Head to head

Garmin Varia RTL515 or iGPSPORT SR mini: which should you choose?

Comparison of the two bike radars using our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.

Garmin Varia RTL515, studio product shot

Garmin Varia RTL515

7,6/10

Main drawbackDetection limited to 140 m, with no guarantee of comprehensive coverage

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iGPSPORT SR mini, studio product shot

iGPSPORT SR mini

Main drawbackDetection range not disclosed

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By criterion

Comparison of Garmin Varia RTL515 and iGPSPORT SR mini by criterion
Criterion Garmin Varia RTL515 iGPSPORT SR mini
Battery life 7,3 9,1 advantage
Detection angle 8,4 9,3 advantage

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply a level of precision we cannot offer.

Which is right for you?

Garmin Varia RTL515

Leads on 0 criteria of 2 compared

  • Cyclists seeking information about traffic behind them
  • Garmin Edge 1030 users
  • Varia app users
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iGPSPORT SR mini

Leads on 2 criteria of 2 compared

  • Cyclists looking for a steady light
  • Looking for braking detection
  • Seatpost mounting
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Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our methodology →

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