What’s the difference between the Garmin Edge 130 and 130 Plus?

The Edge 130 and Edge 130 Plus are two similar GPS Cycling/Bike Computers from Garmin. So, what are the main differences between these two versions?

You can find out in this comparison for the normal and plus models of the Edge 130.

Quick Summary

Unlike the Garmin Edge 130, the Garmin Edge 130 Plus comes equipped with the Galileo sensor. The plus version can also keep track of keep track of double the number of courses than the normal version.

Furthermore, the Edge 130 Plus also has the following features not found in the normal version: Calories Burned, ClimbPro Ascent Planner, Downloadable Training Plans, Incident Detection, MTB Dynamics, Race an Activity, Recovery Advisor, Segments and Workout Downloads.

On the other hand, the Garmin Edge 130 does have a longer battery life when compared to the plus model.

Aside from the aforementioned differences, the two GPS Cycling/Bike Computers are basically identical as both have the same compatible devices, waterproof rating, operating temperature range, charging temperature range and more.

So, if you are looking for a cycling GPS computer with the most features, then the Garmin Edge 130 Plus is the best option out of these two products.

If you are looking for a product that lasts the longest without having to be recharged, then the Garmin Edge 130 may be the better choice.

Garmin Edge 130 vs. Garmin Edge 130 Plus Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two Edge 130 versions below.

Variants

You can check out the available variants of both GPS products below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• Device Only (010-01913-00)
• Speed and Cadance Bundle (010-01913-05)
• Mountain Bike Bundle (010-01913-10)

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• Device Only (010-02385-00)
• Heart Rate Bundle (010-02385-10)

What’s in the Box

You can also take a look at the content included in each variation for the normal and plus versions of the Garmin Edge 130 below:

Garmin Edge 130 Device Only (010-01913-00):

• Edge 130
• Standard mount
• Tether
• USB cable
• Manuals

Garmin Edge 130 Speed and Cadance Bundle (010-01913-05):

• Edge 130
• Standard mount
• Speed sensor
• Cadence sensor
• Tether
• USB cable
• Manuals

Garmin Edge 130 Mountain Bike Bundle (010-01913-10):

• Edge 130
• Moutain bike mount
• Edge remote
• Silicone case
• Standard mount
• Tether
• USB cable
• Manuals

Garmin Edge 130 Plus Device Only (010-02385-00):

• Edge 130 Plus
• Standard Mount
• USB cable
• Tether
• Documentation

Garmin Edge 130 Plus Heart Rate Bundle (010-02385-10):

• Edge 130 Plus
• HRM-Dual
• Standard Mount
• USB cable
• Tether
• Documentation

Map Features

When it comes to maps, the plus model is able to keep track of double the number of courses when compared to the normal model.

You can find the map feature lists below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• 100 locations
• 15 courses
• 100 hours of map history

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• 100 locations
• 30 courses
• 100 hours of map history

Sensors

When it comes to sensors, the Edge 130 Plus is the only one of the two products in this versus showdown to use Galileo.

You can check out the sensors equipped by both products below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• Accelerometer
• Barometric altimeter
• GLONASS
• GPS

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• Accelerometer
• Barometric altimeter
• Galileo
• GLONASS
• GPS

Cycling Features

For cycling, you will be able to use MTB Dynamics with only the plus version of the Edge 130.

You can check out the cycling features for both versions below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• Courses
• Goal alerts
• Power meter compatible

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• Courses
• Goal alerts
• MTB Dynamics
• Power meter compatible

Bluetooth Connected Features

As for Bluetooth features, the Edge 130 Plus adds incident detection and Garmin Connect workout downloads.

You can take a look at the full list of Bluetooth connected features below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• Activity uploads to Garmin Connect
• Assistance
• Connect IQ downloadable features
• Course and segment downloads from Garmin Connect
• LiveTrack
• Notifications
• Social media interactions
• Weather updates

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• Activity uploads to Garmin Connect
• Assistance
• Connect IQ downloadable features
• Course, segment, and workout downloads from Garmin Connect
• Incident detection
• LiveTrack
• Notifications
• Social media interactions
• Weather updates

Training Features

The plus version of the Edge 130 comes with a lot more training features when compared to the normal version as you get the following: Calories Burned, ClimbPro Ascent Planner, Downloadable Training Plans, Race an Activity, Recovery Advisor and Segments.

You can find the training feature list for the two bicycle GPS computers below:

Garmin Edge 130:

• Auto Lap
• Auto Pause
• Auto scroll
• Customizable data pages
• Physio TrueUp
• Virtual Partner
• VO2 Max (Run)

Garmin Edge 130 Plus:

• Advanced workouts
• Auto lap
• Auto pause
• Auto scroll
• Calories burned
• ClimbPro Ascent Planner
• Customizable data pages
• Downloadable training plans
• Physio TrueUp
• Race an activity
• Recovery advisor
• Segments
• Virtual partner
• VO2 Max (Run)

Compatible Devices

The Garmin Edge 130 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer and Garmin Edge 130 Plus GPS Cycling/Bike Computer are both compatible with the following devices:

• Varia Rearview Radar
• Varia RTL515
• Varia Smart Bike Lights
• Varia UT800 Smart Headlight
• Vector 3
• Vector 3S

Battery Type

The two GPS devices are equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Battery Life

The normal model of the Edge 130 does have a longer battery life when compared to the plus model.

You can find the battery life for both devices below:

• Garmin Edge 130: Up to 15 hours
• Garmin Edge 130 Plus: Up to 12 hours

The actual battery life depends on how you are using these GPS bicycle computers.

Waterproof Rating

The two devices have a IPX7 waterproof rating, which means that both can withstand being underwater at a maximum of 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Operating Temperature Range

The Garmin Edge 130 and Garmin Edge 130 Plus have identical operating temperature ranges at -20º C to 60º C (or -4º F to 140º F).

Charging Temperature Range

When recharging the batteries, both devices need to be within a temperature range of 0º C to 45º C (or 32º F to 113º F).

Resources:

• https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/596779/pn/010-01913-10
• https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/698436/pn/010-02385-10