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ποΈ The Magene C606 is an affordable feature-packed head unit from Magene. Is it better than $500-$700 flagship units from Garmin, Wahoo and Karoo? No. But does it do a good job for the price; I think so! It's not perfect, it has it's share of bugs, quirks, and limitations, but for the price... it's hard to give it too much of a hard time.
β οΈ Transparency & Disclaimer: Magene did not pay for this content. They gave me no script or talking points. They are not seeing this video before it goes live. That said; they did provide 2 review units for free as well as 3 giveaway units. Furthermore, Magene are a long term partner of the channel and we sell their products (including the C606) over on our website; pandapodium.cc
β° Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:48 Giveaway
00:59 Background
02:08 The state of things
03:21 Expectations
04:58 Features
09:18 My Conclusion
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Bike part mentions in this video
DevicesMagene C606 Touchscreen GPS Bike Computer Navigation WiFi Cycle Speedometer Cycling Digital Stopwatch 2.8 Odometer Bluetooth Ant
Created: August 30, 2024The reviewer discusses the Magene C606 Touchscreen GPS Bike Computer as an affordable alternative to more expensive bike head units from brands like Garmin and Wahoo. They highlight its features, price point, and performance while also noting some limitations compared to higher-end models. The reviewer has used the device extensively, including during a month-long trip in the UK, and provides a balanced assessment of its capabilities.
AI-Summary
Pros
- Affordable at $159
- Bright 2.8-inch colorful touchscreen (brighter than Garmin 1040 in some cases)
- Over 100 data fields available
- Customizable with up to 10 pages of data
- Colorful graphs for speed and other metrics
- Turn-by-turn navigation (though it relies on phone app)
- Good battery life (around 20 hours on medium-low brightness)
- USB-C charging
- Frequent firmware updates (with upcoming features like climb Pro)
- Compatible with Magene's ecosystem (smart trainers, radars, lights)
- Smart assistant feature for customizable triggers
- Future compatibility with Magene's groupset
Cons
- Not a replacement for high-end units like Garmin 1040
- Navigation relies on phone app (no on-device routing)
- Navigation can be buggy (e.g., incorrect turn prompts)
- No automatic rerouting if you go off course
- Super reflective screen at certain angles
- No watch integration (lacks ecosystem lock-in like Garmin)
- Cannot directly download routes from Strava (requires phone intermediary)
- Some UI quirks and minor annoyances
Key Points
- 2.8-inch colorful touchscreen
- Turn-by-turn navigation (phone-dependent)
- Over 100 data fields
- Customizable data pages
- USB-C charging
- Upcoming climb Pro feature via firmware update
- Smart assistant for customizable triggers
- Compatible with Magene ecosystem
