Garmin Edge 830 Review: 18 New Things To Know!

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Here's your full review of the new Garmin Edge 830 cycling GPS! This video covers 18 new items that are now on the Edge 830, including ClimbPro, Mountain Bike Dynamics (new mountain bike metrics like Grit and Flow, plus jumps), as well as navigational functions and the new altitude/temperature acclimation functions. I cover the new training plan and gear recommendations, and plenty more. Plus, I detail how it's different from the Edge 530 (and past Edge 820 unit).
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[@boazshushan2931]

The best reviews always... Thank you rainmaker

[@cathschofield674]

My go to reviewer for anything I’m going to buy. Thanks for your great work 👍

[@barrygarfield2203]

Thanks for the review! Was an easy choice when my old 520 went on the fritz and wouldn’t even take the latest software update let alone store some new courses. Have had my 830 for a few weeks and love it!

[@urbanjungle9600]

As always, a great quality objective review. Thanks DC

[@tedjeanmahoney8547]

Awesome Update! Very helpful. Thank You

[@andrewjohnston1963]

Great video - I have had the Garmin 830 for a year now and love it.

[@mister944]

Excellent as always. Thank you.

[@geraintevans5755]

Great work as always, thank you 👍

[@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites]

Best review on this product out there, thanks

[@BillEdwards0220]

Great review I am upgrading from my 520 to the 830 ……. Thank you!!

[@krisbowditch827]

I like it .. i like it a lot 👍👍👍 had the 520 now for 4 years now.. I’m serious considering 830 or 530 upgrade.. glad I waited a while instead of going for a wahoo bolt .by the way, great review dc 👏👏👏👏

[@nfkb0]

hello what have you chosen eventually ? thanks

[@rayred74]

I value and respect your opinion and attach a lot of weight to it when when I am researching buying a new product. Thanks for the service

[@redleaderone8429]

@@Check-it-out dude no

[@carbonsuicidemtb1583]

Another great review

[@Peter-pu7bo]

Nice review!

[@houtensth]

Amazing features, cheers 🥂 and Rondehoep is grand 🥳 the run as well 🏃🏾

[@HECTORBIDO]

What a piece a of review! Great

[@KBDProductionsTV]

Thank you

[@PoetWithPace]

You are having way toooo much fun! Helicopters, trams, planes :-)

[@mattdow1592]

Would love to see you compare the new 830 and the Wahoo Roam. I am looking to upgrade my Garmin 810 but am torn between the two.

[@dksantos14]

Absolutely awesome.

[@mikeprytherch8875]

I love the 820, perfect size and great features... but we all know it had 2 major issues... that horrible screen and it was damn slow, brilliant to see Garmin fixing both, great review Ray as always

[@shred3005]

Mike Prytherch never had a problem with the screen on my 820 in two years and it’s certainly better than my previous 810. As far as processing speed, the 820 is a little sluggish but again, when I got it felt fast compared to my 810. Everything needs a speed bump!,

[@_clemens_]

My experience is I liked the touchscreen of my 800 slightly more then the 820...it is usable however and I'm ok with it, but it seems far more responsive on the 830.

[@mikeprytherch8875]

@@shred3005 The screen is like a lottery... some were not bad and some were terrible, but all were next to useless in the wet and with gloves on, the biggest issue with speed was panning and zooming in and out the maps, swiping between screens was OK, also route calculation is very slow for any long rides

[@ormand3000]

New to cycling.... Convince me why the Garmin 830 is superior to using a cellphone as a bicycle computer

[@jamesturner9858]

There are always gonna be pros and cons to every device. Seems that more people have positive things to say about Garmin devices. Everyone seems to focus on what’s important to them, that’s why the have bike computers to chose from. Garmin Edge 130, 530, 830, 1030. I personally like the 820 and the 830, because what’s important to me is having full navigation. I’m fairly new to cycling and I don’t know where to ride, so having the navigation create a route for me is great Or if I’m riding in a unfamiliar areas. If you go on vacation with your bike you can feel more at ease knowing that you won’t get lost, and can use your phone for emergencies if need be.

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

One of the better videos on this.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!

[@tedjeanmahoney8547]

Also, great for the newb cyclist!! Very easy to understand

[@Lasermanprint]

Thankyou I think I will upgrade from my 520 to the 830

[@dopeytripod]

got the 830 MTB pkg on my 2021 TREK FUEL EX8 & love it!!

[@rociovillegasmartin9897]

Amazing!

[@sambrown1779]

Best video in a little while. Great stuff

[@javabk]

great review as usual! do you know if the MTP features, especially the Trailforks will be available in the 1030 (probably a software update) ? thanks

[@mpaquet7465]

As always, excellent review, but my main concern with my Edge 820 is the intermittent (and very poor) connectivity with my iPhone 6 when I want to allow Live Track, to the point that I am contemplating buying another brand next time. Wonder if they have solved this issue which seem to be a reccuri g one.

[@LaughingSaint66]

Smart nutrition hydration alerts !! So when do I need ice cream and coffee 😂😂🤙🏽

[@jason-white]

What mount are you using at 11:43?

[@gregsewell4259]

Thanks for the review. I've got a couple questions about the 830 that weren't addressed. First, I noticed that a lot of the video in the review was shot in the shade. A lot of electronics that have colored screens, including cell phones are extremely difficult to see in the sunlight. So is the colored screen on the 830 easy to see in the sunlight? I understand the brightness of the screen is controllable, but in reality at its brightest setting, is it actually very good, or crappy like most electronics with colored screens? For instance, the Garmin 920XT at it's highest backlight setting is HORRIBLE for viewing the colored screen in the sunlight. Second question, does the 830 have the ability to show maps in a satellite view directly on the device, versus only the cartoon view? Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[@MrNeurovegal]

Thanks for the video. Do you need a special mount in order to use the Charge Battery Pack with the 830? Hoe much real time (in your experience) can you get from that pack? Thanks a lot

[@BrianMcMahon74]

Great video never had a problem with 820 and this looks a great upgrade, was that the Marq Athlete on your wrist? Thought Garmin would have asked for it back by now.

[@Boopop1024]

I feel like I lost my edge a long time ago - if this helps me find it again that's quite a big feature! ;)

[@baddriversofcolga]

Wow, this thing is pretty darn feature-packed. The jump air time notification/measurement is a pretty funny feature, but I kinda like the idea of it! haha And the trail fork notification and info is pretty neat as well.

[@fullfacejosh6809]

I love that you stop and comment on the trolleys and helicopters, so raw. love it!

[@rmf1378]

What's your thoughts on the 830's touch screen using gloves? Hope I'll like it over the 530.

[@slipio]

Please, make a compare test with new Wahoo ROAM, it will be interesting

[@fendermon]

Glad I bought the 830 over the 530 as the learning curve, for a first time user, is straight up a wall. I would be pressing buttons forever. It has every feature but underwater basket weaving metrics (soon to come) , and little documentation even in the online manual. Something as simple as going to the home screen required Google. Spoiler...you need to tap on a data screen.

[@Eltoca21]

1) I have the edge 1000 but it's time to upgrade. Can you overlay data tabs on the navigation map screen like the edge can? 2) Be great if you did a features/function comparison chart between 530 and 830 and 1030? 3) Did Garmin say when they intend to put out their new top of the range device i.e. 1030 equivalent?

[@drjekyll832]

Hehehe. Around 8:50. „If you loose your Edge“. Made me chuckle. Great Videos on both the 830 and the 530! Thanks!

[@Rodey55]

Great review, I also watched your 530 review that is great as well. I am debating to get either the 530 or the 830. I have the 520 plus but not sure it is worth paying for the up grade to either the 530 or 830. Thanks again for your review.

[@Dcrainmaker]

The Edge 520 Plus to Edge 530 transition is honestly pretty minimal. In that case you're mostly doing it for secondary features, rather than core mapping stuff (though, the Edge 530 is a heck of a lot faster in mapping than the Edge 520. The only real difference between the 530 and 830 is the touchscreen, so that's just a personal preference thing.

[@22joek]

Real nice video, would you recommend the 820 over over the 530? Since the new 830 came out you can finde the 820 for 240€.

[@flyinlo1474]

I have never used a bike computer previously. I have purchased the Garmin 830, but I cannot find one single video that simply provides a tutorial on a newbie actually using this in the field. I've seen setup videos. but yesterday I went to ride and I could not get it to actually record my navigation. thankfully I had my phone with the map my ride app that I have used for a long time. maybe you would consider making such a video or provide a link to one if it exists

[@latsots]

have you tried it with stages on out front mount does it drop the signal? like on 820?

[@pgithens1]

If my 800 Edge ever dies I like the looks of the 830. The self-locating feature is pretty slick. I consider my 800 Edge the best value I've ever spent on any Garmin product.

[@Archim31]

Yes I have an Edge 800 and I would agree. It is solid especially with all the upgrades to firmware over the years. The only reason I would like to upgrade to the 830 series is for better navigation and Di2 integration. Why is the 1030 not made in all black. The white is so ugly!

[@FinlayDaG33k]

Been watching your reviews for a while now... never noticed you were Dutch (or atleast Dutch speaking/reading) :)

[@r5r-rule5racing89]

Is there a way I can upload a ride showing the correct gear as determined by the bike profile in the head unit? I have 2 road bikes and a track bike and all miles get loaded to whichever bike (gear) I have selected on the Garmin Connect account.If so I'll buy one.

[@trialmx]

Do you have the backlight on all the time when showing the screen images on the unit?

[@ariffau]

Quality content as always! Btw, is the Garmin Edge Battery Charge Pack compatible with 3rd party mounts like K-Edge? Or am I locked with the box stock plastic Garmin mount?

[@dominicfrascella8537]

Rec-Mounts makes a really nice series of compatible mounts. www.rec-mounts.com/products/adapter/narrow-light/

[@jma3686]

Thx for the good vdo, they are really well made and helpful Can you tell us how it work with Trailfork and how accurate is the mode mtb navigation with garmin 830.Also how we can follow a gpx from Trailforks loaded to Garmin 830 Can be nice with a vdo dedicated to this thing.But can be also just a short descriptionThx in advance

[@MartinOroszi]

Is the new elevation profile will be available on the 1030 too?

[@henski241]

Ray would you consider replacing the Edge 1000 with and Edge 830 an upgrade?

[@eddy_5954]

Informative video as usual. I currently use the edge 520 but seriously considering this. Do you know when this model will be available and pricing as well? Keep up the excellent work 🚴🚴

[@Dcrainmaker]

Available in the next week or two, $299USD.

[@dennisvidanes5405]

It’s actually $399 for the new Garmin 830 (if it was $299, I would have pre-ordered one); checkout www.clevertraining.com/garmin-edge-830-gps-cycling-computer

[@edng30]

@@dennisvidanes5405 thanks bro

[@jasonlee6305]

Is any new model coming out soon? Else i planned to buy 830

[@jamescederquist2507]

same

[@kevin_heylen8785]

Nice review again! Quick question: Is there a way that you can see emoticons on your garmin edge 830 in text messages? Now it just shows question marks...

[@ecycled3d]

Question. Have an older Garmin 520. Interested in going with the 830. Will I need to replace the current speed/cadence sensors that the 520 uses? Not a big deal if yes but if older sensors are same they are still in good condition. And thanks for the excellent reviews and vlogs over the years. Very, very informative.

[@ecycled3d]

DC Rainmaker thanks!

[@IsmaelDiazIAGoupeFinancier]

Hi there ! What about the new Garmin Hedge 1030 Plus that it just came up ... what would be the difference between the 830 ... beside the screen size...

[@stevethistle7974]

Hello and thanks for these reviews, any insights into a newer /update fof the garmin Edge 830? 840? I have the edge 820 and not impressed, battery is horrible. and dont want to buy a new 830 unit and find out its being replaced in a month or so. Thanks Again steve

[@ZIPTRAVELS]

Does the new software features on this be available on the edge 1030?

[@hanna_x9179]

I already own the Polar cadence and speed sensor which are both bluetooth sensors, did I understand it correctly that they should be compatible with the 830?

[@alisterluckin352]

DC, I ride enduro races dirt bike in the bush races and gps races in the bush too. Can you recommend the best in class for my sport? I use a Garmin Etrax 20x. Which is sufficient. I want one that we help me train etc too.

[@Poik242]

What is going on @6:41 ? Is this data overlay on the map only available for these Grit and Flow metrics, or can this be used for all metrics? I have never seen this feature in Connect before, can someone help me out? Love all your in-depth but focused and concise reviews!

[@MG-ih8qf]

Any chance for a Wahoo Roam vs 830 comparisons?

[@fate2fade756]

thanks for the review. is there a way to see navigation and speedometer on the same screen? as in without swiping the map away to see the speedometer.

[@4961Studebaker]

fate2fade Yes there is, did you figure out your display/data fields settings ?

[@vtriquell]

Hi, for mtb which is better the 530 or 830? How works the touchscreen with gloves? Thanks!

[@earl9378]

530 vs edge explore? both similarly priced.

[@Joiedevivredesilives]

I like this specifically for the climb gradient function however as I am also considering the 1030 . Does the 1030 have this function?

[@Dcrainmaker]

It will soon receive it.

[@josephdan8410]

Can you make a review about Garmin GPSMAP 66 Series w/ HRM and Cadence/Speed Sensor on MTB . Thank you and God Bless DC Rainmaker =)

[@davidgrimesau]

Great vid Ray. Do you know if they will be rolling out the new software features to the Edge 1030? Thx

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, everything but Trailforks data due to licensing issues.

[@mega2373man]

@@Dcrainmaker What about those folks, like myself, that still cherish our Garmin Edge 1000s? Will these feature sets be passed on to these devices? Thanks for all that you do!

[@davidgrimesau]

DC Rainmaker thx for the reply - good news. So we just wait for the update to drop. Any idea on timing?

[@ODC88]

Would I buy this new model or the old Wahoo elemnt Bolt?

[@MititeluRadu]

4:00 wait what? I don't see where people are riding? That is the first and main reason why I was planning to buy this thing, to tell me where I can find trails for my MTB. I don't give a duck if he will incorporate in a tour. I go to the trail do it a few times and back home. What the duck Garmin? Anyway, great video, really useful, saved me around 450 euros.

[@dustingrubbs8636]

Hey Ray, Have you completed a video that compares the 530, 830, 1030 computers? Other than price? Thanks

[@dustingrubbs8636]

Also I own a Fenix 6+ Pro. Do I really need a bike computer?

[@hlobend2111]

Have you paired Lezyne - Pro Cadence sensor to Garmin 830 gps.? Thanks.

[@charlificity]

“Find your edge” sounds like a metaphor :)

[@minervali631]

Hope some of the new features would come to the watches.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Some of them actually already started there. :) For example, MARQ has all the new training load stuff, including acclimation of heat/altitude, and even the Fenix 5 Plus has ClimbPro as well (and newer units too).

[@JohnSmith-qn6wq]

I recently purchased a Garmin Edge 830 - first purchase of a Garmin product. My display seems blur, in particular the the large text/characters in the main menu with white background. Annoying, a bit uncomfortable but not dramatic. I don't know if this is a defect or if I am used to better screen in general (i.e. iPhone). Are you experiencing the same?

[@walczanin]

I’m still in between roam v edge 830. Does garmin support Wahoo sensors?

[@SteveHofsaess]

I have a ege 1000,, is the 830 the best cycle computer out there for both road and mtb?

[@ramadenlama]

DC Rainmaker and 0.85 playback speed, name a more iconic duo, I'll wait.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Haha. I almost thought about actually just slowing the whole thing down in post-production to about .90 or so. Then I realized I spent hours trying to slice and dice to get it under 15 minutes...so didn't want to undo that work. 🤣

[@ramadenlama]

Good on you mate, I always appreciate and look forward to your content either way 👌

[@latsots]

wow just week ago i bought 820 and so we have 830...anyway good videos. I have watched the 530 and 830 reviews in succession and so basically the difference between the to is mere that 830 had helicopter and trams in the video :D

[@AfAnd]

I too bought 820 month ago, and now released 830... :( But... One plus. 820 bundle 300eur, when a new product costs about 500+ eur.

[@latsots]

@@AfAnd and today i just figured out the signal dropping issues with stages :( so i will be most likely returning it and getting 830 hopeful not having the issue.

[@MiniEggs1999]

Very interesting. How well does touch screen perform in the rain/wet fingers?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No issues.

[@MiniEggs1999]

@@Dcrainmaker So different screen touch tech to iPhone/Watch etc

[@jasontapping2192]

Hey Ray - do you think we will see any of these new features on the 1030 as part of a software/firmware upgrade?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yes, the 1030 will receive all new features except the baked in Trailforks map/trail data due to licensing issues.

[@TomSP9TL]

Hi. I can't seem to find information about a following issue. I am thinking between the Wahoo Bolt V2 and Garmin 830. With the Wahoo it is all clear, since I have the V1. But I don't know if the following is possible with the Edge 830. Lets say I am navigating with a pre-loaded course onto 830. But half way through I decide to change the route, and need to get off the planned (course) track to get to one place. As I have read, I cannot upload new courses to 530/830 from a phone/app while an activity is in progress. But what if I select an address/POI or even a point on a map during an activity and selected course already? Will this work? Won't the current activity stop/end ?? Thnx

[@skiplauderbaugh5058]

DC - excellent , your reviews never disappoint! I get it Garmin has to add wiz-bang features to get consumers to upgrade to the newest generation... But honestly - I don’t see using 90 percent of these new features on the new Garmin 830. Most of them are already available on a smart phone ( and easier to use and see) and if I am going to review my ride stats, It will be at home using my training program looking at a large monitor... I don’t want to be constantly looking at my Garmin when I am riding. I just want my Garmin to tell me and record my ride information- route direction turns, track route, speed, watts, distance, ride time, climbing elevation, avg grade,TSS, avg speed, normalized power, and have the battery last over 8 hours, and a touch-screen that works.. that’s plenty. - KISS

[@eliseoebarahona9486]

Does this thing have a Speaker and tell you where to go just like a gps?

[@salsalawyer]

Are any of these features coming to the 1030?

[@olafkuhnke1202]

I have a question about the bike theft alarm. What if a thieve just takes away the Garmin, throws it into the next bin and then steals the bike?

[@MiniEggs1999]

Please do long term video review of your marq athlete

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, in the cards!

[@JWKEL88]

Does this have a lock function so that when it rains the screen won’t activate??

[@jamesdirkmtbs7020]

Awesome reviews and has a huge influence when buying kit, but need your help, looking to buy the 830 and the fenix 5 Do you have any reviews on having both and pros and cons, do I really need both? Can the 5x do a good job at both?

[@joeybrown5223]

Haha. I’ll stick with the ultra-reliable Wahoo Bolt. Sure, it doesn’t have of these features (nor do I want them) but it WORKS! I have had many Garmin units and they all had issues! Reading through the comments obviously they still have many of those same issues.

[@ps6149]

Well, that's not what I read on Strava... Good luck on really long rides then :-) I use the 830 and don't even feel it. It's just there and working. Well, those Wahoo fans alway compare their units to the ancient Edge X20 generation. Time goes past, companies and products develop...

[@JochemBeullens]

When I use the trainplan functionality and select find a course, the course start but I don't see my traingplan/workout screen anymore. You have an idea?

[@Bigjuergo]

is trailfork updated when new trails are build?

[@efxanim8tor]

Now that's a good question, it should have some way to sync data, but maybe you have to dock it on a machine hooked to internet?

[@xlNixonlx]

Does anyone know if there’s a way to place a flag in the ride? Say if you went really quickly on a run you could place a quick flag down so that when you get home you can see exactly where that run started.

[@OriginalGabriel]

Any word on if the integrated TrailForks data is going to trickle down to other devices?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No word

[@rmf1378]

Are the screens more vivid than the older devices? It sure looks vibrant!

[@Dcrainmaker]

They are, though not much over 520/820z

[@rmf1378]

@@Dcrainmaker might be worth the upgrade, thanks!

[@kris.szablowski]

Hi DC... any idea if and how upload/replace base maps in 830? no microSD slot, and it is not recognized as external memory in Windows. ???

[@Dcrainmaker]

It shows up as a mass storage device in Windows. If it's not showing up as that, double-check your USB cable (if not using the Garmin one). The Garmin one is Data+Power, but a lot of random micro-USB cables you have around might only be power, so it won't show the data side.

[@kris.szablowski]

@@Dcrainmaker You are absolutely right. I used wrong cable. With right one recognized as memory, w/ 6GB free out of 14,3 GB. Txs