Here are the full specifications for the new Garmin Edge 820. It will probably be announced some time today. These are directly from the Garmin website. The product is internally stored at Garmin as the Edge 530. So the 530 and the 820 appear to be the same thing.
There is also an Edge 820 BUNDLE (still not released) probably including a HRM and speed/cadence sensor. Also a cut-down 820-explore that doesn’t pair to useful stuff like power meters..oh dear even a super cheap Polar or Lezyne bike computer would do that!
There are images at the end and an OPINION piece on the Garmin Edge 820 will follow.
A comparison to the 810 and 520 is <here>.
Overview
- Lightweight and compact with 2.3-inch high-resolution, capacitive touch display that works with gloves and when wet
- GroupTrack feature keeps tabs on everyone in your riding pack
- Advanced performance monitoring includes VO2 max, recovery advisor, Strava live segments, FTP, performance condition and advanced cycling dynamics
- Built-in incident detection included; compatible with cycling awareness accessories such as Varia Vision™, Varia™ smart bike lights and rearview radar
- Bike-specific navigation preloaded with Garmin Cycle Map for turn-by-turn navigation
| Physical & Performance | |
| Physical dimensions | 73.0 x 49.0 x 21.0 mm |
| Display size, WxH | 58.4 mm |
| Display resolution, WxH | 200 x 265 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Color display | Yes |
| Weight | 67.7 g |
| Battery | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours GPS training mode; up to 24 hours UltraTrac mode |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| GPS-enabled | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units) | Yes |
| Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone) | Yes |
| VIRB® control | Yes |
| Maps & Memory | |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Ability to add maps | Yes |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 200 |
| Routes | 0 |
| History | Up to 180 hours |
| Cycling Features | |
| Compatible with Vector™ | Yes |
| Multiple bike profiles | Yes |
| Bike speed/cadence sensor | Yes (Some versions) |
| Performance Features | |
| Heart rate monitor | Yes (optional) |
| Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person) | Yes |
| Courses (compete against previous activities) | Yes |
| Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed) | Yes |
| Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap) | Yes |
| Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout) | Yes |
| Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts) | Yes |
| Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal) | Yes |
| Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals) | Yes |
| Heart rate-based calorie computation | Yes |
| Calculates calories burned | Yes |
| Customizable screen(s) | Yes |
| Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters) | Yes (records data approx. 1 per second) |
| Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride) | Yes |
| Shock Resistant | Yes |
| Garmin Connect™ | |
| Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data) | Yes |
| Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer) | Yes |
| Additional | |
| Additional | Compatible with Varia™ bike radar and lights: Yes |
| Edge® remote compatibility: Yes | |
| LiveTrack: Yes | |
| Advanced performance and power analysis, including VO2 max, FTP/Watts/kg tracking, Performance condition/lactate threshold/stress score as well as advanced cycling dynamics, GroupTrack, in-ride challenges through Strava live segments and connected features | |
| Bike trainer profile for compatible Turbo trainer data display and control: Yes | |
| On-device segment compatibility for dynamic and engaging in-ride competition: Yes | |
| Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C | |
| Connected features via a smartphone: Yes | |
| Compatible with Garmin Connect™ and Garmin Connect™ Mobile: Yes | |
| Integration with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting: Yes | |
| Weather alerts: Yes | |
| Preloaded Garmin cycling map: Yes | |
| Wi-Fi® compatible: Yes | |
| Ambient light: Yes | |
| Round-trip routing: Yes | |
| Route planner: Yes | |
| Incident detection: Yes | |
| Training plans/workouts: Yes | |
| Connect IQ™ store compatible: Yes | |
| Audio prompts: Yes | |
| ANT+™ electronic shifting compatibility: Yes | |
| ¹ Advanced workouts require a Garmin Connect account | |
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Edge 820 = 400€
Edge Explore 820 = 350€
(Italian web – probably European prices)