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Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520 GPS Bike Computers

February 25, 2017 by Average Joe Cyclist

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AvatarThe range of Garmin Edge bike computers can be confusing, so I did a lot of hands-on testing and research and wrote this comparison of the Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520 to help you choose. First I have a chart that highlights the key differences between these 3 bike computers. Then I discuss the key differences. Then I offer some advice on which Garmin Edge to buy, based on your needs. Finally, I present a very extensive chart comparing all of the key features of all 3 bike computers, for those who want to know every single detail.

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First off, here is a chart that highlights the differences between these three bike computers.

Chart Comparing Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520

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 Garmin Edge 1000Garmin Edge 820 table(2)Garmin Edge 520
Big pictureGreat for training and navigation. Screen size is a lot bigger than the 520 and 820, 2 cm taller, easier to view maps. Has a microSD slot for adding new maps (the 520 and 820 don’t have this). Color touchscreenGreat for training and navigation. All the features of the 1000, in a smaller unit - the same size as the 520. Color touchscreenGreat for training but not for navigation. Buttons, not touchscreen. Color
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Display resolution, W x H240 x 400 pixels; color200 x 265 pixels; color200 x 265 pixels; color
Screen size3" (7.6 cm) diagonal, high res2.3" (58.4 mm) diagonal, high res2.3" (58.4 mm) diagonal, high res
TouchscreenYesYesNo, buttons
Landscape mode available?YesNoNo
Weight4.0 oz (114.5 g)2.4 oz (67.7 g)2.1 oz (60 g)
Battery save mode available?Yes ( powers down the screen but continues to record your ride)Yes ( powers down the screen but continues to record your ride)No
History that can be stored on unitUp to 200 hours of historyUp to 200 hours of historyUp to 180 hours of history
Is the screen responsive to level of ambient lightYesYesNo
CONNECTIVITY
Incident detectionNoYes. Can be switched off if you are uninjuredYes. Can be switched off if you are uninjured
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units)YesYesNo
Smart phone Connected features (depends on having a Bluetooth enabled smartphone, and you may have to install the Garmin Connect mobile app on your phone)Yes - Live Tracking, Group Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, smart notifications (texts and calls)Yes - Live Tracking, Group Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, weather updates in real time, smart notifications (texts and calls)Yes - Live Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, weather updates in real time, smart notifications (texts and calls)
Accepts data cardsYes, including optional memory card in the micro-SD slotNo - there is no micro-SD card slot. However, it has 16 GB of internal memory, so you are unlikely to need a cardNo
CYCLING AND TRAINING FEATURES
Training calendar (The calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts or courses to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device)YesYesNo
MAPS AND NAVIGATION
Navigation?Yes - once you pick a location, it will guide you to that locationYes - once you pick a location, it will guide you to that locationNo, it cannot figure out how to get to places. However, you can upload a breadcrumbs course and then follow that. When doing that, you do get turn notifications, plus an alert if you go off course
Turn-by-turn guidance?Yes - just like a car GPS, it will warn you a turn is coming, and tell you when to turn (with text and a beep)Yes - just like a car GPS, it will warn you a turn is coming, and tell you when to turn (with text and a beep)Yes, for courses you have downloaded from your computer
Preloaded basemap?Yes, preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with bike-specific navigation so it can give you turn-by-turn navigation instructionsYes, preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with bike-specific navigation so it can give you turn-by-turn navigation instructionsYes, but very basic. It's just to give you a rough idea of where you are
Points of Interest (POIs) specifically for cyclistsYesRequires optional City Navigator® maps to access general points of interestNo
Plan and download new routes to follow (a route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination)Yes. You can upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them; plus you can also enter in an address on the computer itself and it will create a routeYes. You can upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them; plus you can also enter in an address on the computer itself and it will create a routeYes. The Edge 520 lets you upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them, using pretty basic breadcrumb directions

Below is a visual of the differences between these 3 Garmin Edge bike computers.

Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520 GPS bike computers - which one is right for you? In the graphic above, left to right, are the Garmin Edge 1000, Edge 820, and Edge 520
Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520 GPS bike computers – which one is right for you? In the graphic above, left to right, are the Garmin Edge 1000, Edge 820, and Edge 520

This infographic sums up some of the key factors you might include in your decision.

This infographic sums up very briefly which Garmin Edge might be best for you. Read on for many more details!
This infographic sums up very briefly which Garmin Edge might be best for you. Read on for many more details!

So How to Decide: Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520?

All 3 are top-quality bike computers that offer a dazzling number of advanced bike training features. You can connect all 3 to a range of useful devices and sensors, such as heart rate monitors and power meters. They all have access to both GPS and Glonass satellite systems, so they acquire a GPS signal with lightning speed. All 3 will record your bike rides and will wirelessly transfer your data to Garmin Connect (or Strava, which you can read about here). All 3 offer live tracking – which means your partner (or other designated person) can track where you are. All 3 are very connected, with phone call and text message alerts. All 3 have beautiful color screens. But the prices are very different!

To simplify matters, I have summed up the 3 bike computers below.

The Garmin Edge 520, summed up

Garmin Edge 520. Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520
Garmin Edge 520

The Garmin Edge 520 has been widely hailed as the biggest leap forward in bike computers, ever. This model introduced new advanced performance and power analysis, including new Time in Zone, FTP (Functional Threshold Power) tracking, cycling-specific VO2 and recovery and cycling dynamics. However, these updates have all now been added to the Edge 820 and the Edge 1000.

You can read the complete specs of the Garmin Edge 520 bike computer in an in-depth review here.

The Garmin Edge 520 has gone back to button control, not touch screen control. Personally, I prefer button control. Sometimes I find screen swiping doesn’t work perfectly, especially in the rain. Button control gives you complete control, all the time, even with gloves on. On the other hand, many people prefer touchscreen control (which is offered by both the Edge 820 and the 1000). Some people find they have become so used to touchscreen controls that it has become intuitive. If this is you, you may find that not having touchscreen control is disconcerting or annoying.

Important: note that the Garmin Edge 520 does not give you cycling-specific maps and cannot calculate routes for you. For that you are going to have to look at the Edge 820 or Edge 1000. Or check out my comparison of the new Edge 1030 vs the Edge 1000 here. All you get with the Edge 520 are the most basic of maps, plus breadcrumbs-type navigation if you download courses to it. Also, thanks to new software upgrades, it can now has the incredibly useful feature of being able to give you turn-by-turn navigation prompts for routes that you devise yourself and download to it – as shown in this video:

As a welcome change in this very male-dominated field, here is a review of the Garmin Edge 520 by a woman reviewer.

In a nutshell, the Garmin Edge 520 is for you if you want absolutely premium bike training features in a medium-sized, light package, and can figure out your own routes. Plus, you are more into button control than touchscreen control.

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The Garmin Edge 820, summed up

The Garmin Edge 820 received a massive upgrade, and was introduced with brand new features that had never before been seen in Garmin Edge bike computers. These included Group Track, Incident Alert, Battery Save Mode and Stress Score. However, the Edge 520 now has almost all of those features (but not Group Track and Battery Save Mode), and the Edge 1000 now has almost all of those features (but not Incident  Alert, as it does not have a built-in acclerometer to do this with).

My unboxing the Garmin Edge 820 video below shows all that comes in the box (if you get the Edge 820 bundle), how to set it up, and the changes in appearance and menu options on this upgraded unit.

The Garmin Edge 820 offers a huge number of features, including advanced training options, great maps and turn-by-turn navigation, as well as connectivity with every possible sensor, and smart notifications. The Garmin Edge 820 is excellent for both bike training and figuring out routes, much like a car GPS. You can read a complete review of the Garmin Edge 820 here. You can read about the differences between the Edge 820 and the 1030 here.

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The Value of Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Strava still does not offer turn-by-turn navigation, despite the fact that the technology has been around for decades, and users have been asking for this feature for years
Strava still does not offer turn-by-turn navigation

Do not under-estimate the value of turn-by-turn navigation. This is a marvelous feature on the Edge 820 and the 1000. Basically it gives you warnings that a turn is coming (text and beeps – “Turn left on Smith Street in 150 feet,” “beep, beep!”), alerts you when you miss a turn, recalculates, and so on. Until recently I had thought that in a pinch, Google Maps could do the same. We tried this in Paris, and were hopelessly lost almost all the time. The app was just not up to the job of directing us along cycling-friendly routes. We kept ending up in dense, pretty scary traffic. Not only that, but – bizarrely – it seemed to be lost most of the time, and would keep changing directions on us every quarter block.

I also thought Strava might be a cheaper way to get directions, but in fact Strava – amazingly – still does not give turn-by-turn directions. This is despite the fact that the technology has been around for decades, and users have been asking for this feature for years. I experimented with this just a couple of days ago, as shown on the right. Even on a pre-loaded route, Strava only gives you an orange line to show your route, and a blue line to show what you are doing. You have to keep looking at the map to see if your blue line is still sticking to the orange line. I experimented with this while walking. But on a bike at speed, this is close to useless.

Read more about how to create a route on Strava and follow the route on your smart phone or on your Garmin Edge bike computer here. Basically, Strava is great for creating routes, but to follow it with turn-by-turn directions, you need to export the created route to a Garmin Edge bike computer with mapping abilities, such as the 1000, 820, or Explorer.

The Garmin Edge 1000, summed up

Garmin Edge 1000 is the top of the range of the Garmin line of premium bike computers - Garmin Edge 1000 vs 810
The Garmin Edge 1000 is the top of the range of the Garmin line of premium bike computers

The Garmin Edge 1000 offers a dazzling array of features, plus great user friendliness. Consequently, if you really need both high-end training metrics and high-end maps and navigation, connectivity with every possible sensor, smart notifications, and the ease of use that comes with a large, color screen, then the Garmin Edge Bike Computer 1000 may be the right bike computer for you.

The Edge 1000 has the largest screen of any bike computer. This makes it great for navigation. Plus, you can turn the Edge 1000 into landscape mode, so you can see the maps even more clearly. This feature is only available on the Edge 1000, which really looks more like a high end smart phone than a bike computer.

The Edge 1000 has the largest screen of any bike computer. This makes it great for navigation. Plus, you can turn the Edge 1000 into landscape mode, so you see the maps even more clearly. I really like the new icons based interface on the Garmin Edge 1000. Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520
The Edge 1000 has the largest screen of any bike computer. This makes it great for navigation. Plus, you can turn the Edge 1000 into landscape mode, so you see the maps even more clearly. I really like the new icons based interface on the Garmin Edge 1000

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The Differences Between the Garmin Edge 1000, 820 and 520, summed up

Maps and Navigation

If you need a bike computer that comes with useful, cycling-specific maps, and which you can use for navigation as it will calculate routes and give you turn-by-turn directions, then you probably need to rule out the Edge 520. Only the Edge 1000 and 820 come with these advanced navigation features (and of course the new 1030). The Edge 520 cannot figure out how to get to places. However, you can download a breadcrumbs route to the 520 and then follow that. When doing that, you can get turn-by-turn notifications, plus an alert if you go off course. However, it lacks the ability to “re-calculate” on the fly, which you may have come to rely on if you use a motor car GPS unit.

Touchscreen vs. Button Control

The Edge 1000 and 820 both have touchscreen navigation and control, while the Edge 520 is operated with buttons. So your preference on this matter is important. Bear in mind that there have been some user complaints about touchscreen controls on the Edge 820 in the rain. This problem has been corrected in the Edge 1030, which performs much better in the rain.

Does Size Matter to You?

These 3 bike computers have quite significant differences in size and weight. The Edge 1000 weighs 4 oz (114.5 g), the 820 weighs 2.4 oz (67.7 g), and the 520 weighs 2.1 oz (60 g). The 820 and the 520 are identical in size and display resolution: 2.3″ diagonal screens with 200 x 265 pixels high resolution. The Edge 1000 is very noticeably bigger, looking more like a smart phone. And of course, it is the only one that can go into landscape mode.

The Garmin Edge 820 (left) and the Garmin Edge 520 (right) are exactly the same size. Garmin Edge 100 vs 820 vs 520
The Garmin Edge 820 (left) and the Garmin Edge 520 (right) are exactly the same size

Really, the only way in which the 1000 is superior to the Edge 820, is that it has a substantially bigger screen (the Edge 1000 screen is over an inch taller). This means it is easier to see maps on the Edge 1000. Also, the bigger size makes it that much easier to control the touchscreen.

Plus, you can turn the Edge 1000 into landscape mode, so you see the maps even more clearly. You cannot do that with the 820. This could be a problem if you have eyesight that is less than excellent. I know that several people have chosen the 1000 over the 820 for that exact reason. In fact, I find the Garmin Edge 1000 is the only bike computer I can see without difficulty (with the exception of the much cheaper CatEye Padrone, but that of course is a whole different class of bike computer).

However, if you don’t have any vision issues, the Edge 820 offers a remarkable range of features in a substantially cheaper unit.

Micro-SD Slot

Of these 3 bike computers, only the Edge 1000 has a micro-SD slot for an external memory card. These are usually used to add on a whole lot of maps, for example if you were off to the Netherlands for a bike tour. However, the Edge 820 has 16 GM of internal memory into which you can download maps, so it is unlikely to be a problem. Bear in mind that you can delete maps you are not using, for example, if you immigrate. You can also download maps to the Edge 520, but if navigation is a primary concern for you, you are unlikely to have one of these.

Brand New Features on the Edge 820

Because the Edge 820 is the newest of these bike computers, it has several brand new features that the 520 and 1000 do not have.

GroupTrack on the Garmin Edge 820

Update: Now rolled out to the Edge 1000. The Garmin Edge 820 is the first Garmin Edge bike computer to offer the brand new GroupTrack feature. This lets you pair your device through Garmin Connect with other people’s compatible devices, so you can see where your riding buddies are, right on your bike computer screen. Here’s a video that shows you how the Garmin Edge 820 GroupTrack feature works:

Incident Alert on the Garmin Edge 820

Update: Now rolled out to the  Edge 520. The Garmin Edge 820 has a built-in ability to detect an “incident,” which is basically an event that seems to be a crash. It uses hardware called an accelerometer to do this. It will then notify a person who you have designated. If you fall off and you are fine, you have 20 seconds in which you can cancel the alert.

Battery Save Mode on the Garmin Edge 820

Update: Now rolled out to the Edge 1000. If you are worried about losing battery power, just put the bike computer into battery save mode. The screen will blank out, but it will keep recording your ride. You can bring the screen back to life at any time. This extends the battery life by several hours.

Stress Score on the Garmin Edge 820

Update: Now rolled out to the Edge 1000 and Edge 520. The Stress Score basically shows you on a graphical interface how much you stressed your body (in a good way) during a bike ride. I find this very useful, as it tells me objectively if I have pushed myself hard enough (or if I have pushed myself too hard).

Connect IQ Compatibility on the Garmin Edge 820

Update: Now rolled out to the Edge 1000 and Edge 520. The Garmin Edge 820 was the first Garmin to be compatible with the new Connect IQ. This basically means you can download apps for Connect IQ. Which is actually a lot more fun than it sounds – the apps include some really cool stuff, such as Uber, and the Strava Suffer Score. Since then, software updates have made the Edge 520 and Edge 1000 compatible with Connect IQ.

Bottom Line on Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520

  • Buy the Edge 520 if you don’t care about navigation, as it gives you all the training features you could want in a cheaper unit. UNLESS you really want touchscreen, in which case you might want to choose the Edge 820.
  • Buy the Edge 1000 if navigation is important and your eyes are not that great.
  • Buy the Edge 820 if navigation is important, plus you really need to have the brand new features it offers (such as the Battery Save Mode), and you can manage to see maps on a medium-sized unit just fine.

It comes down to what you need and value, and how much you are prepared to pay for it. It’s a tough choice, but somebody’s got to make it!

Finally, for those who want every single detail, this chart includes all of the key features on these three bike computers.

Chart Comparing Garmin Edge 1000 vs 820 vs 520

 
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Garmin Edge 1000
Garmin Edge 820 table(2)Garmin Edge 520
Big pictureGreat for training and navigation. Screen size is a lot bigger than the 520 and 820, over an inch taller, so it is easier to view maps. Has a microSD slot for adding new maps (the 520 and 820 don’t have this). Color touchscreenGreat for training and navigation. All the features of the 1000, and then some, in a smaller unit - the same size as the 520. Several great features, including Incident Alert, GroupTrack, Battery Save Mode and Stress Score. Color touchscreenGreat for training but not for navigation. Buttons, not touchscreen. Color
Lowest Price on Amazon Right Now:$329.99$249.99$170.96
Unit Size2 x 3.7 x 1"
(5.1 x 9.3 x 2.5 cm)
1.9” x 2.9” x 0.8”
(49.0 x 73.0 x 21.0 mm)
1.9” x 2.9” x 0.8”
(49.0 x 73.0 x 21.0 mm)
Display resolution, W x H240 x 400 pixels; color200 x 265 pixels; color200 x 265 pixels; color
Screen size3" (76 mm) diagonal, high res2.3" (58.4 mm) diagonal, high res2.3" (58.4 mm) diagonal, high res
TouchscreenYesYesNo, buttons
Landscape mode available?YesNoNo
Water ratingIPX7 (able to withstand immersion in water up to 1 m - 3.2 feet - for up to 30 mins)IPX7 (able to withstand immersion in water up to 1 m - 3.2 feet - for up to 30 mins)IPX7 (able to withstand immersion in water up to 1 m - 3.2 feet - for up to 30 mins)
Weight4.0 oz (114.5 g)2.4 oz (67.7 g)2.1 oz (60 g)
Battery lifeUp to 15 hoursUp to 15 hoursUp to 15 hours
Battery save mode available? (Extends battery live up to 50% while still tracking ride details)NoYes ( powers down the screen)No
History that can be stored on unitUp to 200 hours of historyUp to 200 hours of historyUp to 180 hours of history
Garmin Edge Remote Control supportYesYesYes
Round-trip routing (input a starting point and distance, and the Edge will suggest up to 3 bike ride options)YesYesYes
Out front mount (as well as original quarter turn)?YesYesYes
Is the screen responsive to level of ambient lightYesYesNo
CONNECTIVITY
Incident alert? (to tell your spouse if you have an accident)No, does not have the hardware to accommodate this updateYes. Can be switched off if you are uninjuredYes. Can be switched off if you are uninjured
Compatible with Garmin Varia Vision and Garmin Varia Rearview Radar Tail Light?YesYesYes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units)YesYesNo
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)YesYesYes
Relive and share your rides with Garmin Connect™ (online community where you can analyze, categorize and share data)YesYesYes
Smart phone Connected features (depends on having a Bluetooth enabled smartphone, and you may have to install the Garmin Connect mobile app on your phone)Yes - Live Tracking, Group Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, smart notifications (texts and calls)Yes - Live Tracking, Group Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, weather updates in real time, smart notifications (texts and calls)Yes - Live Tracking, send/receive courses, workouts and training plans wirelessly, social media sharing, weather updates in real time, smart notifications (texts and calls)
Automatically send your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish recordingYesYesYes
Live tracking (allows others to follow your activities in real time, if you invite them)YesYesYes
Group tracking (GroupTrack is an extension of Garmin’s LiveTrack feature, where your friends or family can follow you on a computer. With GroupTrack, you can have this same visibility, but from your handlebars. The idea is that you can meet up or just keep digital track of your cycling companions)YesYesNo
BlueTooth to connect wirelessly to smartphone and upload data?YesYesYes
Accepts data cardsYes, including optional memory card in the micro-SD slotNo - there is no micro-SD card slot. However, it has 16 GB of internal memory, so you are unlikely to need a cardNo
Connect IQ™ compatible?YesYesYes
CYCLING AND TRAINING FEATURES
Advanced training featuresAdvanced performance and power analysis (if you are using a heart rate monitor and a power meter), including VO2 max, Recovery Time Advisor, and FTP (Functional Threshold Power) trackingAdvanced performance and power analysis (if you are using a heart rate monitor and a power meter), including VO2 max, Recovery Time Advisor, FTP (Functional Threshold Power) tracking, Time in Zone, and recovery (Recovery Time advisor)Advanced performance and power analysis (if you are using a heart rate monitor and a power meter), including VO2 max, Recovery Time Advisor, FTP (Functional Threshold Power) tracking, Time in Zone, and recovery (Recovery Time advisor)
Training calendar (The calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts or courses to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device)YesYesNo
Stress score (requires HR monitor)YesYesYes
Courses (compete against previous activities)Yes (compete against your previous time by entering the % you want to improve by, then race your virtual partner; or enter a shorter time that you want to achieve)Yes (compete against your previous time by entering the % you want to improve by, then race your virtual partner; or enter a shorter time that you want to achieve)Yes (compete against your previous time by entering the % you want to improve by, then race your virtual partner; or enter a shorter time that you want to achieve)
Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person)YesYesYes
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)YesYesYes
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)YesYesYes
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)YesYesYes
Garmin Connect Real-Time segmentsYesYesYes
Download Strava Real-Time segments?Yes, if you have Strava premiumYes, if you have Strava premiumYes, if you have Strava premium
Auto upload your rides to Strava?Yes, once you sync your Garmin Connect account with StravaYes, once you sync your Garmin Connect account with StravaYes, once you sync your Garmin Connect account with Strava
Heart rate-based calorie computationYesYesYes
Optional heart rate, speed/cadence and power meter?YesYesYes
Can you use it for indoor training?Yes. And you can recreate outdoor rides for the indoors, using apps such as TrainerRoad synced with your Garmin Connect accountYes. And you can recreate outdoor rides for the indoors, using apps such as TrainerRoad synced with your Garmin Connect accountYes. And you can recreate outdoor rides for the indoors, using apps such as TrainerRoad synced with your Garmin Connect account
CONNECTIVITY
Can be paired with wireless ANT+ power meter?YesYesYes
Can be paired with wireless ANT+ Heart Rate monitor?YesYesYes
Bike speed/cadence sensorYesYesYes
Shimano Di2 gearing informationYesYesYes
Activity profiles - store preferences for different cycling activities (For example, you can create a separate activity profile for training, for racing, and for mountain biking. The activity profile includes customized data pages, activity totals, alerts, training zones (such as heart rate and speed), training settings (such as Auto Pause® and Auto Lap®), and navigation settings)YesYesYes
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)YesYesYes
MAPS AND NAVIGATION
GPS enabled? (this is the Global Positioning System, the US satellite navigation system)YesYesYes
GLONASS enabled? (this is the GLObal NAVigation Satellite System, the Russian satellite navigation system)YesYesYes
Distance, speed, ascent/descent and GPS positionYesYesYes
Navigation?Yes - once you pick a location, it will guide you to that locationYes - once you pick a location, it will guide you to that locationNo, it cannot figure out how to get to places. However, you can upload a breadcrumbs course and then follow that. When doing that, you do get turn notifications, plus an alert if you go off course
Turn-by-turn guidance?Yes - much like a car GPS, it will warn you a turn is coming, and tell you when to turn (with text and a beep)Yes - much like a car GPS, it will warn you a turn is coming, and tell you when to turn (with text and a beep)Yes, for courses you have downloaded from your computer
Preloaded basemap?Yes, preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with bike-specific navigation so it can give you turn-by-turn navigation instructionsYes, preloaded Garmin Cycle Map with bike-specific navigation so it can give you turn-by-turn navigation instructionsYes, but very basic. It's just to give you a rough idea of where you are
Ability to add maps, such as optional City Navigator® maps or Open Street maps or topographical maps?YesYesYes
Points of Interest (POIs) specifically for cyclistsYesRequires optional City Navigator® maps to access general points of interestNo
Plan and download new routes to follow (a route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination)Yes. You can upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them; plus you can also enter in an address on the computer itself and it will create a routeYes. You can upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them; plus you can also enter in an address on the computer itself and it will create a routeYes. The Edge 520 lets you upload routes you create elsewhere, and follow them, using pretty basic breadcrumb directions
Barometric altimeter (to tell you your elevation)YesYesYes
Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride)YesYesYes
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