map on the 820, although smaller, works just as well as the 1000 ever did. Sharp resolution. And the control buttons on the 820 are much more crisp and positive. I also prefer the smaller size.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 1/2/2017
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
San Francisco
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10 of 11 customers found this review helpful.
Good navigation in a small package

I also have an old Edge 500 (bombproof!) and an Edge 1000. The new 820 has a longer battery life than the 1000. The navigation is of course not quite as visible, given the 820's smaller screen size, however, it still navigates well...even on dirt trails. They have improved the software, with the latest update allowing 3 different 'sensitivity' settings for the touch screen.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Garmin Edge 820
Reviewed 8/8/2019
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Rochester NY
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Another great garmin!

A great garmin at a good price. Replaced my 810 with this 820 and the only new feature that I use is the ability to sync over WiFi. Overall a great unit at a decent price.

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