Garmin Edge 130 Plus: The Compact Perennial, Reviewed
The 2020 Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the smallest Edge with a 1.8" display, 12h battery, and $199 MSRP. Still the go-anywhere compact unit.
Solid all-rounder, especially value
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72.0/100
Price
$199 USD
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72.0 / 100
- Price:
- Pricing competitiveness within the category, value retention, total cost of ownership
- Availability:
- Channel coverage, supply stability, after-sales service accessibility
- Packaging:
- Industrial design, build finish, accessory completeness, unboxing experience
- Performance:
- Category-defining core performance — accuracy, power, range, speed, sensitivity
- Ease of Use:
- Setup difficulty, daily-use UX, app quality, learning curve, configurability
- Assurance:
- Build durability, water/dust rating, warranty policy, long-term reliability
- Life Cycle:
- Battery life, consumable cost, firmware support, residual value, repairability
- Social:
- Brand prestige, WorldTour adoption, professional rider endorsement, community
Hardware Spec Sheet
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- Brand
- Garmin
- Model
- Edge 130 Plus
- Release Year
- 2020
- Price
- $199 USD
- Weight
- 33g
- Warranty
- 1 year
Display
- Display Type
- Mono LCD (button-only)
- Display Size
- 1.8 in
- Display Resolution
- 240 x 320
- Touchscreen
- No
GPS
- GPS Chip
- Sony CXD5603
- GNSS Systems
- GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
- Multi-band GPS
- No
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- ANT+
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
Navigation
- Turn-by-turn Navigation
- Yes
- Preloaded Maps
- Breadcrumb (no detailed maps)
Battery Life
- Battery (GPS Mode)
- 12h
- Battery (Saver Mode)
- 30h
Physical
- Water Rating
- IPX7
- Weight
- 33g
- Mount Type
- Garmin out-front (standard 1/4-turn)
The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the 2020 refresh of the Edge 130. It is the smallest, lightest Edge, with a 1.
Pros
- Price 8.0/10
- Assurance 8.0/10
- Performance 7.0/10
Cons
- Social 6.0/10
- Packaging 6.0/10
- Availability 6.0/10
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The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the 2020 refresh of the Edge 130. It is the smallest, lightest Edge, with a 1.8" monochrome display, button-only interface, and 12h battery. It is the go-anywhere compact unit for riders who do not need a touchscreen, do not need a large color map, and value light weight and small size above all else.
Key Specifications
- 1.8-inch MIP, 303x230 px, no touch, 7 buttons
- 12h battery
- GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
- Breadcrumb navigation (no detailed maps)
- ANT+ / Bluetooth
- IPX7
- 33g
- $199 USD MSRP
Use Case
The Edge 130 Plus is the right choice for riders who want a small, light unit that they can leave on the bike permanently, or for second-bike / commuter use. The 1.8" screen is too small for serious map navigation — the unit shows a breadcrumb trail, not a detailed map — so riders who want turn-by-turn navigation should consider the Edge 540 or 840.
Pros
- Smallest, lightest Edge (33g)
- Button-only interface is reliable with gloves
- 12h battery is enough for a long ride
- ANT+ / Bluetooth
- IPX7
- $199 MSRP
Cons
- 1.8" screen is too small for map navigation
- No detailed maps (only breadcrumb trail)
- No touch interface
- 12h battery is shorter than other Edge units
- No Wi-Fi (Edge 540 / 840 / 1050 have it)
Verdict
The Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the right choice for riders who want a small, light, simple unit. It is the best sub-$200 Edge. For riders who want map navigation, the Edge 540 ($349) is the right upgrade. For riders who want touch + large screen, the Edge 840 Solar ($499) is the right choice.
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