Rank #9 in Best Cycling Computers 2026: 10 Ranked, One Listed Twice
Magene C506SE GPS Bike Computer, 2.4in Colour Screen
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Magene C506SE is a handlebar-mounted GPS bike computer with a 2.4-inch colour screen and three buttons, and it sits at number nine in this guide at £69.99. The listing carries a 4.2 rating from 287 ratings, and the spec table gives it a battery average life of 24 hours, a weight of 73.9 g and an IP54 rating. It also doubles as an indoor training head unit: the bullets say it connects to a smart bike trainer and lets you set power goals, resistance levels and incline.
Two numbers on this page deserve a second look. The connectivity field lists Wi-Fi on its own, while the bullets sell Bluetooth and WiFi as a dual protocol and claim WiFi shifts data 28 times faster than Bluetooth — one of those two protocols appears in the marketing copy but not in the specifications. Separately, the star breakdown shown next to the 4.2 rating adds up to 100 ratings (66 of them five-star, 7 one-star) against the 287 the listing reports. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing itself, not from a unit we have ridden.
How those 287 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £69.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 from 287 ratings |
| Star breakdown (as listed) | 66 x 5-star, 15 x 4-star, 9 x 3-star, 3 x 2-star, 7 x 1-star — adds up to 100 ratings |
| Battery average life | 24 hours |
| Connectivity Technology (as listed) | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity claimed in bullets | Bluetooth and WiFi dual protocol |
| Display | 2.4-inch colour LCD, operated by 3 buttons |
| Weight | 73.9 g |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I am a trail rider, no roads, no laps. I bought this mainly because Strava kept screwing up when operated from my phone in my pocket. I wanted something small that linked with Strava that wasnt huge money. The size is great and I bought a little stem cap mount which was perfect (the mount is compatible with Garmin & others)The added bonus is that I can plan a route on the Ordinance Survey app and send it to the Magene which then acts like a little GPS on your ride- ideal for new routes. It will beep if you take a wrong turn but doesnt show you where you are - just that you are off the route so not as good as some computers but good enough for me.Easy to set up with configerable display info and auto uploads to Strava when done.Super impressed so far”
Verified purchase“Bon rapport qualité prix, il n'est pas tactile mais finalement c'est un avantage lors des sorties, pas de mauvaises surprises dues à la pluie aux gants etc. Pas de possibilité de demander un itinéraire en direct mais par contre, possible en y mettant un fichier gpx. L'application fournie est fiable et permet de creer de transférer les itinéraires gpx sur l'appareil, le. Matériel de Fixation est fourni, facile à installer, tout comme la prise en main.”
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 Magene C506SE battery last?
The listing's spec table gives it a battery average life of 24 hours. None of the product bullets states a runtime figure for the C506SE.
Does the Magene C506SE use Bluetooth?
The bullets say the C506SE uses Bluetooth and WiFi as a dual protocol and that WiFi is 28 times faster than Bluetooth, but the spec table's connectivity field lists Wi-Fi only.
Does the Magene C506SE have a touchscreen?
No — the listing describes a 2.4-inch colour screen operated by 3 buttons, and the human interface field for the C506SE says Buttons.
How quickly does the Magene C506SE find a GPS signal?
The bullets say the Airoha chipset, with AGNSS support, lets the C506SE acquire a position in just 5 seconds.
Can the Magene C506SE be used for indoor training?
Yes, according to the bullets — the C506SE connects to a smart bike trainer for indoor cycling, and you can set power goals, resistance levels and incline.
What comes in the box and what warranty applies?
The spec table lists the C506SE's included components as 1 x bicycle computer, mounted on the handlebar, with a 2 year manufacturer guarantee.
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