| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Magene |
| Type | GPS cycling computer, 3.3-inch touchscreen and five buttons |
| Series | C |
| Released | March 2026 (UK launch 19 March 2026) |
| Price | GBP 239 (UK RRP) / USD 249 (magene.com) |
| Position in range | Flagship, above the C606 Pro |
| Predecessor | None, a new top model |
Specifications and features as listed by Magene, October 2026.
Jump to: Expert opinion | Specifications | Battery life | Features | Ride profiles | Quick answers | Further reading
Expert opinion
C706 is Magene’s flagship and its first computer with dual-band GNSS, spoken turn and climb prompts, and ClimbPro that finds climbs without a loaded route. It puts a 3.3-inch touchscreen and five buttons on the bars for GBP 239, about GBP 140 less than Garmin’s compact Edge 550.
Magene’s hardware has been consistently good in my testing of the C506 and the original C606, with accurate GPS and solid sensor support. The gap on every Magene has been software: navigation, menu logic and app depth. The C706 adds the hardware a navigating rider wants, and its value depends on how well Magene’s software uses it.
Magene C706
Flagship bike computer with voice turn prompts, dual-band GPS and climb detection without a planned route.
RRP $249
£246.38 in the UK as a bundle with mount, €239
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Get it nowOrder now – Magene C706 Also sold direct bySpecifications
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | TFT colour touchscreen, ambient light sensor with auto brightness |
| Size | 3.3 inch |
| Controls | Touchscreen and five customisable buttons |
| Alerts | 12-colour Star Ring ambient light strip, built-in speaker |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 14.8mm |
| Weight | 111g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
| Mount | Metal mount; TPU case and tempered glass screen protector included |
| Sensors and positioning | |
| GNSS | Dual-band (GPS L1 + L5) multi-GNSS: BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Assisted positioning | AGNSS synced automatically over Wi-Fi |
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| Connectivity and storage | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Supported devices | Speed, cadence and combined sensors, heart rate monitors, power meters, smart trainers, radar tail lights, Magene L308 tail light, action cameras, Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap, CORE body temperature sensor |
| Storage | 8GB |
| Data fields | 110+ in 14 categories |
| Charging | USB-C, 2 hours |
| Apps | OnelapFit; Strava, TrainingPeaks and Komoot |
Battery life
| Mode | Battery life |
|---|---|
| Typical use | 17 to 25 hours, depending on settings and conditions |
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Features
Navigation
- On-device turn-by-turn map navigation
- Rerouting by Destination Direction or Nearest Intersection
- Routes from OnelapFit, GPX files, past rides or a destination chosen in the app
- GPX waypoints from Komoot, Strava and Ride with GPS shown as map icons, up to 150 per route
- Back to start, planned with the OnelapFit app connected
- North-up or heading-up maps with extra zoom levels
- Routes up to 1,000km
Voice alerts
- Spoken navigation prompts, lap announcements, ride status, segment and climb alerts and data readouts, without a phone
- Low battery warnings for the computer and paired sensors
- Voice alerts in 13 languages; menus in 16
Climbing and segments
- ClimbPro on a loaded route, with elapsed time, remaining distance and ascent, a gradient profile and two custom fields
- Freeride ClimbPro detects nearby climbs without a route and navigates to the start; available in selected countries
- Nearby Climbs screen filtered by category, HC to Cat 4
- Mid-climb entry when a climb is joined partway up
- Strava Segments synced over Wi-Fi, with start alerts and a custom lead and lag dashboard
Training
- Structured workouts from OnelapFit or TrainingPeaks, indoors or outdoors
- Smart trainer control by target power, resistance or gradient
- Replays a past outdoor ride on a smart trainer
- Switches power source between trainer and power meter
- Cycling dynamics: Power Phase and seated or standing time with Magene P715, plus Platform Centre Offset with Garmin Rally and Favero Assioma
- Laps by location, time or distance
Smart riding assistant
- Controls Magene L508 radar and L308 tail lights, with on-screen vehicle positions
- Conditional commands, for example a high heart rate warning that also vibrates an H803 armband
- Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS buttons control the computer and Magene devices, with gear and battery display
- E-bell triggered from the electronic shifters
- Controls DJI and Insta360 action cameras, with ride data overlaid on exported video
- Phone notifications, music control, and time or distance reminders
Ownership
- Resume Later for multi-day rides
- Auto start, auto pause, screen lock
- Sensors enabled or disabled without unpairing
Ride profiles
C706 has 12 riding modes, two default and ten customisable, each with up to ten data pages.
Magene C706
Flagship bike computer with voice turn prompts, dual-band GPS and climb detection without a planned route.
RRP $249
£246.38 in the UK as a bundle with mount, €239
- use code:
Get it nowOrder now – Magene C706 Also sold direct byQuick answers
When was the Magene C706 released?
Magene released the C706 in March 2026, with a UK launch on 19 March 2026. The price is GBP 239 in the UK or USD 249 from magene.com.
What screen size is the C706?
C706 has a 3.3 inch TFT colour touchscreen with an ambient light sensor for auto brightness, plus five customisable buttons.
Does the C706 have maps?
Yes, C706 has on-device turn-by-turn map navigation and reroutes by Destination Direction or Nearest Intersection. It takes routes from OnelapFit, GPX files, past rides or a destination chosen in the app.
What is the C706 battery life?
Magene quotes 17 to 25 hours of typical use, depending on settings and conditions. It charges over USB-C in 2 hours.
How much does the C706 weigh?
C706 weighs 111g, measures 97 x 55 x 14.8mm and is rated IPX7. It comes with a metal mount, a TPU case and a tempered glass screen protector.
Does the C706 have dual-band GPS?
Yes, C706 has dual-band GPS L1 and L5, with BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS.
Further reading
- Magene bike computers: which one to buy
- Magene C606 Pro specifications
- Magene specifications
- Garmin Edge 550 specifications
- Magene
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