Product Comparison: Garmin Edge 820 vs Garmin Edge 1000-1

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Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer for Performance and Racing

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General Specifications

About the Product

GPS Bike Computer for Performance and Racing. Lightweight and compact with 2.3-inch high-resolution, capacitive touch display that works with gloves and when wet. GroupTrack¹ feature keeps tabs on everyone in your riding pack. Advanced performance monitoring includes VO2 max, recovery advisor, Strava live segments, FTP, performance condition and advanced cycling dynamics². Built-in incident detection³ included; compatible with cycling awareness accessories such as Varia Vision™, Varia™ smart bike lights and rearview radar. Bike-specific navigation preloaded with Garmin Cycle Map for turn-by-turn navigation.

Bike Computer for Competing, Connecting and Navigating. In-ride competitions through Garmin Connect™ segments. On-road or off-road navigation and points of interest with preloaded Garmin Cycle Map. Input a distance and choose from up to 3 round-trip ride options. Instant uploads to Garmin Connect™ Mobile to analyze and share.

Brand

Garmin

Model

Edge 820

Edge 1000

Origin

USA

Key Specs

Sensors

Barometric altimeter

Type Of Tracking

GPS/GLONASS

Tracking Details

Time, Distance, Location, Power phase, Heart rate, Speed, Calories

Time, Distance, Speed, Location, Calories, Heart rate, Power phase

Type Of Tracking

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer for Performance and Racing

I have really loved the extra features on this computer plus the small size.
The 820 is almost perfect size, the navigation is great and the screen is clear and easy to see in the bright sunlight.
GPS easier to use than cell phone which can have gaps in coverage.
My impressions about 820 after some rides: Acquires GPS signal very fast. The touchscreen works flawlessly. Very easy to configure and operate
Its difficult to use the touchscreen while riding, software still needs some work when used with utilities of a strava premium account such as beacon and call and text display.

Garmin Edge 1000-1 Color Touchscreen GPS

Device does everything thing that you expect from a Garmin with a great display, speed and intuitive navigation.
The best large GPS bike computer. User interface is due for an update but this computer still cannot be beat. Easy to pair with accessories like power meter, phone, etc.
The additional support for Bluetooth connectivity to your cellphone, built-in Wi-Fi and LiveTrack makes this everything you need.
Superb, that thing detects everything possible, great device.
I can't get an accurate heart rate, the screen freezes too often and I missed the return date by a day.

Size & Weight

Height

2.9 in.

4.4 in.

Width

1.9 in.

2.3 in.

Depth

0.8 in.

Weight

2.4 oz.

4.0 oz.

Display

Display Size

2.3”

1.5" x 2.6"

Resolution

200 x 265 pixels

240 x 400 pixels

Touchscreen

Yes

3D-Map View

Yes

Touchscreen
3D-Map View

What customers say about "Display"

Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer for Performance and Racing

Great display readability day and night.
I also like the size of the device and the screen.
My sweat also seems to trigger touches on the display - randomly going into settings menus and changing things.
Slow reaction in displaying new course direction after a turn.
It works fine but the screen size is just too small.

Garmin Edge 1000-1 Color Touchscreen GPS

Coupled with the brilliant display and large screen size, the outer design characteristics of the Edge 1000 is far superior to other models.
The display was easy to see, it alerts you when turns are coming up and counts down the distance to the turn.
If you're using it to display data it's great. The high resolution improves the display more than I expected from the 800/810 series.
At first glance at the Edge 1000, its screen size is quite impressive!
The screen is very easy to see and read in midday sun and the screen size makes it easy to put a lot of data up or less with huge fonts.

Features

Maps & Memory

Waypoints/favorites/locations 200, Routes: 100 Courses, Riding history up to 200 hours, Ability to add maps, Basemap

Waypoints/favorites/locations 200, Routes: 100 Courses, Riding history up to 200 hours, Ability to add maps, Basemap, Storage and Power Capacity

Realtime Map Updates

Smartphone Compatible

Yes

Interfaces

USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Environmental Protections

IPX7

Extras

Customizable data pages, Auto Pause, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Auto Lap, V02 max, Virtual Partner, Auto scroll, Cycling Courses, Time/distance alerts, Cycle Map, Compatible with Vector™, Power meter compatible, Foot pod capable, Garmin Connect, Automatic sync, Compatible with Varia™ bike radar and lights, Edge® remote compatibility

Customizable data pages, Auto Pause, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Auto Lap, Virtual Partner, Auto scroll, Cycling Courses, Time/distance alerts, Cycle Map, Compatible with Vector™, Power meter compatible, Garmin Connect, Automatic sync

Realtime Map Updates
Smartphone Compatible

What customers say about "Features"

Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer for Performance and Racing

Varia radar, bluetooth, wi-fi and incident detection. They all seem to work well.
Integration with the Varia radar is, actually, pretty cool and useful.
It's small and a good-looking unit.
The Varia Radar taillight is the best reason to own this expensive computer.
I COULD NOT get this thing to connect to the included sensors or bluetooth on my Samsung Galaxy S8+.

Garmin Edge 1000-1 Color Touchscreen GPS

The additional features such as the route mapping allows you to create routes based on your pre-determined distance. This is helpful when you are riding in an area you are not familiar with.
This is an amazing instrument for a cyclist. I have entered several courses into it, and it guides me exactly where I need to go.
Another great feature that Garmin has added to the Edge 1000 is the fact that the unit comes pre-loaded with detailed street maps and can plan routes on the fly.
The stupid Virtual Partner can't be turned off, and as a result, it spends much more battery.
Still have lots of Bluetooth dropout issues with my edge and smartphone.

Battery

Battery Life

15 hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery Type
Battery Life

What customers say about "Battery"

Garmin Edge 820 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer for Performance and Racing

Battery life is good to good-plus, but not great, and, of course, depends a lot on the features you have activated.
Battery-wise, on a recent 75 mile ride, the Explore 1000, with navigation, remote and bluetooth on, but wi-fi and Varia off, I would have gotten about a total of 12 hours
The best feature is the battery save. I rode in a 175 mile ride for about 11.5 hours in battery save mode. When I finished, still had a bit over 50% battery left.
After round about 7hrs of Screen On Time the 820's battery is drained.
Works when battery is charged but it’s only been less than 6 mos. and it seems I’m not getting the full life of the battery. Only 4 hours into a ride and battery is in RED.

Garmin Edge 1000-1 Color Touchscreen GPS

The battery life is shorter than the 800 but still plenty for a very, very long day of riding.
Battery life didn't seem like it would hardly ever be an issue.
Battery doesn't last an all day ride. Very disappointing.
I like everything about this device except for the poor battery life.
Unfortunately, the battery life is terrible. I only get 6-7 hours before the unit dies.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, EAC

Manufacturer warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

MSRP

349.99 $

499.99 $

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