Garmin Edge 850 GPS Cycling Computer Review - feat. Color Touch Screen + Bell + USB-C

The Garmin Edge 850 is the latest GPS in Garmin’s 800 series lineup and offers many of the features of the flagship 1050 in a smaller and more affordable package. In terms of Garmin lineup, this is a mid-tier cycling computer that shares the same updated screen as the Garmin Edge 550. As such, the Garmin Edge 850 has a retail price of $599.99 and features a 2.7” color touch screen. It’s Garmin’s latest screen design which is a high resolution vivid LCD with 420x600 pixel resolution. The Edge 850 also features all of Garmin’s latest gadgets and features including contactless payments with Garmin Pay, an integrated speaker with bike bell and real-time weather display view. Visually, the Garmin Edge 850 shares nearly the same design as the Garmin Edge 550 as they use the same 2.7” screen. The updated color LCD screen boasts a 420x600 pixel display and is one of the main reasons that both the Edge 550 and Edge 850 have been reduced to 12 hour claimed runtime with standard use. The computer has slightly curved edges on the corner with large bezels above and below the screen. With the Edge 850 you have a color touch screen in addition to the seven physical buttons which provides a more seamless user interface, particularly on the map pages. This gives you the best of both worlds, all the physical buttons of the Edge 550 with the touch interactions of the Edge 1050. There is a USB-C charging port hidden under a cover on the bottom edge of the computer along with nicely labeled buttons next to it. Garmin has also made the Garmin 850 compatible with the EU’s upcoming mandates for replaceable batteries which is why you see exposed screws along the edge of the computer. That means you can actually open up the computer and replace the battery yourself which is a welcome feature in today’s disposable device world. The computer has a nice weight to it with a premium feel and silver accents on the bottom buttons. Branding is limited to the Garmin logo on the front of the computer and below the screen. There is additional texturing and Edge 850 logo on the bottom of the computer which makes it easier to grip the computer. ... Read the full review @ 00:00 Intro 00:11 Unboxing + Specs 03:22 Fit + Finish 07:58 On The Road 13:57 Comparison (Bryton / iGPSPORT) 16:21 The Final Score Visit Our Website - Garmin -