Garmin
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
Fitness · 2024 · Pro
90
/ 100
From $749
VS
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) wins by 2
Garmin
Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)
Fitness · 2023 · Pro
88
/ 100
From $550
Specdex verdict
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) lands at 90 and Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) at 88. That puts Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Pick Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) if…
- ✓Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- ✓Sleep + recovery metrics
- ✓Activity-specific modes
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) 90
vs 88 Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)
Score breakdown
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
90 battery 94
display 74
fitness 90
health 90
durability 84
Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)
88 battery 94
display 74
fitness 88
health 88
durability 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) | Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer | Fitness tracker / ring / bike computer |
| Variant | Pro | Pro |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)
Pros
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
Cons
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)
Pros
- +Extended battery life vs smartwatches
- +Sleep + recovery metrics
- +Activity-specific modes
Cons
- −Notifications limited
- −No smartwatch app store
- −Some require subscription
FAQ: Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) vs Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)
Which is better, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)? +
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $749, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) worth the price? +
At $550, Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in battery.
Does Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.