Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Specs, Features and Battery Life

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General
Manufacturer	Garmin
Type	Premium GPS cycling computer, solar charging, touchscreen
Series	Edge
Released	8 June 2022
Price at launch	GBP 629.99 / USD 749.99
Predecessor	Edge 1030 Plus
Successor	Not yet announced. See Release Radar.

Specifications and features as at launch.

Expert opinion

The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar targets endurance riders, bikepackers, and cyclists who need maximum battery life. Power Glass solar charging extends its runtime during long outdoor rides, adding measurable time on ultra-distance events and multi-day adventures where recharging isn’t practical.

The touchscreen, mapping, Stamina insights, training load analysis, ClimbPro, and sensor compatibility match Garmin’s other flagship Edges. Its size and price sit above what most everyday riders need, and the Edge 850 or 550 cover typical road riding at a smaller size and lower cost.

Garmin Edge 1040 Solar

GPS Bike Computer

$600

£520/600€, 749€

+other retailers

What’s new versus the Edge 1030 Plus

Hardware

Power Glass solar charging lens
New multi-band GNSS chip for improved accuracy
USB-C port, replacing micro-USB
Metal rear mount and repositioned tether hole
Gyroscope added
Battery life up to 45 hours, up from 24 hours

Software

Real-time Stamina insights
Cycling Ability and Course Demands analysis
Power Guide race and training pacing
Ride type-specific maps and heatmap-based popularity routing
Trip resource search for points of interest
Training Status 2.0

Specifications

Display
Type	Transflective TFT
Size	3.5 inch (88.9mm) diagonal
Resolution	282 x 470 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes
Physical
Dimensions	59.3 x 117.6 x 20.0mm
Weight	133g
Water rating	IPX7
Sensors and positioning
GPS	Multi-band GNSS. GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Other sensors	Barometric altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer
Connectivity and storage
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Storage	64GB internal memory
In-ride power compatible	Yes, Power Mount and Garmin Charge Battery Pack
Ability to add maps	Yes, via Wi-Fi map manager, with integrated Trailforks trail data

Battery life

Mode	Battery life
Demanding use	Up to 45 hours
Battery saver mode	Up to 100 hours

Power Glass solar charging adds up to 20 minutes per hour in demanding use and up to 42 minutes per hour in battery saver mode, assuming continuous 75,000 lux daytime conditions. This remains Garmin’s longest-lasting Edge, ahead of the Edge 1050’s 20 hours demanding use and 60 hours battery saver mode.

Features

Feature explanations are covered in the relevant the5krunner Garmin features hub.

Prepare

Cycling Ability and Course Demands analysis
Heat and altitude acclimation
Daily suggested workouts
Ride-specific routing
Bike-specific mapping with Trailforks trail data
ForkSight mode
Map manager with Wi-Fi connectivity
On-device gear tracking
Garmin Coach training plans, including Garmin Cycling Coach

Train and perform

Real-time Stamina insights
Power Guide
ClimbPro ascent planner
Cycling Dynamics
MTB Dynamics
Grit and Flow metrics
Nutrition and hydration alerts
Turn-by-turn directions and off-course recalculation
Training Status, Training Load and Training Load Focus

Cycling safety and awareness

inReach device compatibility
Varia radar and lights compatibility
Incident detection
Bike alarm
GroupTrack and group messaging

Connectivity

Smart notifications
Music controls
Smart trainer compatibility
eBike compatibility, including Bosch and Shimano E-Bike Systems
Connect IQ Store, on-device
Garmin Share
On-device gear tracking

Ride profiles

Edge 1040 Solar does not list a fixed set of named activity profiles the way a Garmin watch does. Ride-specific routing covers road, gravel and mountain, with MTB Dynamics, Grit and Flow metrics available for off-road riding. eBike profiles are available for compatible systems.