Rank #1 in Best Cycling Computers 2026: 10 Ranked, One Listed Twice
Garmin Edge Explore 2 GPS Bike Computer, 3in Touchscreen
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 2,211
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Garmin Edge Explore 2 is the unit that finishes first in our best cycling computers guide. It is a GPS bike computer with a 3-inch touchscreen, Europe map coverage, 16 GB of memory and a listed battery average life of 25 hours, priced at £187.74 and rated 4.4 from 2,211 ratings. Garmin describes it as easy to set up and ready to use out of the box, with preloaded road, off-road and indoor activity profiles, and it will talk to a compatible eBike as well as to a paired smartphone.
What the listing does not do is keep its own numbers tidy. The specification table gives a 25-hour battery average life and a 16 GB memory capacity, but two fields look as though they were filled in for a different product: "Audio Output Mode: Digital" and "Software Update Supported to Date: unknown" — neither tells a cyclist anything about a handlebar-mounted computer. The bigger gap sits in the ratings. The headline figure is 4.4 from 2,211 ratings, yet the breakdown printed alongside it accounts for just 100 ratings: 71 at five stars, 13 at four, six at three, three at two and seven at one. Both numbers appear on the same page, and only one of them can be describing what is shown. Everything below is taken from the Amazon listing for this model; we have not tested the device ourselves.
How those 2,211 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £187.74 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 from 2,211 ratings |
| Battery average life | 25 Hours |
| Screen size | 3 Inches |
| Memory storage capacity | 16 GB |
| Map coverage type | Europe |
| Touch screen type | Capacitive |
| Audio output mode (as listed) | Digital |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cycling Computers 2026: 10 Ranked, One Listed Twice.
Questions people ask
How long does the Garmin Edge Explore 2 battery last?
The specification table lists a battery average life of 25 hours. The product bullets do not repeat that figure, so the 25 hours is the only runtime number the listing gives.
Does the Garmin Edge Explore 2 cover Britain on its maps?
The listing states a map coverage type of Europe, and the bullets say the Garmin Edge Explore 2 comes with improved ride type-specific maps that highlight popular roads and trails, plus searchable points of interest.
Is the screen readable in direct sunlight?
The bullets describe a 3-inch high-resolution touchscreen that is glove- and rain-friendly and visible even in direct sunlight. The specification lists a 3-inch LCD display with a capacitive touchscreen.
Will it work with an eBike?
Yes. The product name lists eBike compatibility, and the bullets state that when the Garmin Edge Explore 2 is connected to a compatible eBike you receive navigation guidance and alerts based on the bike's battery status, assist level and range.
Do I need a smartphone to use it?
The bullets say that when paired with your smartphone you get LiveTrack and GroupTrack, smart notifications, rider-to-rider messaging and built-in incident detection. The specification lists compatible devices as personal computer and smartphone.
What do the ratings actually show?
The listed rating is 4.4 from 2,211 ratings, but the star breakdown shown with it adds up to 100 ratings in total — 71 five-star, 13 four-star, six three-star, three two-star and seven one-star. The two figures do not match.
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