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Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera

Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera

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$1,580.97at Best BuyChecked Nov 8

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $1,580.97 at Best Buy on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera

The Varia RearVue 820 is Garmin's rear light with a built-in camera and radar, so it records what happens behind you while warning your bike computer or phone about approaching traffic. The camera is the headline addition over the radar-only Varia units, and the light reaches up to 2 km of visibility with 25 lumens in solid mode. Battery life runs from about 10 hours in solid mode to 24 in day flash, and up to 30 with the light off. It suits road riders and commuters who want evidence after a close pass and a warning before one, and it costs more and runs shorter than a plain tail light.

Best forRoad riders who want radar warnings plus video evidenceCommuters recording close passesRiders already using a Garmin bike computerGroup riders who want a rear-facing record
Pros
  • Radar alerts approaching vehicles on a paired bike computer or phone
  • Built-in camera records rear footage
  • Up to 2 km tail light visibility
  • Day flash mode runs up to 24 hours
  • Works with Garmin and compatible third-party head units
Cons
  • Heavier and bulkier than a plain tail light
  • Camera and radar drain the battery faster than flash-only use
  • Full features need a paired device and the app
  • Costs far more than a basic rear light

Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera prices at every store

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Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,580.97 on Nov 9 at Best Buy. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners rate the radar warnings and the camera footage highly, calling the alerts reliable on open roads. Complaints centre on battery life with the camera running and on the setup needed to view clips.

What people mention
  • Radar alertsPraisedRiders say vehicle warnings arrive early enough to move over.
  • Camera footagePraisedOwners report daylight clips clear enough to identify vehicles.
  • Battery lifeCriticisedCamera and radar together cut runtime well below the flash-mode figures.
  • SetupMixedPairing with a head unit is quick, but getting clips off the device takes more steps.
  • SizeCriticisedSome find it noticeably heavier and larger than a standard tail light.

Specifications

Battery type
Rechargeable, built-in, lithium-ion polymer batterySource
Battery life solid
Up to 10 hr. (Solid mode)Source
Battery life peloton
Up to 15 hr. (Peloton mode)Source
Battery life night flash
Up to 11 hr. (Night Flash modeSource

Questions and answers

Does the Varia RearVue 820 need a bike computer?
No, the light and camera work on their own, but radar alerts and clip viewing need a paired Garmin computer or the phone app.
How long does the battery last?
About 10 hours in solid mode, 24 in day flash, and up to 30 with the light off. Camera and radar use shorten that.
Can it record while the light is off?
Yes, the camera can run with the tail light off, which is the longest battery setting.
Does it work with non-Garmin head units?
Some third-party computers support Varia radar, but check compatibility before relying on alerts.
Is it worth it over a radar-only Varia?
If you want video evidence after a close pass, yes. If you only want warnings, a radar-only unit is lighter and cheaper.
Where is the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera cheapest?
At Best Buy, for $1,580.97, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Tail Light Cycling Camera?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg.

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Battery life day flash
Up to 24 hr. (Day Flash mode)Source
Battery life light off
Up to 30 hr. with tail light offSource
Operating temperature
−15° to 50° C (5° to 122° F)Source
Charging temperature
0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)Source
Wireless frequency
2400 – 2483,5 MHz: < 10 dBmSource
LED luminous flux
25 lm (Solid mode)Source
Tail light visibility
up to 2 km (1.24 miles)Source