Magene C606 GPS Bike Computer Review - feat. 2.8" Color Touch Screen + Garmin Mount + Navigation

The Magene C606 is the brand’s new flagship GPS cycling computer that offers premium features not typically found at this price point. Retailing for $159, the Magene C606 is a mid-level priced computer with a big 2.8” touch color screen. Magene claims up to 28 hour battery life using the endurance mode thanks to the large 2000mAh battery. The GPS computer is compatible with nearly all ANT+ and BLE sensors and features turn-by-turn navigation. Modern features include a USB-C charging port as well as Garmin quarter-turn mount that is molded into the base. The Magene C606 also supports customization using a free companion app with 10 available pages and 10 items per page.
As far as mounting, the Magene C606 uses a standard Garmin quarter turn style mount that is molded directly into the body. It’s a standard mount design that allows you to use the computer with a wide variety of existing mounts. Magene includes a simple plastic handlebar mount with different length o-rings that is easy to install on handlebars. We’d highly recommend using an out-front mount instead as it places the computer in front of the stem and lets you mount a light or camera underneath it. Thanks to the Garmin mount, you can use mounts like the Topeak UTF out-front mount or mounting systems like Trek Blendr. Note, Magene also includes a lanyard along with a small cutout which you can use to secure the computer as insurance against the computer coming off the mount.
The Magene C606 computer has a traditional rectangular profile with slightly rounded corners and angled body. With its 2000mAh battery it’s a fairly bulky computer that is 97 x 57 x 17.6mm which makes it thicker than other GPS computers. While Magene advertises a white and gray color option on the packaging, it seems like only the all back variation is currently available. It’s a standard semi-glossy black plastic finish with a glossy screen and no visible hardware. The screen is a well sized 2.8” color touch screen which has standard sized bezels above and below it. Branding is limited to Magene on the front face and above the screen....
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:49 Fit + Finish
05:38 Initial Setup
10:07 Riding Impressions
13:03 OneLapFit App
18:33 Comparison (iGPSPORT, Bryton Rider S800, Shanren)
20:58 The Final Score
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[@EagleEye-MJG]

Love to see this space becoming MORE COMPETITIVE, with a broader selection of devices. . Instead of just Hammerhead, Garmin, & Wahoo.

[@seanism2011]

You think this is competitive? This computer is weak, you get what you pay for.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

Exactly, competition is always good for consumers in the end. For $159 it's nice to have a 2.8" color touch screen and navigation - Garmin's cheapest computer is still $200 and is black and white.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

@@seanism2011 With some software updates I think this Magene could be much more competitive. Right now the biggest difference between Garmin and smaller brands like Magene / Bryton / iGPSPORT is lack of software refinement and user experience. The hardware on these budget computers is already on par with more expensive products, you're really paying for software features.

[@hangamone6770]

How could I set the screen time off....? In setting I set up auto screen off but it not working in just 10seconds the screen is automatically off...

[@johnnyboy4711]

which one would you go for out of your own money? igps bsc300,bryton 750se or magene? on/off road navigation ?can you turn off touch screen?

[@TheSweetCyclists]

There is no way to turn off the touch screen or lock it out as far as I know. Personally I like the Bryton 750 SE's navigation over the Magene. With the Magene you get a bigger screen and more polished look, but the navigation is lacking.

[@MegaXtc11]

Which Mount are you using to mount it in front of the handlebars? I don't see an official mount for this GPS on Magene website.

[@TheSweetCyclists]

The Magene computer uses a standard Garmin quarter turn mount so you can use any third-party. I like the Topeak UTF out-front mount (kzbin.info/www/bejne/amnQYmiQe610fLMfeature=shared) as it has a dual clamp design which is pretty stable.

[@MegaXtc11]

@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks, could this mount be able to withstand the weight of a Garmin 1030? I've had bad luck with mounts bought from AliExpress breaking the mounting plastic where the ears of the Garmin attaches, I know the Garmin official mounts are solid buy they are overpriced, so I'm wondering if this UTF is a good alternative.

[@Dustydayzz]

which is better between this and the igs 300?

[@TheSweetCyclists]

I like the larger color touch screen on the Magene compared to the iGSPORT BSC300 but I prefer the iGSPORT for the overall experience.

[@Dustydayzz]

@TheSweetCyclists 😪😭I ordered the magene. I shoulda awaited your reply. But I thought they are bigger as a company so might improve on the software part especially the navigation and give us free updates...idk.

[@joehiatt1992]

Kinda stupid not to add a grab & go riding feature,who wants to sit down & plan rides all the time,looks like the Bryton 750 se is better

[@JeanFrancoisDesrosiers]

Most important : battery life?

[@TheSweetCyclists]

The battery life has been good with the C606. I believe I've seen around ~15 hours using a cadence sensor and radar (the radar can really reduce runtime with all the beeping and display updates).