Product Comparison: Garmin Edge 705 vs Garmin Edge 800

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Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer

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Garmin Edge 800 Cycling GPS Computer-(Certified Refurbished)

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General Specifications

About the Product

Trainer. Navigator. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn-by-turn directions, power data (from ANT+®-enabled third-party power meters) — the works.

Make the most of every ride with Edge 800 — the first touchscreen GPS bike computer. Providing navigation and performance monitoring, Edge 800 is ideal for touring, commuting, competitive cycling and mountain biking.

Brand

Garmin

Model

Edge 705

Edge 800

Origin

Taiwan

Key Specs

Sensors

Barometric altimeter

Type Of Tracking

GPS

Tracking Details

Time, Distance, Speed, Heart rate, Location, Ascent / descent, Elevation, Grade, Cadence, Calories, Power phase

Time, Distance, Speed, Location, Heart rate, Cadence, Calories

Type Of Tracking

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer

I am happy to say I can also monitor my speed, distance, cadence, heart rate, calories, time, et cetera even while stationary.
I have been using Garmin GPS units for years, on the trail, road, on foot, and while driving. This one is the best yet in every respect.
It's easy to set up, has multiple display settings to customize how you see your workout or current location.
The device itself is really nice, it works flawlessly after you get used to the menus and operating it.
Easy to use, quick in calculating routes, very accurate.

Garmin Edge 800 Cycling GPS Computer-(Certified Refurbished)

I have already used it in two MTB races and it has been very accurate.
It is accurate, easy to use and read. I love it!
So far this thing is awesome. Really enjoy the gps and cadence program.
Great bike computer. Easy to use and provides all the info you could need.
With the cadence sensor adds a new level of indispensible information to your biking.

Size & Weight

Height

4.3 in.

3.7 in.

Width

2.0 in.

Depth

1.0 in.

Weight

3.7 oz.

3.5 oz.

Display

Display Size

1.37" x 1.71"

1.4" x 2.2"

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels

160 x 240 pixels

Touchscreen

Yes

3D-Map View

Touchscreen
3D-Map View

What customers say about "Display"

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer

Backlight / Crip display - Very good illumination.
Screen - Legible, precise, looks great - beautiful full color maps.
Essentially, you can put on the screen virtually whatever you want and wherever you want it, and the screen is high resolution (as is required, to be sure, for detailed maps).
The display is programmable and is bright and easily readible. The battery life is as advertised.
The screen is easy enough to read in bright sunlight.

Garmin Edge 800 Cycling GPS Computer-(Certified Refurbished)

The display is decent size, but not "iphone" quality.
Screen has great viewing in light and dark. Great value for the price!
There is not a lot of glare in the sun and it lights enough in the dark to read normally.
The maps are very helpful when you are ridding a course. Also the touch screen is very handy.
The touch screen is surprisingly easy to use in the cold/wet & bright sunlight.

Features

Maps & Memory

Waypoints/favorites/locations: 100 locations, Routes: Limited by memory space available, Basemap, Ability to add maps, Riding history up to 1000 laps

Waypoints/favorites/locations 200, Routes: Limited by memory space available, Basemap, Ability to add maps, Riding history up to 180 hours

Realtime Map Updates

Smartphone Compatible

Interfaces

USB

Environmental Protections

IPX7

Extras

Customizable data pages, Auto Pause, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Auto Lap, Virtual Partner, Cycling Courses, Time/distance alerts, Power meter compatible, Garmin Connect

Customizable data pages, Auto Pause, Interval training, Advanced workouts, Auto Lap, Virtual Partner, Auto scroll, Cycling Courses, Time/distance alerts, Garmin Connect, Power meter compatible, Foot pod capable

Realtime Map Updates
Smartphone Compatible

What customers say about "Features"

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer

You don't have to have a GPS signal and be moving for this cycling computer to read your speed.
The heart rate monitor strap is perfectly comfortable. I haven't felt the need to get the 'comfort' strap instead. I have a 44 inch chest, and have no problem with fit.
When I get home from a ride, I upload the data into the Garmin Training Center software, and I can compare every aspect of the ride to previous rides
Cadence monitor, speed monitor installed quickly and have worked flawlessly; I have several heart rate chest straps and the HR monitor recognizes all of them.
All the components work great and pulling that into their training software is useful.

Garmin Edge 800 Cycling GPS Computer-(Certified Refurbished)

It has worked great both inside on a trainer and outdoors. Picks up location very quickly and connected easily to my Wahoo HRM, cadence and speed sensors.
The graphic depiction showing changes in elevation was a nice touch as well when reviewing our effort at the end of the day.
The edge 800 is exactly what I need - interactive, lots of data to geek out over but that I don't really need, separate bike profiles, and easily programmed gps navigation.
The customizable screens are great and it's nice to know its not all in my head when I think it feels way colder than it is (like weather.com said).
he ability to upload routes is a feature I found very handy this past week as I was able to have the route set to take us directly to our camp sites at the end of each day.

Battery

Battery Life

15 hours

Battery Type

Rechargeable li-polymer

Rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery Type
Battery Life

What customers say about "Battery"

Garmin Edge 705 GPS-Enabled Cycling Computer

I've have several Garmin devices including: Forerunner 201, 205, 305, eTrex, 60sx but the 705 brings it all together in a small package with a looooooong battery life.
After over a year of solid use, I still get 12+ hours continuous (without backlight).
It charges now in a few of hours and has good battery life. (Sorry, I have not run it down for endurance.)
The battery life is very long (about 15 hours)! I left it on overnight and woke up to it still running.
Battery life is good enough for a very long ride - I suspect easily over 10 hours

Garmin Edge 800 Cycling GPS Computer-(Certified Refurbished)

I do RAGBRAI every year and this was so great to have! The battery lasts about 12 hrs of running it straight through.
The battery life is also great, using it for up to 12 hours per day, with at least 20% battery remaining at the end of each day. Charges quickly too.
Had mine for couple years now battery life is amazing over 100 miles 45% etc best computer device on the market :)
Battery life even with the backlight permanently on is very good. I lose about 15%-20% charge after a 90min ride with the backlight fully on.
The battery seems to be amazing, i've never run out and on a 3% charge i've managed to get it to run for 1hour with the screen on lowest setting, just to track my ride.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

CE, FCC

FCC, IC

Manufacturer warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

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Manual

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