| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Type | Touchscreen GPS cycling computer, navigation-focused |
| Series | Edge |
| Released | 13 July 2022 |
| Price at launch | GBP 229.99 / USD 299.99 |
| Predecessor | Edge Explore |
| Successor | Not yet announced. See Release Radar. |
| Bundle | Standard, or Power Mount Bundle, adding pin-connector charging for compatible eBikes and Cannondale SmartSense bikes |
Specifications and features as at launch.
Jump to: Expert opinion | What’s new | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Ride profiles | Further reading
Expert opinion
The Garmin Edge Explore 2 targets recreational, touring, and adventure cyclists who want simple, reliable navigation over advanced performance analytics. Its touchscreen, turn-by-turn navigation, and compatibility with Varia radar and eBikes suit long rides on unfamiliar routes.
It lacks the structured workouts, detailed performance metrics, and multi-band GPS of Garmin’s higher-end Edge models, trading those for longer battery life and a lower price.
What’s new versus the Edge Explore
Hardware
- Battery life up to 16 hours, up from 12 hours
- Barometric altimeter added
- GLONASS and Galileo added to GNSS reception
- Power Mount charging option for compatible eBikes and Cannondale SmartSense bikes
Software
- On-device Connect IQ Store
- Weather forecasts
- Recovery advisor
- Trendline Popularity Routing and heatmap
- Power meter and smart trainer compatibility
- On-device location search
- Find My Edge and bike alarm
- Text response and reject-call-with-text on Android
Specifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transflective TFT |
| Size | 3.00 inch diagonal |
| Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 106.1 x 55.7 x 20.6mm |
| Weight | 104g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Other sensors | Barometric altimeter, accelerometer |
| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
| Storage | 16GB internal memory |
| Waypoints/locations | 200 |
| Navigation routes | 100 courses |
| History | 200 hours |
Battery life
| Mode | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Standard use | Up to 16 hours |
Garmin publishes a single headline figure rather than separate demanding-use and battery-saver claims for this model. The Power Mount Bundle sustains charge indefinitely on a compatible eBike or Cannondale SmartSense bike.
Features
Feature explanations are covered in the relevant the5krunner Garmin features hub.
Navigation and mapping
- Ride type-specific maps, highlighting popular roads, trails and high-traffic areas
- Road surface type shown on the map
- Road hazard alerts, with the ability to contribute edits
- Turn-by-turn directions and alerts
- Off-course recalculation
- ClimbPro ascent planner
- Trendline Popularity Routing and heatmap
- On-device location search
- eBike compatibility, with routing and alerts based on battery status and assist level
Safety and tracking
- Varia radar and lights compatibility
- Incident detection
- LiveTrack and Group LiveTrack
- GroupTrack, for up to 50 riders
- Group messaging
- Bike alarm
- Find My Edge
- Weather alerts
- Assistance
Connectivity
- Smart notifications, with text response and reject-with-text on Android
- GroupRide, with in-ride messaging and live locations
- Spectator messaging and live event sharing
- Weather forecasts
- Smart trainer compatibility
- Power meter compatibility
- Connect IQ Store, on-device
- VIRB camera remote
- Garmin Share
Ride profiles
Edge Explore 2 is limited to three preloaded ride profiles: Road, Off-Road and Indoor. This is fewer than Garmin’s performance-focused Edge models offer, a deliberate trade-off given the Explore 2’s navigation-first positioning.
Further reading
- the5krunner Edge Explore 2 coverage
- Garmin watch specifications
- Release Radar: upcoming Garmin devices
Related bike computers
Looking at alternatives to the Edge Explore 2?
- Predecessor: Edge Explore, the original navigation-focused Edge. No current retailer link available.
