{"id":1992606,"date":"2026-06-15T16:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1992606"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:10:10","slug":"garmin-edge-550-review-the-latest-five-series-unit-still-goes-hard-but-it-might-be-at-the-point-where-a-touchscreen-is-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1992606","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Edge 550 review: The latest five series unit still goes hard, but it might be at the point where a touchscreen is essential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rJmgeocSSqc78bsfZGW8Ro-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nreview-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict\" data-component-name=\"pretty-verdict\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__heading-container\">\n<h3>\nCyclingnews Verdict<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__verdict\">\n<p>The Edge 550 is, without doubt, a highly capable and powerful computer, and its upgraded screen updates the feel of the unit. I don&#8217;t feel the reduced battery life is a massive issue; however, its slightly-too-small buttons and the lack of a touchscreen make it harder than it needs to be to navigate the unit.<\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Garmin Edge 550\" data-name=\"TOP widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-widget-title=\"0\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span> at Jenson USA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span> at REI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span> at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-merchantlink-transparent-price\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span> at Best Buy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__pros\">\n<h4 class=\"pros__heading\">\nPros<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Stylish design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Bright, clear screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Packed with features<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Easy to use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Fast processor speed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__cons\">\n<h4 class=\"cons__heading\">\nCons<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Buttons are too small and a little vague to use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>No touch screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Battery life isn\u2019t amazing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"pretty-verdict\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" class=\"w-full mt-5 border-t border-[#ededed] border-solid\" data-nosnippet>\n<div class=\"mt-5 text-base font-bold text-black pb-2.5\">Best picks for you<\/div>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col pl-4 pr-2 bg-none \">\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-1\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\">\n                    Best bike computers 2026: We test all the best GPS devices for logging your rides\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\">\n                    Best cycling watches 2026: Track your fitness on and off the bike\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-3\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\">\n                    Best budget cycling computers 2026: Track your ride without the big price tag\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-xs leading-5 mb-2 text-left py-2 md:px-4\" id=\"how-we-test\"><span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can trust Cyclingnews<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"elk-58b2dbbf-a09a-4ab9-9598-369c86bfd42f\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Tech specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Price: \u00a3379.99 \/ $399.99 \/ \u20ac449.99<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 110 grams<\/li>\n<li>Screen size: 2.7\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Memory: 32 GB in<\/li>\n<li>Connectivity: ANT+ \/ Bluetooth \/ WIFI<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof: IPX7<\/li>\n<li>Battery life: 12-36 hours, depending on use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2e570dd9-7068-41b1-a11a-c59a39c4d0d2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Garmin launched its Edge 550 and 850 models in September 2025, replacing both the 540 and 840 units which had been in the range for some time<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 remains a non-touchscreen unit, though its screen was upgraded. This seems to have come at the expense of overall battery life, which has decreased, and which hasn\u2019t been met with cheers in some quarters.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e570dd9-7068-41b1-a11a-c59a39c4d0d2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Edge 550 retails at \u00a3379.99 \/ $399.99 \/ \u20ac449.99, building on the long-term popularity of the 520, 530 and 540 models that preceded it. It&#8217;s less than a Hammerhead Karoo, and sits roughly in between, depending on your territory, the Wahoo Roam and Bolt. These brands make the best bike computers when shopping, though other players are gaining traction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve been riding with the 550 for close to 2,000 miles. I\u2019ve used it for everything: bike launches in foreign countries, regular rides close to home, lots of training sessions, gravel, and road racing. I\u2019ve used it long enough for any potential issues to surface.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you&#8217;re shopping for a computer, this review should help you decide if the 550 is right for you.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Garmin Edge 550\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<ul class=\"hawk-inbody-container\">\n<li><span>Garmin Edge 550 at Jenson USA for $399.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-QiddiJfj4zOsHPkV0OpxHS8oTNrvYNFE\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-QiddiJfj4zOsHPkV0OpxHS8oTNrvYNFE slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 5<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Design and aesthetics <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-a003ff5f-276c-4ced-9f3f-cd8f77ff5f7e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Like the rest of the Garmin computer range, you receive the Edge 550 with a standard round out front handlebar mount, standard O-ring mount, charger cable, lanyard and documentation. Setup is very easy; you can use a QR code to connect your Garmin Connect app and set everything up quickly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the biggest changes between the Edge 540 and 550 was the screen and user interface upgrade that the 550 received. The screen uses a liquid crystal screen display over the 540\u2019s Transflective TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) screen; it\u2019s also slightly larger and is very similar in looks to the flagship Edge 1050 model&#8217;s glossy, sleek screen. Overall, it\u2019s bright, crisp and easy to read thanks to the boosted pixel count.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dimensions-wise, there isn\u2019t much in it; the 540 measured up at 57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6 mm compared to the 550\u2019s 54.6 x 92.2 x 16.8 mm. The 550 is also slightly heavier. I\u2019ve included a photo comparing the sizeof a few different units below so you can see for yourself.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The sheer volume of features packed into lots of Garmin smart watches and bike computers is a major part of the brand&#8217;s fitness calling card. The 550 is no different and is packed with features from downloadable training plans to gear ratio use analysis; you can <strong>read the whole list here<\/strong>. The Garmin Connect app also lets you do an awful lot of post-ride analysis and is easily one of the most comprehensive apps out there from the computer brands.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is too much to list; bear this in mind if lots of features appeal to you. I said it in my Edge 1050 review, but if you are the kind of rider who wants to fully embrace every feature, try them all out and mess around regularly with your setups, the volume of features on offer from Garmin units should appeal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6329babb-7733-4ccc-b4c5-5f549591c3b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a size comparison aginst the IGPSPORT BiNavi on the left and Hammerhead Karoo on the right. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-4465d99e-3f27-405b-8f43-65f788bd83d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s look at what changed between the 540 and 550 units. Lots of features remain, it\u2019s not a total wholesale overhaul, and aside from the better screen, storage and processing, you will need to decide if the extras are enough for you.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Edge 550 gains more internal storage over the 540, jumping up to 32GB from the 16GB the 540 had, so there&#8217;s more space for routes. The 550 also has a faster processor to speed everything up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 has 5Hz GPS tracking capability in the enduro and downhill riding profiles to boost off-road accuracy, along with more MTB-specific support generally. There\u2019s also smart fuelling and hydration updates, a timing gates feature to help you measure specific split times, real-time weather overlay, community hazard reporting for things like potholes and upgrades to the Garmin GroupRide feature.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A key buying decision for riders is whether to go for the 550 or 850, and the two are tied closely together. The 850 has a lot of the same features but gets a touchscreen as well as buttons, audible navigation prompts, a bell and the Garmin contactless payment function, as well as a bigger battery life.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On battery life, the 550 has decreased compared to the 540 on account of that nice new screen. Claimed battery life for the 540 was up to 26 hours, claimed life for the 550 (from Garmin) is up to 12 hours for demanding use, and up to 36 hours in battery saver mode.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Garmin has already published a list of software updates for the unit, and you can see what has been adjusted or amended on the brand&#8217;s site. There has been a 0% brightness screen fix, for example; it\u2019s an interesting list to go over.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Looks-wise, the Edge 550 is a great-looking unit. Its top and bottom edges are squared off and aren&#8217;t as rounded as the 540; this somehow makes the unit look more modern for me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The unit has seven buttons altogether. The main power button and up and down arrow navigation buttons are all on the left-hand side, the bottom centre has lap and stop star ride buttons sitting either side of the charging port, whilst the right-hand side has the select and scroll back buttons. All told, it&#8217;s a very similar layout to the 540.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-jWocF5GynKhW50PPlcFWMXIEBBpgtzDV\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-jWocF5GynKhW50PPlcFWMXIEBBpgtzDV slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the main home screen when you switch the unit on.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Use the left-hand arrow buttons to navigate to the options menu here<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Hit them again to access the menu and navigation pages.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And again for this control page, where you can do even more.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8b19173b-d09c-4b82-834d-5cf76d60431f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">That upgraded screen is a key talking point, and it\u2019s very nice, bright, glossy and crisp. I can\u2019t really fault it and can comfortably use it on lower brightness levels, which aids battery life. At max brightness, it isn\u2019t quite as bright as the Hammerhead Karoo, in my view, but I don\u2019t think anyone will criticise the screen; it\u2019s very nice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 user interface is easy enough to navigate; it&#8217;s not my favourite out there, but it will be familiar if you are already a Garmin Edge user. You can end up deep into some menus and settings, and a fair bit of button clicking is needed, but overall, it&#8217;s simple to learn the unit and find what you need.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you are a 540 or existing Garmin user, everything will be familiar. If you are thinking of switching. Ride profiles are highly customisable; you can toggle the various Garmin pop-up screens off if they are all a bit overkill for you. I know some riders turn off the pothole alerts due to feeling too interrupted at times, for example. The unit will upload your sessions to Training Peaks if you are a trainer, and you can take advantage of the Garmin coaching sessions and plans if you so wish. The Climbing metric screens all still do their job as well.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When it comes to battery life, the Edge 550 battery does drain fairly quickly. On average, this year, I\u2019m doing around eight hours of riding per week, and my longest weekly ride is about 3.5 hours. I&#8217;m never going to trouble it on a single ride, but whereas I can leave other computers for multiple weeks between charges, I\u2019ve had to stay on my toes a little bit more with the Edge 550; I\u2019ve come close to being caught out once or twice with a low battery after several rides.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Usage-wise, that\u2019s riding with an HRM and power meter paired and displayed on every ride, and with a nice bright screen, or with it on auto brightness, you may as well ride with a nice bright display if the screen is capable of it and I assume this is the approach Garmin has taken with the device; you&#8217;re getting a brighter, better screen, overall, battery life is just slightly lower.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Charging responsibility, of course, lies with the user; it\u2019s no good slating a unit\u2019s battery life if you forget to charge it before your long ride at the weekend. It\u2019s not hard to plug a device in and ensure the battery is charged. If you&#8217;re riding up to 15 hours a week, you&#8217;re not going to suffer too much with slightly more regular charging. If you are doing big rides regularly, this may not be the perfect model for you, battery life-wise, and Garmin might possibly steer you toward the Edge 1040 solar.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-u2B9s1HpAiF3h7om81luuYza9fBW08YB\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-u2B9s1HpAiF3h7om81luuYza9fBW08YB slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 1<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The buttons are a lot smaller than the Hammerhead Karoo&#8217;s, which I prefer to use.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8a62fab0-8a2f-4698-bd21-d700ae61bb4a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I don\u2019t love the 550\u2019s buttons, and since this is a non-touchscreen model, you will be using them exclusively. I find them a little too small, and the click is a little too vague when they are pressed. It\u2019s fine differences, they do their job, but when I\u2019m in the middle of an interval and need to toggle screens because the climb screen has appeared (you can of course turn this off), snatching for that fairly small button when you are hurting is at times harder than I would like it to be. There&#8217;s also just so much packed into the unit that I think a touchscreen, especially now that we are all so used to smartphones, would boost the user experience and make life easier.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This hits home when comparing them to the larger, textured buttons on the Hammerhead Karoo. I just find them more user-friendly and easy to work with on that unit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My key navigational test with the 550 came when I completed a 200km gravel\/road audax event in the winter. This route took in a wide range of terrain, and the route was completely unknown to me &#8211; a perfect test. Maps were all easy to follow, and everything worked as it should, but I found the zoomed-in map somewhat tricky to follow at times in things like tight woodland. Navigation is solid here, and if you are a Garmin user already, there won&#8217;t be any surprises, but the Garmin mapping is still not my favourite, and I favour the Hammerhead and Wahoo maps for clarity and ease of navigation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-EfVDyJ1e4ZO7pDqTaZiKfSvyQ32sFqgT\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-EfVDyJ1e4ZO7pDqTaZiKfSvyQ32sFqgT slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the activity profile page<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is what my usual road riding main page looks like; you can add a ton of metrics.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s my race page, with everything else turned off, nice and simple. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-cf22bf11-4d0f-4f94-9693-98fb18c75e42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You are looking at \u00a3379.99 \/ $399.99 \/ \u20ac449.99 for the Edge 550 at RRP if you want one, that&#8217;s a chunk more than the Edge 540 when it launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Does this unit offer good value? Yes, and no.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s hugely capable, as with all but the most basic Garmin units. I can&#8217;t stress enough how much you can do with a unit and the Garmin Connect app; there&#8217;s too much for me. The computer is super powerful, and plenty fast enough in use, that the new screen is also very nice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, I think we are very nearly into touchscreen money here, and if a unit in 2026 is going to be button only, they better be excellent buttons, and I can&#8217;t call the 550 buttons excellent. This is a fairly big weak point in this unit&#8217;s offering if you ask me, and I&#8217;d still rather save up the extra cash and buy a Karoo or 850 or even a 540 if I were spending my own money.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-16576134-eb6d-4277-b44d-64fa8c269868\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Garmin Edge 550 is a really solid computer that can do a hell of a lot. I&#8217;ve said it before, but it&#8217;s worth repeating: modern bike computers are absolute powerhouses. The differences are finer between units these days, and computers are so good that generally, it&#8217;s the nuanced points that determine model differences at times.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s done everything I&#8217;ve needed it to do without issue, but I don&#8217;t love it. The unit may get criticism in some quarters for the reduced battery life, which on paper is a negative, but if you don&#8217;t consistently do 15-hour-plus rides, I can&#8217;t see it causing many issues; just charge it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My main issue is the buttons, the at times slightly more fiddly navigation that comes from them and the Garmin UI and their overall size and feel. With so much packed into the unit, navigation should be a joy, and I don&#8217;t feel it is here, and for the price, I think it&#8217;s the weak link in the 550&#8217;s chain.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 is a very good computer, but it isn&#8217;t perfect. Are touch screens the way forward now that computers can do so much? I&#8217;ll be very interested to see what comes next from Garmin in this product tier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-B5xt5vu8SPT97jCTJNDAIYFq1SEw6viT\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-B5xt5vu8SPT97jCTJNDAIYFq1SEw6viT slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">Testing scorecard and notes<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Screen Quality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Very good, the upgraded screen is bright, glossy and clear. Zero issues for me though it isn&#8217;t as bright as the Karoo on full brightness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Navigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Good, with more room for courses on the device, I found the map tricky to follow in certain off road sections when zoomed in.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Connectivity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Solid, as you would expect from one of the latest units, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ant+, and a solid app.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Battery life<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Decreased from the 540 which doesn&#8217;t look good on paper, not an issue if you ride less than about 15 hours a week, or don&#8217;t do 10+ hour rides often. It hasn&#8217;t caused me any major issues.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>This is a really powerful little computer, but it&#8217;s not perfect, are touch screens the way forward now computers can do so much? <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>38\/50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Garmin Edge 550\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\" 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hours, depending on use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-2e570dd9-7068-41b1-a11a-c59a39c4d0d2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Garmin launched its Edge 550 and 850 models in September 2025, replacing both the 540 and 840 units which had been in the range for some time<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 remains a non-touchscreen unit, though its screen was upgraded. This seems to have come at the expense of overall battery life, which has decreased, and which hasn\u2019t been met with cheers in some quarters.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2e570dd9-7068-41b1-a11a-c59a39c4d0d2-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Edge 550 retails at \u00a3379.99 \/ $399.99 \/ \u20ac449.99, building on the long-term popularity of the 520, 530 and 540 models that preceded it. It&#8217;s less than a Hammerhead Karoo, and sits roughly in between, depending on your territory, the Wahoo Roam and Bolt. These brands make the best bike computers when shopping, though other players are gaining traction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I\u2019ve been riding with the 550 for close to 2,000 miles. I\u2019ve used it for everything: bike launches in foreign countries, regular rides close to home, lots of training sessions, gravel, and road racing. I\u2019ve used it long enough for any potential issues to surface.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you&#8217;re shopping for a computer, this review should help you decide if the 550 is right for you.<\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Garmin Edge 550\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"phones\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<ul class=\"hawk-inbody-container\">\n<li><span>Garmin Edge 550 at Jenson USA for $399.99<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-QiddiJfj4zOsHPkV0OpxHS8oTNrvYNFE\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-QiddiJfj4zOsHPkV0OpxHS8oTNrvYNFE slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 5<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LryUz3vdRQm54u9hLsJqmh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2sb9HEuPGrebSaZTKnv8g.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Design and aesthetics <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-a003ff5f-276c-4ced-9f3f-cd8f77ff5f7e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Like the rest of the Garmin computer range, you receive the Edge 550 with a standard round out front handlebar mount, standard O-ring mount, charger cable, lanyard and documentation. Setup is very easy; you can use a QR code to connect your Garmin Connect app and set everything up quickly.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One of the biggest changes between the Edge 540 and 550 was the screen and user interface upgrade that the 550 received. The screen uses a liquid crystal screen display over the 540\u2019s Transflective TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) screen; it\u2019s also slightly larger and is very similar in looks to the flagship Edge 1050 model&#8217;s glossy, sleek screen. Overall, it\u2019s bright, crisp and easy to read thanks to the boosted pixel count.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dimensions-wise, there isn\u2019t much in it; the 540 measured up at 57.8 x 85.1 x 19.6 mm compared to the 550\u2019s 54.6 x 92.2 x 16.8 mm. The 550 is also slightly heavier. I\u2019ve included a photo comparing the sizeof a few different units below so you can see for yourself.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The sheer volume of features packed into lots of Garmin smart watches and bike computers is a major part of the brand&#8217;s fitness calling card. The 550 is no different and is packed with features from downloadable training plans to gear ratio use analysis; you can <strong>read the whole list here<\/strong>. The Garmin Connect app also lets you do an awful lot of post-ride analysis and is easily one of the most comprehensive apps out there from the computer brands.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There is too much to list; bear this in mind if lots of features appeal to you. I said it in my Edge 1050 review, but if you are the kind of rider who wants to fully embrace every feature, try them all out and mess around regularly with your setups, the volume of features on offer from Garmin units should appeal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6329babb-7733-4ccc-b4c5-5f549591c3b6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgqBXe4d6TWkfifX55mEQg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a size comparison aginst the IGPSPORT BiNavi on the left and Hammerhead Karoo on the right. <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-4465d99e-3f27-405b-8f43-65f788bd83d9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s look at what changed between the 540 and 550 units. Lots of features remain, it\u2019s not a total wholesale overhaul, and aside from the better screen, storage and processing, you will need to decide if the extras are enough for you.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Edge 550 gains more internal storage over the 540, jumping up to 32GB from the 16GB the 540 had, so there&#8217;s more space for routes. The 550 also has a faster processor to speed everything up.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 has 5Hz GPS tracking capability in the enduro and downhill riding profiles to boost off-road accuracy, along with more MTB-specific support generally. There\u2019s also smart fuelling and hydration updates, a timing gates feature to help you measure specific split times, real-time weather overlay, community hazard reporting for things like potholes and upgrades to the Garmin GroupRide feature.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A key buying decision for riders is whether to go for the 550 or 850, and the two are tied closely together. The 850 has a lot of the same features but gets a touchscreen as well as buttons, audible navigation prompts, a bell and the Garmin contactless payment function, as well as a bigger battery life.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On battery life, the 550 has decreased compared to the 540 on account of that nice new screen. Claimed battery life for the 540 was up to 26 hours, claimed life for the 550 (from Garmin) is up to 12 hours for demanding use, and up to 36 hours in battery saver mode.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Garmin has already published a list of software updates for the unit, and you can see what has been adjusted or amended on the brand&#8217;s site. There has been a 0% brightness screen fix, for example; it\u2019s an interesting list to go over.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Looks-wise, the Edge 550 is a great-looking unit. Its top and bottom edges are squared off and aren&#8217;t as rounded as the 540; this somehow makes the unit look more modern for me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The unit has seven buttons altogether. The main power button and up and down arrow navigation buttons are all on the left-hand side, the bottom centre has lap and stop star ride buttons sitting either side of the charging port, whilst the right-hand side has the select and scroll back buttons. All told, it&#8217;s a very similar layout to the 540.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-jWocF5GynKhW50PPlcFWMXIEBBpgtzDV\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-jWocF5GynKhW50PPlcFWMXIEBBpgtzDV slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 4<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3FUqBb3mRr2SvGPety5p8Q.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the main home screen when you switch the unit on.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xuf7EZGYiK8eavZwiQ5wS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Use the left-hand arrow buttons to navigate to the options menu here<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FzpCCTGWNi6aaiL8xmxNZW.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Hit them again to access the menu and navigation pages.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/shqcPVuLNvQizxANAXinSn.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And again for this control page, where you can do even more.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Performance <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-8b19173b-d09c-4b82-834d-5cf76d60431f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">That upgraded screen is a key talking point, and it\u2019s very nice, bright, glossy and crisp. I can\u2019t really fault it and can comfortably use it on lower brightness levels, which aids battery life. At max brightness, it isn\u2019t quite as bright as the Hammerhead Karoo, in my view, but I don\u2019t think anyone will criticise the screen; it\u2019s very nice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 user interface is easy enough to navigate; it&#8217;s not my favourite out there, but it will be familiar if you are already a Garmin Edge user. You can end up deep into some menus and settings, and a fair bit of button clicking is needed, but overall, it&#8217;s simple to learn the unit and find what you need.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If you are a 540 or existing Garmin user, everything will be familiar. If you are thinking of switching. Ride profiles are highly customisable; you can toggle the various Garmin pop-up screens off if they are all a bit overkill for you. I know some riders turn off the pothole alerts due to feeling too interrupted at times, for example. The unit will upload your sessions to Training Peaks if you are a trainer, and you can take advantage of the Garmin coaching sessions and plans if you so wish. The Climbing metric screens all still do their job as well.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When it comes to battery life, the Edge 550 battery does drain fairly quickly. On average, this year, I\u2019m doing around eight hours of riding per week, and my longest weekly ride is about 3.5 hours. I&#8217;m never going to trouble it on a single ride, but whereas I can leave other computers for multiple weeks between charges, I\u2019ve had to stay on my toes a little bit more with the Edge 550; I\u2019ve come close to being caught out once or twice with a low battery after several rides.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Usage-wise, that\u2019s riding with an HRM and power meter paired and displayed on every ride, and with a nice bright screen, or with it on auto brightness, you may as well ride with a nice bright display if the screen is capable of it and I assume this is the approach Garmin has taken with the device; you&#8217;re getting a brighter, better screen, overall, battery life is just slightly lower.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Charging responsibility, of course, lies with the user; it\u2019s no good slating a unit\u2019s battery life if you forget to charge it before your long ride at the weekend. It\u2019s not hard to plug a device in and ensure the battery is charged. If you&#8217;re riding up to 15 hours a week, you&#8217;re not going to suffer too much with slightly more regular charging. If you are doing big rides regularly, this may not be the perfect model for you, battery life-wise, and Garmin might possibly steer you toward the Edge 1040 solar.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-u2B9s1HpAiF3h7om81luuYza9fBW08YB\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-u2B9s1HpAiF3h7om81luuYza9fBW08YB slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 1<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8AqKahqsaQ3M83qM4nZ46h.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The buttons are a lot smaller than the Hammerhead Karoo&#8217;s, which I prefer to use.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8a62fab0-8a2f-4698-bd21-d700ae61bb4a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I don\u2019t love the 550\u2019s buttons, and since this is a non-touchscreen model, you will be using them exclusively. I find them a little too small, and the click is a little too vague when they are pressed. It\u2019s fine differences, they do their job, but when I\u2019m in the middle of an interval and need to toggle screens because the climb screen has appeared (you can of course turn this off), snatching for that fairly small button when you are hurting is at times harder than I would like it to be. There&#8217;s also just so much packed into the unit that I think a touchscreen, especially now that we are all so used to smartphones, would boost the user experience and make life easier.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This hits home when comparing them to the larger, textured buttons on the Hammerhead Karoo. I just find them more user-friendly and easy to work with on that unit.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My key navigational test with the 550 came when I completed a 200km gravel\/road audax event in the winter. This route took in a wide range of terrain, and the route was completely unknown to me &#8211; a perfect test. Maps were all easy to follow, and everything worked as it should, but I found the zoomed-in map somewhat tricky to follow at times in things like tight woodland. Navigation is solid here, and if you are a Garmin user already, there won&#8217;t be any surprises, but the Garmin mapping is still not my favourite, and I favour the Hammerhead and Wahoo maps for clarity and ease of navigation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-EfVDyJ1e4ZO7pDqTaZiKfSvyQ32sFqgT\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-EfVDyJ1e4ZO7pDqTaZiKfSvyQ32sFqgT slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PfQkqRWyqrAosMF7DBYAUb.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the activity profile page<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rv4qYwP6bYLNgCCAgSKzVe.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This is what my usual road riding main page looks like; you can add a ton of metrics.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FJfNMVrfWgbLbpvb5n5Q7i.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s my race page, with everything else turned off, nice and simple. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Value <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-cf22bf11-4d0f-4f94-9693-98fb18c75e42\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">You are looking at \u00a3379.99 \/ $399.99 \/ \u20ac449.99 for the Edge 550 at RRP if you want one, that&#8217;s a chunk more than the Edge 540 when it launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Does this unit offer good value? Yes, and no.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s hugely capable, as with all but the most basic Garmin units. I can&#8217;t stress enough how much you can do with a unit and the Garmin Connect app; there&#8217;s too much for me. The computer is super powerful, and plenty fast enough in use, that the new screen is also very nice.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">However, I think we are very nearly into touchscreen money here, and if a unit in 2026 is going to be button only, they better be excellent buttons, and I can&#8217;t call the 550 buttons excellent. This is a fairly big weak point in this unit&#8217;s offering if you ask me, and I&#8217;d still rather save up the extra cash and buy a Karoo or 850 or even a 540 if I were spending my own money.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Verdict <\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-16576134-eb6d-4277-b44d-64fa8c269868\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Garmin Edge 550 is a really solid computer that can do a hell of a lot. I&#8217;ve said it before, but it&#8217;s worth repeating: modern bike computers are absolute powerhouses. The differences are finer between units these days, and computers are so good that generally, it&#8217;s the nuanced points that determine model differences at times.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It&#8217;s done everything I&#8217;ve needed it to do without issue, but I don&#8217;t love it. The unit may get criticism in some quarters for the reduced battery life, which on paper is a negative, but if you don&#8217;t consistently do 15-hour-plus rides, I can&#8217;t see it causing many issues; just charge it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My main issue is the buttons, the at times slightly more fiddly navigation that comes from them and the Garmin UI and their overall size and feel. With so much packed into the unit, navigation should be a joy, and I don&#8217;t feel it is here, and for the price, I think it&#8217;s the weak link in the 550&#8217;s chain.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The 550 is a very good computer, but it isn&#8217;t perfect. Are touch screens the way forward now that computers can do so much? I&#8217;ll be very interested to see what comes next from Garmin in this product tier.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-B5xt5vu8SPT97jCTJNDAIYFq1SEw6viT\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-nAFMqCRz6J2ufvXDBZTnJW-B5xt5vu8SPT97jCTJNDAIYFq1SEw6viT slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">Testing scorecard and notes<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Screen Quality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Very good, the upgraded screen is bright, glossy and clear. Zero issues for me though it isn&#8217;t as bright as the Karoo on full brightness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Navigation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Good, with more room for courses on the device, I found the map tricky to follow in certain off road sections when zoomed in.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Connectivity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Solid, as you would expect from one of the latest units, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ant+, and a solid app.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Battery life<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Decreased from the 540 which doesn&#8217;t look good on paper, not an issue if you ride less than about 15 hours a week, or don&#8217;t do 10+ hour rides often. It hasn&#8217;t caused me any major issues.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>This is a really powerful little computer, but it&#8217;s not perfect, are touch screens the way forward now computers can do so much? <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; Cell 1 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>38\/50<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Garmin Edge 550\" data-name=\"BOT widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-editorial-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Garmin Edge 550: Price Comparison<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container hawk-review-items-grid-items\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container hawk-review-items-grid-item\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/3966c52b0687b4fa704d9ab3435760f8808b7de0-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Garmin | Edge 550 Black\" title=\"Garmin | Edge 550 Black\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/n3c5gi6vx1wbw2su-15523052829625-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Jenson USA\" title=\"Jenson USA\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"wasPrice\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$499.99<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/search-api.fie.futurecdn.net\/img\/misc\/prime.png\" alt=\"Prime\" title=\"Prime\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"50\" height=\"21\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$399.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container hawk-review-items-grid-item\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-review-items-grid-item-block\" 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