10 Best Budget Cycling Computers UK 2024 | Garmin, CatEye and More

The first thing to mention is that the Bryton Rider 320E is a very durable piece of kit; it can handle bumps and drops without any issue. It can also do all the things you would expect from a bike computer and it does them all perfectly.

The smartphone integration at this price point is fantastic. Whether you're looking for something to keep track of your speed and help you not get lost or you want to analyse your ride data in depth, this is an incredible choice for the price.

Although it sits at the top end of the budget spectrum, the Padrone Smart + has everything you could ever want from a budget cycling computer and then more on top of that. We don't have enough space to list all of its features here, but we can assure you there are a lot.

The large screen is fully customisable so you can always have the data you want up, and is extremely easy to switch between the different data on offer. It's clear and easy to read, featuring both a day and night mode while also showing you any messages and calls you may receive on the go from a paired smartphone.

The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed some striking similarities between this device and another entry on our list; this is essentially just the wireless option of the Velo 9 below, with a couple of small differences.

Obviously, the main benefit of this model is the lack of any wires you'd have to fix to your bike. While only marginally more expensive, we think it's worth it as the only thing you'll lose out on is some battery life which is a small price for the ease of installation.

CatEye makes some of the best budget bike computers available today. For the price, you get a great number of features on the Velo 9, including an auto start/stop and tools designed to keep you on pace.

This particular model is the cheapest of the bunch due to the fact it is wired from the device to the wheel sensors. While that may require some tidying up, you won't have to touch it for 3 years due to its outstanding battery life.

If you're looking for an extremely accurate computer that's easy to install, you won't find many better than the Meilan Mini M3. It's waterproof so can precisely track your speed, altitude, riding time, and distance no matter the conditions.

It has an auto-sleep function to keep the battery as fresh as possible, but you'll need to remember to keep it recharged after every 8 hours or so of ride time. That might sound like a lot, but it's completely hassle-free to unclip from your bike and pop it on charge for a bit.

While it is certainly true that this option lacks a few features when compared to many of the other devices on our list, the simple and bright display is easy to read and offers a scroll feature to cycle through different types of data. It's also fully waterproof with an IPX8 rating.

At the end of the day, this is an inexpensive and light computer with a very readable display that won't break the bank. There may be some better options on this list, but if you're looking for something that won't overwhelm you with numbers, this is a great choice.

This device is at the more expensive end of the budget options but it is chock full of features, especially if you also download the corresponding smartphone app to get the most out of it.

We've found this option sits in a strange place between the truly budget options and the more sophisticated computers on the market today; it may be worth spending a little more or a little less. If you want a smartphone-compatible device at this price though, it's a solid choice.

What we particularly like about the Protegé 9.0 is that you're able to see a lot of different types of data at any one time, and the buttonless design makes simply switching between its two modes extremely easy when in the middle of a ride.

Setting up the sensors can be a little bit fiddly, but you'll probably find that to be the case with many of the sensor-based options. You can also manually stop and start the device to extend your battery life, but there are many models which will do that for you automatically.

If you're looking for a cheap and simple bike computer that's both waterproof and backlit, this sensor-based option is a great choice. While the sensors are wired up, the device itself is wireless and sits in a little holder on the handlebars of your bike.

Having a waterproof option available at this price point is incredible, and the backlit display is a nice touch for low light conditions. Opting for an unrecognised brand, without available details of battery life, is something of a risk but one well worth taking for under £10.

While not explicitly designed for bikes, the Garmin Forerunner 35 serves as a useful and easy-to-set-up option for those of you who are both avid cyclists and runners as you just pop it on your wrist and go. It can track the distance travelled on any journey and can pair with your smartphone to record data.

It does stretch the budget definition somewhat and may lack some of the more bike-specific features most of you are after, but then again, it may be the perfect product if you're against the idea of installing something onto your bike.