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Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) — Fitness · 2024 · Pro
Garmin

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)

Fitness · 2024 · Pro

90
/ 100
From $749
VS
Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) wins by 2
Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) — Fitness · 2023 · Pro
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Battery

Tie

Compared on the battery sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Fitness

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)

Compared on the fitness sub-score

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) leads on fitness (90 vs 88).

Health

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro)

Compared on the health sub-score

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) leads on health (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) more score per dollar ($550 vs $749).

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

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) versus Garmin Edge 840 (Pro) — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for fitness, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)? +

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) — leads on fitness (90 vs 88). Compared on the fitness sub-score.

Which is better for health, Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) or Garmin Edge 840 (Pro)? +

Garmin Edge 1050 (Pro) — leads on health (90 vs 88). Compared on the health sub-score.