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Specs

Display: 3.5-inch color touchscreen

Battery: 20 hrs (demanding) / 60 hrs (saver)

Speaker: Built-in for navigation, alerts, digital bell

Maps: Preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps with Trailforks worldwide MTB data

Navigation: Turn-by-turn, on-device course creator, Trendline routing

Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT+

Payments: Garmin Pay contactless

Safety: Varia compatible, incident detection, LiveTrack

Group Features: GroupRide messaging, live location, leaderboards

FAQ

How is the Edge 1050 different from the Edge 850 and 550?: The 1050 is Garmin's flagship with a larger 3.5-inch touchscreen, a built-in speaker, Garmin Pay, GroupRide messaging and live location, longer 20-hour battery in demanding use, and the on-device course creator. The 850 is the compact alternative with a 2.7-inch touchscreen, speaker, and Garmin Pay at a smaller form factor and lower price. The 550 is button-only at the most accessible price point.

How long does the Edge 1050 battery last?: Up to 20 hours in demanding use mode and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. Real-world battery life depends on which features are active including GPS, mapping, sensor pairing, and screen brightness.

What is GroupRide?: GroupRide is Garmin's in-ride group communication feature that enables messaging, live location sharing, climb leaderboards, and post-ride awards between riders in the same group. It works on the Edge 1050, the 840, and other compatible Garmin devices.

Best For

Serious cyclists who want the absolute top-of-the-line Garmin cycling computer with every feature available. Ideal for road racers, gravel adventurers, multi-day tourers, and group ride leaders who use navigation, advanced performance metrics, GroupRide, and the full Garmin connected ecosystem.

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