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Garmin Edge 705

Garmin Edge 705
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alaScore 87

440 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 440 reviews of Garmin Edge 705. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People really like the durability and screen. The performance and maps also get good feedback, but opinions about the route planning and price are mixed. The memory and reliability get critical comments.

usability, maps, performance, screen, durability

reliability, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Edge 705 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Garmin Edge 705

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 user reviews of Garmin Edge 705 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the design and route planning. The performance and maps are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the screen. The size and memory get critical views.

usability, maps, performance, route planning, design

price, reliability, durability, memory, size

83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Garmin Edge 705

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 user reviews of Garmin Edge 705 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and maps are generally positive. The performance and price also get good views. There are some negative reviews about the route planning. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

usability, price, performance, maps, durability

route planning

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (channel5.com)

Garmin Edge 705

 

This GPS-enabled cycle monitor comes equipped with heart rate monitor, bike speed/cadence sensor Garmin Connect compatibility, Garmin Training Centre software and a series of advanced and simple workouts. With pace, distance and time alerts, wireless...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : admin (crowdedbrain.co.uk)

Garmin Edge 705 GPS Review

 

The Garmin Edge 705 is a GPS navigation product primarily designed for road bikes, though it is still suitable for Pedestrians or Cars thanks to its compatibility with City Navigator ...

The Edge 705 is a useful product for those who need a Training aid and its pretty easy to record your own routes and view these back later on using Google Earth. Its small screen does make it more of a challenge when viewing the maps and its not...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew Gould (techsmart.co.za)

Garmin Edge 705

 

The Edge 705 is a small GPS unit that fits onto your bicycle. It automatically measures your speed, distance, time, calories burned, altitude, climb and descent, and records this data for analysis after your ride.

It has a high-sensitivity receiver that holds a signal under trees and near tall buildings

It take some time to calculate a route which is a bit annoying if you decide to change your Route in the middle of a ride.

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Mathew Honan (wired.com)

Cycling GPS Tells You Where You Are — and How You...

 

At Wired, we love cycling almost as much as we love melting the chrome off passing cars with our high-powered laser. Almost. But even the combustion crew

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Jackson Lynch (wired.com)

Review: Garmin Edge 705 GPS

 

Type-A training tweakers, metrics maniacs, peripatetic two-wheeled geo-cachers and the geographically challenged now have something to collectively rally around: the Garmin Edge 705. This latest...

Detailed maps and directions are spot-on. GPS reception is excellent even in heavily wooded areas. Software and web app integration are a boon to digit crunchers

Needs capability for more than three bikes. CD-ROM user manual needs more detail. Should come with a glare-free screen skin. Must run the battery all the way down before the first charge or you’ll only get about three hours of use

May, 2008
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Expert review by (pcauthority.com.au)

Garmin Edge 705

 

A fantastic fitness GPS intended for cyclists, but it's versatile enough for bushwalking as well

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : GPS Lodge (gpslodge.com)

Expert Review

 

The Edge 605 and to a bigger extent the Edge 705 really are a biker's dream, giving any techie biker plenty of data to play with, performing well in my outings. It was easy to get to know the Edge 705. I realized that after a couple of rides, the Edge...

Jul, 2008
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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Garmin Edge 705: GPS Cycle Computer at the Cutting Edge

 

Compact, feature-packed, highly customizable., Sharp appearance, nice detail and finish., Convenient and sturdy stem or bar-mount system., Compatible with heart rate monitor, cadence/speed sensor, and third-party power meters.

Smallish display size = difficult to see text if more than five data fields displayed.

Update: Garmin has issued a July, 16, 2010 firmware update to fix the freeze/lock problems described in user reviews below. The Garmin Edge 500 is compact and has a clean, no-wires installation. It has a customizable, multi-mode display, accommodates...

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Edge 705 review

 

The Garmin Edge 705 is a relatively high-end cycling GPS, updating previous Edge units with mapping capabilities, a color screen, wireless data transfer and power monitoring. The Edge 705 comes in a number of configurations: Garmin Edge 705 with heart...

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Fletch (gpsmagazine.com)

Garmin Edge 705 Hands-On Preview

 

It's still in pre-production, but GPSmagazine already got its hands on a Garmin Edge 705 and has the first hands-on preview walkthrough available.

Sep, 2007
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