Garmin Edge 840 – Advanced Cycling Computer with Touchscreen & Button Controls
The Garmin Edge 840 is a high‑end cycling computer designed for serious cyclists. It features both a colour touchscreen and physical buttons, multi‑band GNSS satellite support for enhanced positioning accuracy, adaptive coaching and training features, ride‑type specific navigation/maps, and long battery life. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Features
- Touchscreen + button controls: Offers flexible operation whether you’re on the road, mountain bike or in adverse weather. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Multi‑band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo): For improved location accuracy, especially under tree cover or urban canyons. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Adaptive coaching & training insights: Daily guided workouts, stamina insights, course demands, power guide when paired with a power meter. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Ride‑type specific maps & navigation: Preloaded cycling maps (road, gravel, MTB), turn‑by‑turn, back to start, trail‑data. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Extended battery life: Up to ~26 hours in intensive use; up to ~42 hours in battery saver mode (non‑solar version). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Compact and lightweight: Dimensions approx 57.8 × 85.1 × 19.6 mm; weight approx 84.8 g (non‑solar version). :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Benefits
- Track and train like a pro — advanced metrics help you monitor, improve and plan your rides.
- Reliable navigation and positioning even in challenging environments thanks to multi‑band GNSS.
- Easy to view and operate — touchscreen for convenience, buttons when gloves or wet weather make touch harder.
- Long battery life and robust build make it suitable for long rides or multiday adventures.
Package Contents: Garmin Edge 840 unit, handlebar mount(s), USB‑C charging/data cable, documentation. (Contents vary by region.) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: Approx 57.8 × 85.1 × 19.6 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Weight: Approx 84.8 g (non‑solar version) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Display: 2.6″ (66 mm) diagonal, resolution 246 × 322 pixels. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Battery Life: Up to ~26 hours (standard); up to ~42 hours in battery‑saver mode (non‑solar version) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Water Rating: IPX7 (resists immersion up to 1 m for 30 min) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Memory & Storage: 32 GB internal; ability to add maps. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
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