Garmin Edge 130 Plus
The revised Garmin Edge 130 for 2020 will be called the Garmin Edge 130 PLUS and it’s just been registered on the FCC.
This registration confers the status of “certainty” on the other leaks from towards the end of last year which also heralded the Edge 1030 plus, Forerunner 955 LTE and others (here). Let’s look at what might be in the Edge 130 PLUS.
FYI: The price of the original Edge 130 has now plummetted to around $/£/Eu130 and you can get one at one of these links, indeed at Wiggle, it comes bundled with a chest strap for that price #Bargain
Garmin Edge 130 Plus – Quick Recap
Garmin seems now to often have a mid-cycle model between major releases called a PLUS model. We’ve seen that both with the 520 Plus and with the Fenix 5 Plus. Any other manufacturer would have given the Plus models the status of the next number up ie Edge 530 (at the time) or Fenix 6 (at the time) however Garmin made a good call and took the existing models and beefed up the features and hardware.
The Edge 130 is a SMALLER format version of the Edge 520, ideal for stem mounting. It’s got a super-small screen BUT is jam-packed full of features AND IS a ‘proper’ bike computer. Yet, the features are still cut down from those on the Edge 520.
We can see how the current Edge 130 feature set has expanded over time, here: Garmin.com. By Garmin standards, you can see that there hasn’t been THAT much added to the original product, although the additions of support for CIQ 2.4.5, extended display and Physio TrueUp all worthy of note.
For inspiration and divination to discover the new 130Plus feature set, let’s take a look at the EXISTING Edge 130’s features compared to the 520 and 520 Plus. Perhaps this will give us an idea of what new feature could be rolled down to the new Edge 130 Plus?
| Edge 520 | Edge 520 plus | Edge 130 | |
| RRP | $250 | $280 | $200 |
| Advanced bike computer built for competition | Advanced GPS bike computer for competing and navigation | Compact, capable GPS bike computer with cycling awareness features | |
| General | |||
| Physical dimensions | 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) | 1.6” x 2.5” x 0.6” (4.1 x 6.3 x 1.6 cm). That’s quite a lot smaller, much more similar to a Wahoo MINI. |
| Weight | 2.1 oz (60 g) | 2.2 oz (62.5 g) | 1.2 oz (33 g) |
| Water rating | IPX7 | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Battery | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion | rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Touchscreen | No | No | No |
| Display size | 1.4” x 1.9” (35.0 x 47.0 mm) | 1.4” x 1.9” (35.0 x 47.0 mm); 2.3″ diagonal | 1.1″ x 1.4″ (27.0 x 36.0 mm); 1.8″ diag (45.0 mm) |
| Display resolution | 200 x 265 pixels | 200 x 265 pixels | 303 x 230 pixels SUPER CRISP and SWEET |
| Color display | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery life | up to 15 hours | up to 15 hours | up to 15 hours |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maps & Memory | |||
| Basemap | Yes | Yes | No |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 200 | 200 | 100 locations |
| Routes | 0 | 100 | 15 courses |
| History | up to 180 hours | up to 200 hours | 100 hours |
| Sensors | |||
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | No | No | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |||
| Smart notifications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VIRB® Camera Remote | No | Yes | No |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | |||
| Customizable data pages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Pause® | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interval training | Yes | Yes | No |
| Advanced workouts | Yes | Yes | No |
| Auto Lap® | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| V02 max | No | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Partner | Yes | Yes | Yes (within a course) |
| Auto-scroll | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cycling Features | |||
| Courses | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Time/distance alerts (triggers an alarm when you reach goal) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible with Vector™ (power meter) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible third-party ANT+™-enabled power meters) | Yes (records data approx. 1 per second) | Yes (records data approx. 1 per second) | Yes |
| Additional | |||
| Additional | Compatible with Varia™ bike radar and lights: yes | Alerts (triggers an alarm when you reach time, distance, HR, calories goals): yes | Galileo: yes |
| Edge® remote compatibility: yes | Compatible with Varia™ bike radar and lights: yes | Bluetooth®: yes (BLE) | |
| LiveTrack: yes | LiveTrack: yes | Connected capability: LiveTrack, weather, Assistance, Connect IQ data fields | |
| Advanced performance and power analysis, including new Time in Zone, FTP tracking, cycling-specific VO2 and recovery and cycling dynamics | Advanced performance and power analysis, including new Time in Zone, FTP tracking, cycling-specific VO2 and recovery and cycling dynamics | Set-up streamlined via app | |
| Bike trainer profile for compatible Turbo trainer data display and control | Bike trainer profile for compatible Turbo trainer data display and control | V02 Max/Recovery: yes | |
| On-device segment compatibility for dynamic and engaging in-ride competition | On-device segment compatibility for dynamic and engaging in-ride competition | Segment compatible: Strava and Garmin | |
| Compatible with VIRB® action cameras: yes | Integration with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting: yes | Varia™ cycling awareness compatible: yes | |
| Integration with Shimano Di2 electronic shifting: yes | Weather alerts: yes | Extended display capability with Fenix 5/935 | |
| Weather alerts: yes | Power Meter Support: YES! But LACKS wide power metric support | ||
| Wi-Fi® compatible: no | |||
| Round-trip routing: no | |||
| Route planner: no |
Well. That was a waste of time! Clearly there are a couple of things above that could be added to the 130 Plus but there are no insights there that excite me at all.
That is frustrating and exciting in equal measure. Frustrating because there is nothing obvious to add but exciting in that it means that the new features will most likely come from the Edge 530 and/or the soon-to-be-announced Edge 1030 Plus (which will have ‘proper’ new stuff in it).
So here’s what we might see based on ‘stuff that’s happened’ and the Edge 530
Edge 130 Plus – Guessed-At NEW Features
You might have to help me out on these…
- A colour screen. Albeit a tiny one. 80% likelihood
- Nicer, tweaked interface -90%
- Better processor – 80%
- Better battery – 80%
- WiFi and WIDER BLE sensor support (already has BLE but limited, IIRC). 75%
- Newer map functionality, regional TBT ??? Not sure. 20% chance of new stuff
- Safety Features, Bike alarm feature and/or accident detection. 80% likelihood
- TrailForks, ForkSight, ClimbPRO – 70% chance
- Training Plans – 90%
- MTB Dynamics, heat acclimation & altitude acclimatisation adjusted recovery metrics, CP Curves – 30%
- Weather stuff – 90%
- Latest CIQ – 90%
- Likely price £190/$200 ish.
Here’s some more info on other new endurance tech products for 2020
Last Updated on 22 January 2026 by the5krunner
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Advanced power metrics?
i thought that. but then it’s not an ‘advanced’ device as such (though powerful).
I have the 130, (15 hour battery is a L.I.E., do you hear me garmin?) the only thing I miss is the stronger cpu or more optimized firmware. I use it with a hrm (on ble) and pretty much that’s the most it can handle. When connected on the top of this a (ant+) cadence+speed sensor combo it was ok but unreliable (like heading towards a roundabout with many junctions on a planned course at 40kmph, there is a 150% chance I miss the exit because of the slow display update. Disconnecting all sensors speeds it up a little). I dont miss the color display, maybe leaving it monochrome and playing with the nuances like wahoo does would be more fit to it’s category and cost effective for r&d. No touch controls please, bigger and more accessible buttons please. Usb-c? (that’s premium i believe). Otherwise, great product, being the “Apple” of fitness it’s good to see they have a product for those who are on a budget/not riding on Cancellara/Schurter’s level.
great points Biro
it often comes back to usability.
perhaps Garmin are the Google of fitness rather than Apple 😉
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:LmXvmmc1dEcJ:https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/698436&hl=ru&gl=ru&strip=1&vwsrc=0
Edge 130 Plus, GPS, N. AM, Unit Only PART NUMBER: 010-02385-00 $199.99 USD
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
Weather Daily Smart Features
yes (data fields only)
LiveTrack
Safety and Tracking Features
Downloadable training plans
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) Compatible with Varia™ lights
Cycling Features
Garmin 130 Plus Confirmed.
I found a search result on the Garmin.com website that comes up with a description “Edge 130 Plus, GPS, N. AM, Unit Only”. “N. AM” is North America. There is no photo for the search result and when you click the link you get a 404 page not found error. It appears that Garmin is in the process of posting this new product to their website.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/698436
nice find
A vague preview in this Garmin video, discussing security/safety features:
https://youtu.be/TyceCCyVquc
great stuff ty
Looks like at least ClimbPro and MTB Dynamics added, but down to 12h battery life:
https://www.target.com/p/garmin-edge-130-plus-compact-gps-bike-computer-black/-/A-80015057
nice find.
it looks very capable overall,
Have you heard anything on release timing? Just bought an Edge 130 and still within return window
the date keeps changing slightly. I think it was meant to be today at one point but I now think it’s next week. that’s probably why your ‘find’ appeared when it did as someone forgot to change the autopost date.
it should be in stock when announced.
Thanks, Target listing is now down – I hope that doesn’t mean a further delay
Hi… I’m currently looking into purchasing an Edge 130 as an addition to my Fenix in order to have a more cycling specific option as well… Looks like it ticks the majority of the boxes but a bit more map data would be great… Would be great if the plus version will somehow add a bit more Wahoo Bolt style mapping as well. Hoping they will the pull the curtain soon with the (cycling) holiday season approaching rapidly!
somebody has their hand on the curtain.
mapping will remain breadcrumb but that’s all the wahoo is…admittedly with street map images overlain onto the breadcrumbs
Yep… Meanwhile I’ve seen the Target website in cache and there it did mention the same navigation already available on the regular 130. So I do not expect any update in that field. Climbpro and some MTB specific stuff is added. Display also seemed to be unchanged in black & white. Curious if they’ve tweaked the internals for improved battery life.
Looking at SRP the 130 plus will land at €199,- (Europe) is my expectation. The current 130 is already discounted to €130,- with options to buy it even lower at roughly €100,-.
So perhaps the current regular 130 is still the best option. At €200 you can also get an Edge Explore or 520plus…
indeed so.
i’ve never had or reviewed the 130 and don’t plan to do so with the 130+.
personally i would be nervous about the edge130, specifically its speed. i think you might find it underpowered for anything but the most basic of tasks ef if you add some ciq data fields and then want to follow a long course you might have probs.
then, exactly as you say, the price point for the 130+ is close to Bolt, 520+ and others.
I find it hard to recommend the 130 but i don’t have the full knowledge to support my gut feeling.
Well… We didn’t need to wait a long time for official news…
https://buy.garmin.com/nl-NL/NL/p/698436
oops!
I just set my posts to be published in july