Garmin Edge® Explore 2 vs Edge® Explore | What's New and How Does It Compare to Other Garmin Bike Computers?

Discover new routes and ride with confidence using the Edge Explore 2 GPS cycling computer!

This navigator features a bright 3” touchscreen display with simple setup

High-contrast maps provide bike-specific, turn-by-turn navigation—and highlight popular roads and trails along with high-traffic areas.

When connected to your compatible eBike, receive navigation guidance and alerts based on your bike’s battery status, assist level and range.

Plus, safety features such as incident detection and Assistance let you ride with greater peace of mind (Requires setup and your smartphone to be in an area with network coverage).

Ride with confidence and power up your bike computer on the go with the Edge Explore 2 Power Mount Bundle!

This GPS cycling computer features a 3” high-resolution, glove- and rain-friendly touchscreen that’s visible even in direct sunlight.

Ready to go straight out of the box, the Edge Explore 2 is simple to set up and preloaded with acitivity profiles for road, off-road, and indoor rides.

Plus, the included Edge® Power Mount constantly charges the device as you ride (Must have a compatible eBike or Cannondale SmartSense-ready bike; requires an additional cable (sold separately)).

The Garmin Edge Explore 2 battery life lasts 4–8 hours longer than the original Edge Explore.

Get up to 16 hours in demanding use cases and up to 24 hours in battery saver mode.

For compatible eBike or Cannondale SmartSense-ready bike, the Edge Explore 2 Power Mount Bundle lets you constantly charge the device as you ride (requires an additional cable (sold separately)).

Yes! The Edge Explore 2 bike computer has ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity.

This Garmin GPS is compatible with sensors (sold separately) for monitoring heart rate, bike speed, bike cadence, and more.

The Garmin Edge Explore 2 GPS for cycling do not have Strava Live Segments support.

However, you can upload to Strava and use Strava Routes App.

The main difference between these two Garmin bike computers is size, touchscreen, and training features.

For starters, the Edge Explore 2 has a larger display, 3" compared to the Edge 530's 2.6". Plus, the Explore 2 has a touchscreen and the 530 does not.

While the Explore 2 has a larger display and touchscreen, the 530 features a lighter, sleeker design and is loaded with more training tools like Daily Suggested Workouts, VO2 Max, Training Status, Training Load, Training Load Focus, and more.

Compare the full Edge 530 vs Edge Explore 2 product specs here.

For the same lower-end price point ($299.99) of Garmin cycling computers, you can get a larger touchscreen GPS or a sleeker training-focused bike computer.

The Garmin Edge 830 is the same bike computer as the Edge 530—with a touchscreen!

The Edge Explore 2 has a larger screen and will cost you $100 less than the Edge 830. But like the 530, the 830 features training tools not available on the Explore 2.

The Edge 530 and 830 have Training Effects, Recovery Advisor, Virtual Partner, Race an Activity, Strava Live Segments, and more.

Additionally, the battery life on the Edge 530 and 830 offer several more hours with up to 20 hours and 40 hours when used with the optional Garmin Charge™ power pack or in battery saver mode.

The Edge Explore 2 battery life up to 16 hours in demanding use cases and up to 24 hours in battery saver mode.

There's a reason why these Garmin cycling computers are $300 apart.

The Edge Explore 2 is a GPS for exploring with your bike and tracking your activities—with a special upgrade for eBikes!

The Edge 1040/1040 Solar is a fully-loaded bike computer with all the training tools!

The Garmin Edge 1040/1040 Solar has a larger 3.5" screen, compared to the Explore 2's 3" display. Plus, it has a Solar-charging option for $150 more.

Get a full picture of the Garmin Edge 1040 features here and compare the full product specs of both of these cycling GPS devices here.