Garmin Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 540 Solar, and Edge 840 Solar are About to Launch – Here are all the Details
March 25, 2023
It’s the news we’ve been waiting for. The latest models in Garmin’s Edge 8xx and 5xx product lines are about to launch, following last year’s Edge 1040 release.
The Edge 530 and 830 are still the best bike computers money can buy, more or less, coming at a more affordable price and more attractive form factor than the premium Edge 1040. Both bike computers launched way back in 2019 though — an entire epoch ago, back in the before times. Now they’re finally, finally getting the upgrade we’ve been anticipating since 2021. The Edge 540 and Edge 840 are about to launch, and they come with Solar editions too.
We’ve got all the details. Release date and prices are at the very end, sorry.
Garmin Edge 540
Garmin’s marketing copy: “Introduce the rider you are today to the one you’ll be tomorrow. The Edge 540 cycling computer offers targeted adaptive coaching when used with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor. It helps you manage your efforts by providing power targets throughout a course plus stamina insights, so you know how much gas is left in the tank. Get superior positional accuracy under dense tree cover or the urban canyon, thanks to multi-band GNSS technology. It features button controls that work in any conditions. Whether you’re riding roads, trails, gravel or indoor, you can benefit from insights and workouts that will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for upcoming races or personal milestones.”
Features:
- Advanced GPS cycling computer with button controls combines superior navigation, planning and performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity
- Battery life: up to 26 hours in demanding use cases; up to 42 hours in battery saver mode
- View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; based on your event, get personalized coaching that adapts to your current training load and recovery when riding with a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Find your way in the most challenging environments with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positioning accuracy
- See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with the ClimbPro ascent planner, now available on every ride – no course required; view on your Edge device and in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone for ride planning
- Classify your strengths as a cyclist, and compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course, so you can focus your training and improvement in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
- Get stamina insights while you ride, so you can keep an eye on how much longer you can really push it, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Stay on top of your training program with prompts to complete missed workouts
- Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails plus searchable points of interest
- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone
- Through the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone, pair with your favorite apps and platforms, including Strava, Komoot, TrainingPeaks and many more
| Battery life | Up to 26 hours in demanding use Up to 42 hours in battery saver mode |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8″ (57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6mm) |
| Weight | 2.8 oz (80.3g) |
Garmin Edge 540 Solar
Garmin’s marketing copy: “Introduce the rider you are today to the one you’ll be tomorrow. The Edge 540 Solar cycling computer offers targeted adaptive coaching when used with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor. It helps you manage your efforts by providing power targets throughout a course plus stamina insights, so you know how much gas is left in the tank. Ride longer with solar charging, and get superior positional accuracy under dense tree cover or the urban canyon, thanks to multi-band GNSS technology. It features button controls that work in any conditions. Whether you’re riding roads, trails, gravel or indoor, you can benefit from insights and workouts that will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for upcoming races or personal milestones.”
- Advanced GPS cycling computer with button controls combines superior navigation, planning and performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity
- Battery life: in demanding use cases, get up to 26 hours or up to 32 hours with solar charging in direct sunlight (75,000 lux); in battery saver mode, get up to 42 hours or up to 60 hours with solar charging in direct sunlight (75,000 lux); during daytime rides, solar adds up to 25 minutes per hour in battery saver mode
- View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; based on your event, get personalized coaching that adapts to your current training load and recovery when riding with a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Find your way in the most challenging environments with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positional accuracy
- See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with the ClimbPro ascent planner, now available on every ride – no course required; view on your Edge device and in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone for ride planning
- Classify your strengths as a cyclist, and compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course, so you can focus your training and improvement in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
- Get stamina insights while you ride, so you can keep an eye on how much longer you can really push it, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Stay on top of your training program with prompts to complete missed workouts
- Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails plus searchable points of interest
- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone
- Through the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone, pair with your favorite apps and platforms, including Strava, Komoot, TrainingPeaks and many more
| Battery life | With solar charging in direct sunlight: Up to 32 hours in demanding use Up to 60 hours in battery saver mode |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8″ (57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6mm) |
| Weight | 3 oz (84.9g) |
Garmin Edge 840
Garmin’s marketing copy: “Introduce the rider you are today to the one you’ll be tomorrow. The Edge 840 touchscreen cycling computer offers targeted adaptive coaching when used with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor. It helps you manage your efforts by providing power targets throughout a course plus stamina insights, so you know how much gas is left in the tank. Get superior accuracy under dense tree cover or the urban canyon, thanks to multi-band GNSS technology. It features button controls that work in any environment matched with a responsive touchscreen so you can tap, pan and swipe on the fly. Whether you’re riding roads, trails, gravel or indoor, you can benefit from insights and workouts that will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for upcoming races or personal milestones.”
Features
- Advanced GPS cycling computer with touchscreen and button control combines superior navigation, planning and performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity
- Battery life: up to 26 hours in demanding use cases; up to 32 hours in battery saver mode
- View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; based on your event, get personalized coaching that adapts to your current training load and recovery when riding with a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Find your way in the most challenging environments with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positioning accuracy
- See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with the ClimbPro ascent planner, now available on every ride – no course required; view on your Edge device and in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone for ride planning
- Classify your strengths as a cyclist, and compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course, so you can focus your training and improvement in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
- Get stamina insights while you ride, so you can keep an eye on how much longer you can really push it, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Stay on top of your training program with prompts to complete missed workouts
- Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails plus searchable points of interest
- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone
- Through the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone, pair with your favorite apps and platforms, including Strava, Komoot, TrainingPeaks and many more
| Battery life | Up to 26 hours in demanding use Up to 32 hours in battery saver mode |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8″ (57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6mm) |
| Weight | 2.8 oz (80.3g) |
Garmin Edge 840 Solar
Garmin’s marketing copy: “Introduce the rider you are today to the one you’ll be tomorrow. The Edge 840 Solar touchscreen cycling computer offers targeted adaptive coaching when used with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor. It helps you manage your efforts by providing power targets throughout a course plus stamina insights, so you know how much gas is left in the tank. Ride longer with solar charging, and get superior accuracy under dense tree cover or the urban canyon, thanks to multi-band GNSS technology. It features button controls that work in any environment matched with a responsive touchscreen so you can tap, pan and swipe on the fly. Whether you’re riding roads, trails, gravel or indoor, you can benefit from insights and workouts that will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and prepare for upcoming races or personal milestones.”
Features
- Advanced GPS cycling computer with touchscreen and button control combines superior navigation, planning and performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity
- Battery life: in demanding use cases, get up to 26 hours or up to 32 hours with solar charging in direct sunlight (75,000 lux); in battery saver mode, get up to 42 hours or up to 60 hours with solar charging in direct sunlight (75,000 lux); during daytime rides, solar adds up to 25 minutes per hour in battery saver mode
- View daily suggested workouts and training prompts on screen; based on your event, get personalized coaching that adapts to your current training load and recovery when riding with a compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Find your way in the most challenging environments with multi-band GNSS technology that provides enhanced positioning accuracy
- See remaining ascent and grade when climbing so you can gauge your effort with the ClimbPro ascent planner, now available on every ride – no course required; view on your Edge device and in the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone for ride planning
- Classify your strengths as a cyclist, and compare your cycling ability to the demands of a specific course, so you can focus your training and improvement in the right areas, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Manage your efforts with the power guide feature, which recommends power targets throughout a course, when paired with your compatible power meter
- Get stamina insights while you ride, so you can keep an eye on how much longer you can really push it, when paired with your compatible power meter and heart rate monitor
- Stay on top of your training program with prompts to complete missed workouts
- Ride like a local, whatever your bike type, with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails plus searchable points of interest
- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone
- Through the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone, pair with your favorite apps and platforms, including Strava, Komoot, TrainingPeaks and many more
| Battery life | With solar charging in direct sunlight: Up to 32 hours in demanding use Up to 60 hours in battery saver mode |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.4 x 0.8″ (57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6mm) |
| Weight | 3 oz (84.9g) |
Release Date and Pricing
April 11. That’s our (somewhat informed) prediction.
Regardless of whether we’re right about the exact date, launch day is imminent. And it will probably be on a Tuesday.
Pricing is as follows:
Garmin Edge 540 – $349.99
Garmin Edge 540 Solar – $449.99
Garmin Edge 840 – $449.99
Garmin Edge 840 Solar – $549.99
The End
Oh yeah, they use USB-C charging now too. Anyway. Check back for the press release later, unless Garmin blacklists us for this article.