The Garmin Edge 1060 is Garmin's newest premium bike computer, at $799.99. It keeps the Edge 1050's 3.5 inch screen and battery life, adds a built-in microphone for hands-free voice control, and goes on sale October 23, 2026.
This post covers what is new, the full spec sheet, how it lines up against the Edge 1050, and how it compares with the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 and the Hammerhead Karoo. Every number comes from the brand's own site. A hands-on review and video will follow.
What is new on the Garmin Edge 1060?
The headline change is a microphone. Garmin built one into the Edge 1060 so you can control the unit by voice with both hands on the bars. You can also report a road hazard by voice, and send voice and text messages through the Garmin Messenger app on a paired phone.
The rest of the list is smaller, and it all checks out against Garmin's spec sheets. We lined the 1060 and 1050 sheets up row by row. These are the features Garmin lists for the 1060 and not for the 1050.
What the Edge 1060 adds over the Edge 1050
The Edge 1060 takes voice commands and records voice messages. Garmin notes voice commands work in select languages and can vary with riding conditions.
The Edge 1060 weighs 142 grams to the Edge 1050's 161, and its body measures 58.5 by 107 mm against 60.2 by 118.5 mm. Both are 16.3 mm thick.
The Edge 1060 adds Free Flow routing, which looks for training routes with fewer stops, plus route options by time and bike type, Up Ahead points of interest and route preview metrics.
The Edge 1060 can charge a phone or a tail light in an emergency with a compatible USB-C cable. Garmin says it is not meant for charging while you ride.
Garmin Edge 1060 specs
- Screen: 3.5 inch color touchscreen with buttons, 480 by 800 pixels
- Battery: up to 20 hours in demanding use, up to 60 hours in battery save mode
- Size and weight: 58.5 by 107 by 16.3 mm, 142 grams, rated IPX7
- Storage: 64 GB internal
- Satellites and sensors: multi-band GNSS with GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, 5 Hz GPS recording, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, ambient light sensor
- Audio: built-in microphone and built-in speaker
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi
- Training: real-time stamina, Power Guide, Smart Fueling, training status and load, cycling ability and course demands analysis, Garmin Coach plans
- Safety: incident detection including off-road, LiveTrack, GroupRide, bike alarm, Varia radar and light support, inReach compatible
- Drivetrain: SRAM AXS integration and Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift integration
- Extras: Garmin Pay, reverse charging, in-ride power from Garmin's power mount and Charge battery pack
How does the Edge 1060 compare to the Edge 1050?
Most of the spec sheet is identical. The screen is the same 3.5 inch, 480 by 800 pixel touchscreen. Battery life is rated the same, 20 hours in demanding use and 60 in battery save mode. Storage is 64 GB on both. Both have a built-in speaker, Garmin Pay, multi-band GNSS, SRAM AXS and Shimano Di2 integration, and the same core training and safety features, including real-time stamina, Power Guide, Smart Fueling, incident detection and LiveTrack.
What changes is the microphone and everything that runs through it, the routing tools listed above, alternate data fields, reverse charging, and a smaller, lighter body. Garmin's list price is $799.99 for the 1060 and $699.99 for the 1050.
Same screen, same battery. The Edge 1060 and Edge 1050 share a 3.5 inch 480 by 800 screen and the same 20 and 60 hour battery ratings, according to Garmin's spec sheets.
What the 1060 adds. A microphone for voice control and voice messages, Free Flow and other new routing tools, reverse charging, and 19 fewer grams.
For a rider who will not use voice control, the Edge 1050 offers the same screen and battery ratings for a lower list price.
We have a few Edge 1050s left, on sale while they last. If you are weighing the smaller Edges too, our Edge 550 vs 850 vs 1050 breakdown covers what changes as you move up the range.
Edge 1060 vs Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 vs Hammerhead Karoo
The Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 and the Hammerhead Karoo are the two non-Garmin touchscreen navigation computers we stock. Here is how their published specs line up with the Edge 1060, each taken from the brand's own site on October 20, 2026.
Three bike computers, side by side
3.5 inch touchscreen with buttons. 142 g. Up to 20 hours in demanding use, 60 in battery save mode. 64 GB. Built-in microphone and speaker.
2.8 inch color touchscreen. 3.8 oz, about 108 g. Up to 25 hours battery. 64 GB. Built-in speaker. Dual-band GPS.
3.2 inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen at 292 pixels per inch, plus physical buttons. 118.1 g. 64 GB. Multi-band GNSS. Rated IP67.
Screen. The Edge 1060 has the largest screen of the three at 3.5 inches. The Karoo is 3.2 inches and the ROAM 3 is 2.8 inches.
Weight. The ROAM 3 is the lightest at 3.8 ounces, about 108 grams. The Karoo is 118.1 grams and the Edge 1060 is 142 grams.
Battery. Garmin rates the Edge 1060 at up to 20 hours in demanding use and 60 in battery save mode. Wahoo rates the ROAM 3 at up to 25 hours. SRAM lists the Karoo at 35 plus hours with its settings customized. Each brand tests under its own conditions, so these figures are not directly comparable.
Voice. The Edge 1060 is the only one of the three with a built-in microphone listed on its product page. The Edge 1060 and ROAM 3 both list a built-in speaker for audible prompts.
SRAM integration. SRAM sells the Karoo, and it leans into SRAM's own parts: single sign-on with your SRAM account, automatic AXS sensor pairing, AXS battery management and controller programming, and a connection to RockShox Flight Attendant suspension. The Edge 1060 also lists SRAM AXS integration, along with Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift integration.
Radar. The Edge 1060 works with Garmin's Varia RearVue 820 and the rest of the Varia line. The ROAM 3 pairs with Wahoo's TRACKR RADAR. We compared those two radars in Garmin or Wahoo Radar? Start With Your Screen.
Which bike computer fits which rider?
- Garmin Edge 1060You want a 3.5 inch screen, voice control, and Garmin's full training and safety features, including Varia radar support and Garmin Pay.
- Garmin Edge 1050You want the same screen, battery and training features as the Edge 1060 and do not need voice control. Our remaining 1050s are on sale while they last.
- Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3You want the lightest of the three, or you already ride with Wahoo sensors and the TRACKR RADAR.
- Hammerhead KarooYou ride SRAM AXS or RockShox Flight Attendant and want SRAM's own computer, with single sign-on, automatic AXS pairing and suspension data on screen.
When can you buy the Garmin Edge 1060?
Garmin opens orders for the Edge 1060 on October 23, 2026. You can pre-order one from us now, and we will ship it as soon as our units arrive from Garmin. It is $799.99 and ships with a flush out-front mount, a standard mount, a tether and a charging cable. Our hands-on review and video will follow once we have ridden it.
Common questions
When does the Garmin Edge 1060 come out?
Garmin lists the Edge 1060 as available to order on October 23, 2026.
How much does the Garmin Edge 1060 cost?
The Garmin Edge 1060 lists at $799.99. The Edge 1050 lists at $699.99.
What is the difference between the Garmin Edge 1060 and the Edge 1050?
The Edge 1060 adds a built-in microphone for hands-free voice control and voice messaging, reverse charging, Free Flow routing and other new routing tools, and weighs 142 grams against 161. Both have a 3.5 inch 480 by 800 touchscreen, the same 20 and 60 hour battery ratings, and 64 GB of storage.
Does the Garmin Edge 1060 have voice control?
Yes. The Edge 1060 has a built-in microphone for hands-free voice control and voice messages through the Garmin Messenger app. Garmin notes voice commands are available in select languages and can vary with riding conditions.
How long does the Garmin Edge 1060 battery last?
Garmin rates the Edge 1060 for up to 20 hours in demanding use and up to 60 hours in battery save mode, the same as the Edge 1050.
Is the Garmin Edge 1060 lighter than the Edge 1050?
Yes. The Edge 1060 weighs 142 grams and the Edge 1050 weighs 161 grams. The 1060 body is also shorter, at 107 mm long against 118.5 mm.
Shop the Edge 1060
The Garmin Edge 1060 is available to pre-order from us now, alongside the rest of the Garmin, Wahoo and Hammerhead bike computers we stock.
Pre-order the Edge 1060Our hands-on Edge 1060 review is next. Watch for it here and on our YouTube channel.