# Garmin Edge 1050: specs and price

**Price (US):** $699.99 at garmin.com (MSRP, device only), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 bike computers we track it is the most expensive; category median $365.
**Brand:** Garmin
**Released:** 2024-06
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 22/100, #17 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $699.99 |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Released | 2024-06 |
| Display size (in) | 3.5 in |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Battery life hours | 20 |
| Preloaded maps | Yes |
| Multiband gnss | Yes |
| Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
| Weight (g) | 161 |

## Where it stands

At $700, the Garmin Edge 1050 is the most expensive of the 18 bike computers we track, where the median is $365. On the spec sheet, its display size of 3.5 in is above the median of the 18, its battery life hours of 20 is below the median of the 18, and its weight of 161 g is above the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 17 we date.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted cycling outlets covered the Edge 1050, both published on launch day (25 June 2024). Only DC Rainmaker did hands-on measured testing; Cycling Weekly's piece is a launch first-look with no lab data. Both praise the bright, high-resolution 1,000-nit screen and both flag the battery drop and lost solar versus the Edge 1040. DCR additionally singles out the audible bike bell as its standout feature and notes the gradient-responsiveness lag is now fixed. (Based on 2 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2024-06-25.)

Praised: Bright, fast, high-resolution 1,000-nit screen readable in direct sun; Audible bike bell / speaker (DCR's standout feature); Gradient responsiveness lag eliminated and stable; On-device course creator improves navigation self-sufficiency.
Flagged: Battery life cut sharply vs Edge 1040 and solar dropped; New swipe-down control menu feels unfinished/unintuitive; High price (£649.99 / $699.99) for mostly software gains.
Disagreement: DC Rainmaker judges the shorter battery acceptable, expecting ~90% of riders to prefer the brilliant screen (runtime still roughly double Wahoo/Hammerhead), whereas Cycling Weekly is more skeptical that the screen and software updates justify upgrading given the lost solar and battery downgrade.
Sources: DC Rainmaker (2024-06-25, dcrainmaker.com), Cycling Weekly (2024-06-25, cyclingweekly.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Garmin Edge 1050?**

Two whitelisted cycling outlets covered the Edge 1050, both published on launch day (25 June 2024). Only DC Rainmaker did hands-on measured testing; Cycling Weekly's piece is a launch first-look with no lab data. Both praise the bright, high-resolution 1,000-nit screen and both flag the battery drop and lost solar versus the Edge 1040. DCR additionally singles out the audible bike bell as its standout feature and notes the gradient-responsiveness lag is now fixed. Praised: Bright, fast, high-resolution 1,000-nit screen readable in direct sun; Audible bike bell / speaker (DCR's standout feature); Gradient responsiveness lag eliminated and stable; On-device course creator improves navigation self-sufficiency. Flagged: Battery life cut sharply vs Edge 1040 and solar dropped; New swipe-down control menu feels unfinished/unintuitive; High price (£649.99 / $699.99) for mostly software gains. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Garmin Edge 1050 cost?**

The Garmin Edge 1050 has a US price of $699.99 (MSRP, device only), as of 2026-06-19.

**How does the Garmin Edge 1050 compare on price?**

At $700, the Garmin Edge 1050 is the most expensive of the 18 bike computers we track, where the median is $365.

**When was the Garmin Edge 1050 released?**

The Garmin Edge 1050 was released 2024-06.

**What are the Garmin Edge 1050's key specs?**

Garmin Edge 1050 (Garmin): display size in 3.5 in, touchscreen Yes, battery life hours 20, preloaded maps Yes, multiband gnss Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Source: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1196129/ (garmin.com, accessed 2026-06-19)
Corroboration: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-1050-in-depth-review-brilliance-battery.html (accessed 2026-06-19)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-computers/garmin-edge-1050/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Garmin Edge 1050 price of record was $699.99 as of 2026-06-19 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-computers/garmin-edge-1050/
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