In testing, the iGPSPORT BiNavi scores with a readable 3.5-inch display in full sun, easy touch and button controls, reliable sensor integration and projected battery life of 24 hours 10 minutes at 100 percent brightness. Weaknesses appear with partial display shading, occasionally slow rerouting and no Strava Live Segments support.
The BiNavi is a fully featured GPS bike computer with maps and training features rather than a minimalist speedometer. Its 3.5-inch transflective colour display has a 320 × 480-pixel resolution and supports touchscreen operation alongside six buttons. Controls therefore remain usable when rain or thick gloves make touch impractical.
Inside are dual-band GNSS using L1 and L5 frequencies, a barometric altimeter and 32GB storage. Speed, cadence and heart rate sensors connect through Bluetooth or ANT+; according to the manufacturer, power meters are supported over ANT+. Smart lighting, radar rear lights, electronic drivetrains, e-bikes and compatible smart trainers can also be integrated.
At 101 × 60 × 14.5mm and 103 grams, it is larger than a Garmin Edge 840 but comparatively slim for its screen area. The housing is IPX7 protected against temporary immersion. Charging is via USB-C.
In Brief: the iGPSPORT BiNavi particularly suits touring cyclists, gravel enthusiasts and road riders wanting a large sunlight-readable display, many data fields and long battery life. You must do without Strava Live Segments and the flexibility of full route planning directly on the device.
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Value for Money
The iGPSPort BiNavi offers very good value. -
Touchscreen Plus Six Buttons
Easy operation and a reliable alternative in rain or with gloves. -
Smooth Navigation
Clear, timely turn instructions and up to six data fields on the map page. -
Trouble-Free Sensor Connections
Sensors, radar and smart lighting connected quickly and reliably in testing. -
Strong Battery Life
Projected at around 24 hours 10 minutes with 100 percent display brightness. -
Good Training Features
Workouts, lactate threshold, VO₂max, recovery time and training load are included.
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Partial-Shade Weakness
When only part of the display is shaded, the image appears uneven and is harder to read. -
Route Planning Through the App
Create routes in the iGPSPORT app or import them from services such as Komoot and Strava. -
No Fine Adjustment of Alert Volume
I could not find a volume control in testing, although sounds can be switched off entirely.
Setup and First Impressions
My first impression in the iGPSport BiNavi test is very positive. The interface is easy to understand and basic setup requires little familiarisation. Data pages, sensors, routes and workouts can be configured in the iGPSPORT app and transferred to the computer.
Setup directly on the device is pleasantly straightforward too. Data fields can be adjusted in both the app and BiNavi itself, useful when you notice a missing value or want a different page layout on a ride.
Display and Readability: Excellent in Direct Sunlight
In direct sunlight, the 3.5-inch display is one of the BiNavi's greatest strengths for me. Its transflective design uses incoming ambient light to improve readability. Colours, maps and numbers remain clear even when sunlight falls directly on it. Its appearance nevertheless depends more on lighting conditions than a conventionally backlit display.
Comparison with a Transmissive LCD
In a direct comparison under bright sun, the BiNavi was easier to read than the Garmin Edge 850. The transflective display clearly shows its outdoor advantages. Garmin's display is sharp and colourful, but the BiNavi looks calmer and clearer in full sun. This does not make it superior in every situation: it is my direct real-world impression under bright sunlight. In shade and changing light, a conventional backlit LCD usually appears more even. Find more about the comparison device in my Garmin Edge 850 review.
The Weakness: A Partially Shaded Display
Changing light reveals a display characteristic. If my body shades only half the screen while riding, for example, the lit and darker halves look distinctly different. This makes the image slightly unsettled and harder to take in.
The display is excellent in uniformly bright surroundings. Even shade is less problematic too. The effect is most obvious when light and shadow split the display. It is not a permanent limitation but is clearly noticeable in everyday use.
Route Planning with the iGPSPORT App, Komoot and Strava
Create new routes through the iGPSPORT app or plan them in Komoot or Strava and import them. Both worked quickly, smoothly and without problems in testing. Those already preparing rides on these platforms need hardly change their routine.
You cannot freely plan an entirely new route directly on the BiNavi. Without the app, however, it can calculate navigation back to the start, retracing the ridden route or using a direct return route depending on the situation.
App dependence is therefore mainly a disadvantage when spontaneously choosing a new destination or entirely different route mid-ride. Prepared tours are pleasantly straightforward.
The map runs smoothly while riding. Turn instructions appeared in good time and were easy to recognise in my test. The large screen keeps the map clear even with several additional data fields.
After leaving a planned route, the BiNavi calculates a new connection to it. This generally works but occasionally takes longer. It does not quite match the assured performance of the best rivals here. Once the new route is calculated, guidance is smooth again.
iClimb 3.0 shows upcoming climbs with gradient, remaining distance and elevation profile, helping pace your effort on longer or unfamiliar climbs. Older reports sometimes call it iClimb Pro.
In testing, the climbing view was clear and quick to read while riding. The coloured elevation profile particularly helps identify steep sections early and manage effort. For me, iClimb 3.0 is therefore one of the BiNavi's most practical features.
Battery Life: Projected at 24 Hours 10 Minutes
At 100 percent display brightness, my measured consumption produced a projected battery life of 24 hours 10 minutes. This is very good, particularly because maximum brightness is one of the more demanding settings.
Context matters: the battery was not drained continuously from 100 to 0 percent in one ride. The 24 hours 10 minutes is therefore an extrapolation from measured consumption, not a continuously timed runtime. Navigation, GPS mode, connected sensor count, temperature and smartphone connection can also affect the result.
iGPSPORT specifies more than 35 hours under laboratory conditions. My projected figure is lower but was obtained at full display brightness. The BiNavi still provides convincing reserves for long day rides, weekend outings and many bikepacking stages. Charging uses modern USB-C.
Sensors, Radar and Light Control
External sensor pairing was trouble-free in testing. Devices were found quickly and connections remained stable. The BiNavi supports heart rate, speed and cadence sensors, power meters, radar rear lights, smart lighting and more.
I particularly like its iGPSPORT SR Mini integration. Radar and rear light connect, and the light can also be controlled directly from the bike computer. Integration is therefore closer within the iGPSPORT ecosystem than in my SR Mini test with the Garmin Edge 850 and 1050, where I could control the light only on the radar itself or through the iGPSPORT app. Read more in my iGPSPORT SR Mini Radar review.
Workouts are easy to create in the iGPSPORT app and transfer to the BiNavi. This worked quickly and smoothly in testing. While riding, it clearly displays the current step, target zone, remaining time and overall workout progression. Structured intervals are therefore easy to follow without constantly checking the app.
Data Fields, Training Planning and Analysis
Adjust data fields directly on the computer or in the app. Configuration is clear and changes are quick. I particularly like being able to show up to six ride metrics on the navigation page.
Structured workouts can also be created in the iGPSPORT app and transferred to the BiNavi, which worked smoothly in testing. After my first ride, the system determined or estimated the following, among other values:
- Lactate threshold,
- VO₂max,
- Recommended recovery time,
- Training load.
Training load is also logged, showing development across sessions. I like these functions because the computer helps interpret training as well as recording data. These values are algorithmic estimates and do not replace performance testing.
No Strava Live Segments
A real disadvantage is the lack of Strava Live Segments. I enjoy this feature but cannot use it on the BiNavi. iGPSPORT offers its own segments, though they are currently much less widespread. Anyone regularly chasing Strava personal bests should consider this before buying.
Weather, Music and Other Features
The weather view is surprisingly detailed. For the coming hours, it shows time, expected temperature, wind direction and rain probability. This is considerably more useful on long rides than a simple daily forecast.
I still have one suggestion: a permanently visible wind direction arrow while riding would be practical. You could immediately see where the wind is coming from without opening the weather page first.
The BiNavi also controls music playback on a connected smartphone. It serves its purpose and worked as expected in testing.
Alert Tones and Voice Guidance
The BiNavi has no built-in speaker for true voice guidance, so audible alerts are beeps. These can become annoying over time. I could not find fine volume adjustment during testing, though they can be turned off entirely.
According to the manufacturer, voice guidance is available through the connected iGPSPORT app and Bluetooth headphones or a speaker. Visual turn instructions and beeps should nevertheless be sufficient for many riders in normal use.
Particularly Suitable
The BiNavi Suits You If You…
- often ride unfamiliar road, gravel or touring routes,
- want a large display that is very readable in direct sunlight,
- want both a touchscreen and physical buttons,
- connect heart rate sensors, power meters, radar and other sensors,
- want many data fields alongside navigation,
- plan long day stages or multi-day tours,
- are interested in training load, recovery time and other performance values.
Less Suitable
It Is Less Suitable If You…
- regularly use Strava Live Segments,
- want to create routes and destinations entirely on the device,
- expect an integrated speaker system,
- are already deeply invested in the Garmin ecosystem,
- expect maximum display uniformity in shade.
Overall, the iGPSPORT BiNavi made a good impression in real-world testing. Its 3.5-inch display has different strengths depending on light. In direct sunlight, readability is excellent and was better than the Garmin Edge 850 in my comparison. In shade, particularly when partly shaded, the image looks uneven and harder to read. Across all lighting conditions, I therefore slightly prefer conventionally backlit displays such as the iGPSPORT BSC500's.
The combination of touchscreen and six buttons works very well. Operation remains reliable in rain or with gloves. Sensors, radar and smart lighting connected quickly and worked without problems in testing.
Navigation runs smoothly with timely turn instructions. The map page can show up to six additional data fields. Limitations concern route planning, mainly handled through the app or external platforms, and recalculation, which can occasionally take longer.
Projected at 24 hours 10 minutes with full brightness, battery life is strong. Training functions, weather and music control meaningfully complement the package. Less convincing are missing Strava Live Segments and the apparently fixed alert volume.
Overall, the iGPSPORT BiNavi is a well-equipped Garmin alternative with long battery life, easy operation and broad sensor support. Its display excels in direct sunlight but visibly loses readability in changing light. Anyone preferring a conventional LCD or placing high value on Strava Live Segments and spontaneous on-device route planning should consider these limits before buying.
- 3.5-inch touchscreen with good direct-sunlight readability.
- Touchscreen and six buttons for operation in rain or with gloves.
- Smooth navigation with timely turn instructions and up to six data fields.
- Easy connection of sensors, power meters, radar and smart lighting.
- Projected runtime of around 24 hours 10 minutes at full brightness.
The iGPSPORT BiNavi is a versatile GPS computer for touring, gravel and road cycling. Testing particularly highlighted sunlight readability, combined touch and button controls, easy sensor integration and strong battery life. It loses points for uneven appearance in partial shade. Route planning is also mainly app-based, and alert volume cannot be individually adjusted.
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Value for Money
The iGPSPort BiNavi offers very good value. -
Touchscreen Plus Six Buttons
Easy operation and a reliable alternative in rain or with gloves. -
Smooth Navigation
Clear, timely turn instructions and up to six data fields on the map page. -
Trouble-Free Sensor Connections
Sensors, radar and smart lighting connected quickly and reliably in testing. -
Strong Battery Life
Projected at around 24 hours 10 minutes with 100 percent display brightness. -
Good Training Features
Workouts, lactate threshold, VO₂max, recovery time and training load are included.
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Partial-Shade Weakness
When only part of the display is shaded, the image appears uneven and is harder to read. -
Route Planning Through the App
Create routes in the iGPSPORT app or import them from services such as Komoot and Strava. -
No Fine Adjustment of Alert Volume
I could not find a volume control in testing, although sounds can be switched off entirely.
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