![]() It also has a few other differences outlined in the next section. Hey – you can’t win them all! Note that both new units are near-identical, but this review is focused purely on the Edge 840 model, which has a touchscreen that the Edge 540 lacks. And for better or worse, the unit got a bit chubbier as well. Of course, it’s not just a buffet of software features, but also some hardware changes, including the switch to USB-C, as well as the addition of multi-band/dual-frequency GPS/GNSS. You no longer have to be on a course/route to get up-ahead climb information. Instead, the huge bulk of the changes are software-focused, effectively matching that of the higher-end Edge 1040 series, bringing in tons of new functionality, including one entirely new-to-Garmin feature: Free-ride ClimbPro. ![]() In fact, arguably, the solar piece is really the least important change. However, the changes go far beyond just sunny-side-up or not. And like last year, with the more expensive Edge 1040, both the 540 and 840 get Solar variants. ![]() ![]() Garmin has just announced the new Edge 840, as well as Edge 540 units. ![]()
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