Garmin 1040 vs Garmin 1030 Plus Cycling GPS

Garmin 1040 vs Garmin 1030 Plus Cycling GPS - Should You Upgrade?

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Garmin just released their newest Edge 1040/1040 Solar series of Cycling GPS with minor interface improvements, slightly faster processing speed, and most importantly, full multi-band GPS support. In this video, I highlight some of the changes side by side using my new Garmin Edge 1040 amzn.to/3RvWGeS and my Garmin Edge 1030 Plus.
Some important chapters that you might be interested in watching:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Why I didn't go with the solar option
2:30 Screen Size Comparison
3:57 Screen Protector Compatibility
4:44 Home Screen
5:41 Multi-Band GPS (1040) vs Single-Band GPS (1030 Plus)
10:50 Physical/Visual Size Comparison
11:33 Mount Difference
13:40 Silicon Case Compatibility
14:05 USB-C vs Micro-USB Port
19:38 Map Calculation Speed Comparison
22:00 Conclusion
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Cheers.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 53

@hardmtnbiker Рік тому

Right now, Garmin is giving a $200 discount on the 1030. I’m going to upgrade my 530plus and deciding weather to get the 1040 or 1030. I have the 530plus and think it’s the perfect size but was looking to add the touch screen features.

@Techtastic1337 5 місяців тому

@Thegizmogarage Great video, one little mistake.. Galileo is not the Russian satellite system. Instead, it was funded by the European Union in 2016 and has its headquarters in Prague and two ground operation centers in Italy and Germany.

@user-nu5fx6en9h Рік тому

It’s a must upgrade 🔥

@winstonsaxonsdad Рік тому

One factor you didn't mention that I found important and didn't learn until yesterday was, Garmin Dropped support for the Garmin Varia Vision with the 1040!!! Those of us who have used the VariaVision typically love it and feel almost naked without it. No mention of this is made in the manual that I could find and in fact, when I called Garmin tech support, the person I spoke with wasn't aware of that either. I am not a programmer but it seems to me, that adding ( or not removing) whatever was necessary to preserve the function of the VariaVision unit, would have not been that big a problem and would have kept those of us with that device, happy. Now that I know that, I am planning on returning my 1040. One other observation but its just conjecture is, the aluminum mount would appear to be more prone to damage from dropping and becoming dented, than the plastic.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

It’s a bummer. I believe the Varia vision uses the legacy Bluetooth connection which is no longer supported on newer generation of Garmin devices.

@juliendebry Рік тому

Which screen protector have you ? what is the reference ? Is it good ? what do you think about it ? Nice video thanks !

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

I always used the Supershielz tempered glass protector, the one on my old 1030 plus fits the 1040 perfectly. After all, they have the exact same screen size and resolution. amzn.to/3ohxOKF

@Jackflasher27 Рік тому

Hi, great video. I do not agree with your conclusion about the plastic vs aluminium mount. On my Edge 1030 the plastic mount on the edge actually broke off (partly). This was a problem, because it is part of the unit. Now I had to buy a setup mount and glue it on the unit to repair it. Maybe you're right that an alu mount wears out the other (plastic) side of the mount (on the bike) quicker, but I'd rather have a defect bike part (which is cheaper to replace) than a defect Garmin device. Also: the mount on the bike is also available in aluminium, which is much stronger.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

Thanks for your input

@brucekirby2031 4 місяці тому

off ...

@Jackflasher27 4 місяці тому

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@AndrewTSq 10 місяців тому

I currently have a Edge 800, but my old eyes starts to wear and I think the screen is kind of hard to read nowdays. Maybe the backlight is worn also cause the display is very dim, so I've been looking into the Edge 530 which I could get for $150 with a rabate i have, but I am afraid that I would miss the touchscreen, so I have been looking into getting the Edge 830 instead, but noticed the 1030+ is the same price ($399). I think I will get the Edge 1030+ after seeing this video. Thank you for your review.

@TheGizmoGarage 10 місяців тому

Edge 1030 plus provides larger screen and is just a tad dimmer than the 1040.

@Baddco Рік тому

Nice comparrison. However the plastic mount is prone to wear and braking. Out of five of us two have had wear and broken tab problems. Yes a metal mount might wear bike mount more but they are cheap to replace by comparison.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

Good to know! Obviously I don’t ride enough to find out 😀

@brucekirby2031 4 місяці тому

Breaking....

@paolopassanisi4778 Рік тому

Salve ho letto alcuni commenti sul edg 1040 che hanno riscontrato un problema in quanto la percentuale della pendenza in salita e ritardata di diversi secondi rispetto a quella reale. Grazie x la delucidazione.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

Unfortunately I am unable to test this for you as I live in Miami and have close to 0 elevation

@flechastravel 9 місяців тому

I have 1030...looking forward to a second one, for my wife...I am sticking with 1030...not a big difference...dual band? Nah...for 70+ second speed? Not a big deal...solar? Nah...1030 lasts me enough for a day...thanks for the comparison...great job!

@TheGizmoGarage 9 місяців тому

Good choice! In terms of value, 1030 is fantastic.

@MedievalRichard 4 місяці тому

@flechastravel Recently purchased the 1030 Plus. Totally agree with your comment on the matter and differences....

@vikto07081980 8 місяців тому

Easy to Use and Accurate

@TheGizmoGarage 8 місяців тому

Both will be accurate. Unless you are near a lot of foliage and high-rises, in that case, a multi-band GPS might be slightly more accurate.

@DeanDonaldson Рік тому

Are the maps better looking. I genuinely hate the maps on the 1030… and all the arrows all over the screen, make it so difficult when off road. That alone would be a reason to upgrade…

@TheGizmoGarage 11 місяців тому

Slightly better looking on the 1040 after they did some minor updates to the looks of the cycling map.

@aaron-te8uj 11 місяців тому

Damn you really broke the differences down, GREAT VIDEO AND REVIEW, you saved me money, i was gonna jump on the 1040 solar without researching, I don't ride longer than 2hrs so I know I don't need it, I can go for the lower model & save some money, THANK YOU SIR!

@siberianfastfood Рік тому

One question to the Edge 1040 Nonsolar owners: Is the case actually white on the sides or silver? On the Garmin web sites it looks silver, but in this and other videos it looks white. Can someone say something about this?

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

It's white, looks good contrasting with rest of black case.

@siberianfastfood Рік тому

@@TheGizmoGarage ah! Thank you very much for the quick reply 👍

@kuyajayyoutubechannel5389 Рік тому

How will I know if my Garmin 130 plus is fully charge?

@SiklistangRaketista Рік тому

It would be better if you stop moving your hands or put the device on the table.

@MichaelAllen-zy9xy Рік тому

And trim your nails.

@fredboudreaux9663 7 місяців тому

Metal on plastic. Good. Put the metal on the most expensive and hardest to replace part. Leave the plastic on the cheapest easy to replace part. That’s a plus, not a minus.

@jonmacdiarmid3671 9 місяців тому

I bought the 1030+ for £299 a no brainer really 😄

@TheGizmoGarage 8 місяців тому

That's great price, enjoy

@MedievalRichard 8 місяців тому

I just bought the 1030+ for £329.95, upgrading from my 130 and thats just the bog standard 130 not the 130 plus!

@sgtted7580 Рік тому

Put them on the table

@xelionizer 8 місяців тому

There is only one logical reason as to why greedy Garmin would choose to make the quarter turn strut in aluminium; to get their standalone out-front mounts sold more often.

@TheGizmoGarage 8 місяців тому

You maybe correct!

@rdkuless Рік тому

Doesn't the standard GPS allow GeoTracking of you...? if you are trying to disappear, you will want the solar because it is much more difficult to track you.. Solar has more privacy on location of rider.. SocialCreditScore ESG ie: the tracking of every person on earth.. You may have a need to completely disappear off the grid without giving up your navigation capability.. OR you could simply pull out the outdated street maps you have folded in the glove box.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

No, gps technology is a one-way communication using GPS sent signals to calculate your location, this doesn't allow 2-way communication with the satellite. On the other hand, new iPhone SOS allows 2-way satelite communication when you call for help, other SOS beacons also supports 2-way communication.

@rdkuless Рік тому

@@TheGizmoGarage the towers you see every couple miles on the roads across America are a PingSystem.. it triangulates your location with 3 towers that send a signal to you and back to the tower.. The GPS (especially a small sensor like Garmin) does not have the capability to send a signal to the tower.. The GPS determines the time it takes to get 3 towers signals, then it calculates the geo-location. There is a reason it is dangerous to stand too close to a tower. If the GPS was sending out a large enough signal to reach the tower, you would get sick from the radiation.. It takes 3 towers to triangulate and calculate 3 signals to determine your location based on the time it takes to receive the signal from the tower.. I learned this years ago. I'm sure this info is still available on how a gps interacts with 3 towers to determine your location.. PEACE.

@rdkuless Рік тому

@@TheGizmoGarage That is how they geo-tracked those at jan6 and other events. GPS units do not have that kind of powerful signal. They only receive into from 3 towers and triangulate your location based on time.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f Рік тому

"USB C" is not a transfer speed, it's a form factor.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

Garmin fooled us all with just a jack change, I'm furious!

@craigschray4486 Рік тому

They need wireless charging

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

Agreed, but that might make it costs even more

@josediaspinto7438 Рік тому

Next time keep your hands in your pocket, this video gives headches.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f Рік тому

GPS is "much much much much" more accurate. Let's not be stupid. An actual comparison trump's four muches.

@TheGizmoGarage Рік тому

ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mqWdi46qgoxhuIU.html impromptu but hope it helps... newer multi frequency ones does improve accuracy and locking speed, now days though, I'm only using my Epix 2 for all my outdoor tracking needs.