Garmin Edge 840 & 540 In-Depth Review // Enhanced ClimbPro, Solar Charging, Dual-Band, and More!

I have a 520 so I’m trying to decide between 540 or 840

I have 520 now which one is recommended to move on? 540 or 840?

Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing.

Hello thank you for the video! Currently I hate ClimbPro. As someone that climbs 1,000,000 feet per year I don't find any value in it. I have deactivated it on my 1040 Solar. I hated it popping up while I had my primary screen with power data, HR, cadence etc. I also hated it popping up as I had a course loaded in and what I needed more importantly was the next cue not ClimbPro. The default metrics on ClimbPro are completely irrelevant to me. I don't need to know my speed I don't need to know how much is left of a climb or the gain remaining. So my question is how can I modify the ClimbPro screen to show my power, w/kg, HR or my preferred metrics?

Will or is this feature climb pro, within the edge explore 2? So I need more on call navigation rather than planned routes

Thanks for those wonderfull reviews! Keep it up ;)

Has there been any improvement for MTB trail navigation?

Nice review! I'd be interested in an 840 (solar) vs. 1040 (solar) comparison now that you've had the 1040 for almost a year. I'm in the market for something with a long battery life and touchscreen like the 1040, but now the 840 complicates the decision...

530, 540 or explore 2? I don't use strava segments or a power meter. I like the climb pro free ride 2.0 feature on the 540/840 but maybe climb pro 1.0 with premade routes is fine too. Of course the best one would be the 840 with touchscreen, but that's too expensive. I also have a smartwatch showing me some training effect, v02 max, etc so maybe I don't need all those fancy datas on the 530/540/840. What are your thoughts? Thanks a lot for the future reply

Is there a setting to show the percent gradient with a decimal value? For example, 7.4% instead of 7% gradient.

Does anyone know why the 840 won't update any maps through GARMIN EXPRESS with a no space message.....I guess I have to remove any preloaded maps?

My gps broke and it’s not a cost that I was planning and I’m a week away from a long trip, so needed a solution. There seems to be some good sales on the 530, ordered one for 180 eur. Even with this new one here, pretty sure I’ll have some great value.

840 with buttons looks tempting, plus ability to change mounting tabs.
I love my 530 but mounting tabs broke during an unplanned dismount, so it’s rubber-banded on.
Maps are time consuming with buttons only when lost, but touch-screen is often useless in the high humidity where I live.
I’ll have to get one.

Fantastic review..

You think the Free ride climb pro will come to the Garmin watches?

How many data fields can be selected on edge?

WOW! Amazing video and content. Thank you SO much providing this overview. Been using 530's (his/hers) for several years. No issues to speak of. However, the new climb pro feature looks pretty appealing. Could be an upgrade in the near future. Thanks again so much for info. Cheers! (PS Still loving my F7X!)

very in depth review and awesome video quality. I just purchased the 840 and don't regret it at all. Ive been using it for MTBing and its so feature rich. The touchscreen itself is a blessing over just only having buttons

How does a Garmin Fenix watch compare for biking?

Just returned my second edge 530 due to barometer issue (same issue on both devices). Wet sensor. Considering to buy 540. Wondneing if this issue Is fixed.

I want to like the garmins, but software always felt so finicky, and designed by windows 95 specialist. Why won’t garmin invest in design and stability is beyond me.

During the usage of Climb Pro on my Edge 840 (no course loaded) how to get the upper data fields to display: Distance to the top and Asc. remaining? I always get a nav. map which I don't want as it takes up half my screen.

Bought a 540 and had to adjust the screen brightness to 40%. The automatic setting is too hard to see.

Thank you for the great video. Very informational. I would highly suggest if you could please SLOW DOWN in your speech and break it down to smaller segments. This will allow for more information retention and easability to watch the videos. Thank again!

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I’m definitely thinking seriously about the 840 now. Thanks

Unfortunately, the strava live segments are almost useless if you want to keep your rides private. What I mean is that you cannot race your own PRs. After contacting Garmin they sad that not being able to access your PR on your device that actually recorded it is a feature, not a bug. 😞

Terrific review, as usual. I appreciate your thoroughness, attention to detail, and great production quality. I would be interested in your thoughts comparing the 840 and 1040. Thanks.

nice one, thnx

What do you prefer 1030 plus or 840 sir ? Give me the reason .thanks

Great review, thanks. How do you get those colored datafields and icons on there?

Hi. Great video as always 👏😀I wonder about the readability and brightness in dark conditions, what option do you have then? Do you have to set the backlight to always on manually each time when riding in the dark just like I have to do on my 520 plus, or is there some neat automatic mode?

Awesome & Thanks :)

How do you get an emulator/simulator to overlay on the screen? I would like to run one on my computer to browse the climb pro climbs without fumbling around on the device.

Thanks for this review! I haven't found anything relating to details on Trailforks routes and the 540-1040 Garmin series. On the Fenix models, we can navigate to specific trails on the Trailforks app, but can't seem to find this feature on my 840. Any tips relating to this? Thanks!

i dont have the three dots on climb explore widget. how do i enable it?

hence, when i ride (with preloaded course or free ride) it only show climb profile, but i can't get the detailed Climb Pro page. what should i do
i had this when still using 830

Thank you for the reviews of both units. I currently have the Edge 130 Plus and feel like I've outgrown it. Leaning towards the 540 Solar since I don't need the touchscreen feature (that's what my phone is for) same for the storage unit.

Nice review. I bought a 840 Solar and I'm very happy with it

Hello, I have a Garmin 540 device. I cannot use the ClimbPro feature. I would be very happy if you could help me.
thanks

Switched from wahoo to 840 and at first it looks not so easy and ergonomic as bolt but its packed with features. Garmin connect is great - no need to subscribe to TP premium to properly analyse workouts. With garmin wearable like fenix or other watch it’s great and hard to beat - especially if you want to progress with your workouts and health stats.

Garmin 840 and 540 are overpriced units. Except the Route free ClimbPro it is not worth upgrading considering the high prices. Garmin has started to take full advantage of folks who are in Garmin Echo system. I hope they provide provide periodic sales/discounts to retain their customers.

Thanks for another great review DesFit as always 😁👍

Is your Vo2 max really 63???

I’m thinking of returning my 1040 for 840. I’d get 100 bucks back. I’ll have buttons and touchscreen choice too.
Should I? Talk to me Goose.

Amazing video Des. Looking forward to your next new bike computer video

What would be your pick between 1040 and 840 when they are similarly priced? For road and XC MTB use mainly.

My previous garmin had a touch screen I think it was the 810 and I was searching for a new one and it came down to the 540 or the 840 I wasn't interested in solar although I think that would be good for a bike trip, but not necessary with this battery life on either 1 but today I landed on the 840 and I can't wait till it arrives great video thanks for your informative help with my decision.😊

hey no one noticed, that table looks like giant phone

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Thanks, this was really helpful!