Garmin Edge 1050 vs Coros Dura
The Garmin Edge 1050 is the more polished, more capable computer. Its 3.5-inch 480 x 800 touchscreen is far sharper than the Coros Dura's 2.7-inch 400 x 240 MIP panel, and it adds a speaker with a bike bell, Garmin Pay, road hazard alerts and group ride messaging. The Dura counters with much longer battery life, 120 hours with full GPS versus about 20 hours of heavy use on the Edge, and built-in global offline maps. Owners rate the Edge 4.4 out of 5 across 480 ratings and praise the screen and training features, though some find it large and busy. The Dura is simpler and lighter on features, with reviewers noting lag when rerouting and a small screen.
- Choose the Garmin Edge 1050 if you want the sharpest screen, on-device routing, structured training, group ride tools and contactless payment on a premium bike computer.
- Choose the Coros Dura if long battery life between charges and built-in global offline maps matter more to you than screen quality and extras.
Prices
- Garmin Edge 1050: $599.99 at Walmart (checked today)
- Coros Dura: $349.29 at eBay (last seen Nov 11)
- Difference: the Coros Dura is $250.70 cheaper than the Garmin Edge 1050 at the latest prices (Nov 11 and Nov 12)
