Garmin has responded to ongoing criticism regarding the outdated appearance of its display technology by introducing significant upgrades in its devices. Following the successful implementation of vibrant and responsive AMOLED displays in various Garmin watches, the Edge series is now receiving similar enhancements, beginning with the Garmin Edge 1050. This model features an impressive 1,000nit display that rivals the responsiveness of modern smartphones, while also offering superior battery longevity.
In addition to the upgraded display, the Edge 1050 incorporates a range of new features designed to enhance group riding experiences and engage with the broader cycling community, including a crowdsourced system for identifying road hazards. Notably, the device includes a well-executed bike bell feature. Furthermore, Garmin has made substantial improvements to its gradient responsiveness and other performance algorithms.
Dove fully into the Garmin ecosystem. I utilize their Rally power meter and this pairs so well with it. Great to have for navigation, you can create routes on the Garmin Connect website and seamlessly upload it to the Edge. I also love the data it provides with my Rally power meter. Great piece of technology for any serious cyclist. The touchscreen capabilities along with buttons make the 840 a better choice over the 540...plus more storage on the 840. It's a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. It's worth it. Fantastic computer!
I appreciate the new features of the 1050 over my 1030, such as the incline meter, turn/traffic warning sounds, and the screen sharpness. But, the control buttons are stiff and difficult to operate, the on screen advisory print (not the operating statistics), are too small and hard to read while riding. Overall, I am glad that I upgraded to the 1050, but it still has some drawbacks. My 1030 was getting some age on it and my decision to upgrade was a good one.
I purchased the 1040 on 6-18-24 and have ridden a little over 1,100 miles with it.
I use it with a Wahoo Ticker heart monitor and just recently a 4iiii left side power meter.
I was previously using a first gen Edge Explore (I believe this to be a better unit than the second gen Edge Explore) with my older Trek with a DuoTrap for cadence and speed.
My new Trek can't use the DuoTrap and the first gen Edge Explore can support a power meter. So, I now needed a power meter and a head unit that supports a power meter.
After doing some research I picked the 1040. I couldn't be more pleased with this unit!
It is fantastic!
It is easy to set up and use, and the screen is easy to see. It has good battery length and looks great.
