iGPSPORT sent me their latest BiNav computer for review months ago at launch. They wanted a video for me within a week after delivery which is hilarious to offer up a comprehensive review in 7 days. This is my third computer from iGPSPORT after the original 630 (non-S) and BSC300.
These type of videos are always tough to make especially for iGPSPORT computers because they just aren't good enough to ever replace my Wahoo and Garmin computers. No matter how many features or huge toughscreen displays iGPSPORT offers.
Positives:
-FANTASTIC battery life. This cannot be overstated. For all iGPSPORT computers. I can ride 4-5 days a week for a month on a single charge.
-Bright and easy to read displays
-Comprehensive custom page capabilities. Having the screen real estate to display 8-10 data points is a handy.
Negatives:
-My previous 630 and BSC300 could calibrate my power meters within the computer. For some reason this new BiNav cannot. The software/user interface simply freezes and I have restart the entire computer. Most of my PMs have a separate mobile app to calibrate them. But regardless this should absolutely not be happening.
-No workout integration from the likes of XERT or Training Peaks. This one aspect is the nail in the coffin of a deal breaker for me not using iGPSPORT as a primary computers. I'm sure 3rd party support outside of Strava is just a licensing thing. But not being able to auto-load my coach's daily workout and instead having to MANUALLY create the workout with the iGPSPORT...yeah I'm not doing that ever.
-No climb segment feature. With Wahoo you can set auto live segment when approaching a climb. Regardless of loaded routes. "The Summit Live Segments page is set to automatically appear immediately before a climb." This is more handy than I realized. Not for the sake of live timed Strava KOMs (something iGPSPORT also does not have) but just having a heads up to prepare yourself. The climb feature in iGPSPORT only works if you've loaded a pre-created route that has climbs enroute.
-This is a nitpick but their choice of "beeping" sound is rather annoying. It pierces my ears. For light radars and other notifications.
For most recreational riders who just need a computer to display their typical stuff (speed, HR, cadence, power, distance, etc) it's fine. Again, the battery life and display is superb. But I just dont see seasoned athletes using iGPSPORT. The user interface with these Chinese brands always suffers.
