Edge Explore 3 / Explore 3 Plus
Edge Explore 3 / Explore 3 Plus launched 20 Oct 2026 at $399.99–$499.99. Touring Edge with bike maps; Plus adds a speaker and microphone
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The take
The touring computer gets bike-specific maps, incident detection and Garmin Cycling Coach. Explore 3 Plus spends the extra $100 on a speaker and microphone for voice commands and voice messages. Garmin rates demanding use at 16 hours, or 14 on the Plus, and 48 hours in battery saver mode.
The basics
- Brand
- Garmin
- Line
- Cycling
- Released
- 2026-10-20
- Launch price
- $399.99–$499.99
- Previous family release
- Edge Explore 2
- Family
- Edge Explore
- Official site
- garmin.com ↗
Touring Edge with bike maps; Plus adds a speaker and microphone
Edge Explore 3 vs Explore 3 Plus
Same October 20, 2026 launch. Explore 3 Plus adds the speaker and microphone used for voice commands and voice messages.
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| Edge Explore 32026-10 | Edge Explore 3 Plus2026-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $399.99 | $499.99 |
| Battery (demanding use) | 16 h | 14 h |
| Battery saver | 48 h | 48 h |
| Speaker and microphone | — | Yes |
| Voice commands | — | Yes |
| Maps | Bike-specific | Bike-specific |
Release history
- 2026-10-20Edge Explore 3 / Explore 3 Plus
- 2022-07-13Edge Explore 2
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Edge Explore generation comparison
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| Edge Explore 3 / Explore 3 Plus2026-10 | Edge Explore 22022-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $399.99–$499.99 | $399+ |
| Battery (demanding use) | 16 h; Plus 14 h. Both 48 h in battery saver | — |
| Speaker and microphone | Plus only | — |
| Signature | Bike maps; Plus adds voice commands | Exploration-focused touchscreen |
Battery figures are launch-day claims.