Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Bike Light Review!
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6yrs later, i got a UT800 and really rate it - if it aint broken, dont fix it!
When you stand in front of the gate it looks like you have angel wings. Nice review.
That's what I was gonna say!
I recently bought the Garmin Edge 1000 bundle.
I bought this light and although it's interesting concept, it simply isn't practical to connect this to bottom of the Out Front Mount and have Edge connected to the top...
Even if Edge isn't connected to the top and this light is connected to the bottom it's creating a lever and it's heavy and off balance...
I prefer the NiteRider Lumina 1100 OLED Boost which cost same price...
There doesn't seem to be a lot of interest for this light based on extremely small number of customer reviews on web...
Again it sticks out front hanging on Out Front Mount and it's hard to imagine on road where there are normal road bumps, irregularities, etc and this being bumped up and down even though it's firmly fixed to handle bar...
Probable better as helmet connection than handle bar...
I see the guys on mountain bikes and hats off to them...
Charging is slow ( 4hrs )...
NiteRider I mentioned above has 1100 vs 800 and charges in 2.5hrs to 3hrs... and it basically is similar weight...
I have Edge 1100 with following sensors and lights...
a. heart beat
b. speed
c. cadence
d. viara radar rearview light
NiteRider
a. Lumina OLED 1100 front
b. Sentinel 150 / laser
Excellent review however, I bought it based on this review and other videos but didn't like increased weight on Out Front Mount due to levee causing what's already extended and heavy to be heavier...
Normally one would want something closer to frame... Better center of gravity...
Oh, well to each their own...
Thanks for your comments S G, I used to use an out-front bike mount with my 1000 and I agree with out of balance, ended up switching to the support in the stem. I was leaning towards the UT800 but now will check the Niterider based on your comments.
That fence he is standing in front of makes it look like he has angel wings... And he is singing lead for Lynard Skynard
And I'm just wasted drunk. Got this tuxedo shirt on
I've seen these on sale at the moment. Surely there is a USB C coming soon with faster charging? May be worth waiting if so. Got a cateye volt 800 which is excellent but won't last forever (and they have doubled in price).
In the market for a light, have an Edge 1030 and last rear radar. UT800 looks nice, thanks for the review!
You would think that if Garmin is looking also at the auto-backlight-diming for daylight hours on the Edge, that for the UT800 it would be smart enough to know it's in night mode and not to be fooled by bright artificial lights.
Great job, very useful details....
when will the new varia front light be released? this one got too old
Flashing at traffic lights, perfect I would have thought!
bmart73 hmmmm interesting 🐻
Hi Ray, I’ve been using this light for a while now, and have started to notice the quick release mount has started to become really loose. Just wondering if you have noticed this?
I have just bought one of these and it completes the Garmin set as I have the rear light. It’s a shame that the helmet mount wasn’t included but that’s a minor complaint
Hello. Will this light pair with the element Bolt? Or the Hammerhead karoo 2? Thanks
Awesome review... I don't even need one of these lights but I want one (!) ; )
Wow, good review Ray, I love to see a comparison of this other 800L lights, US$150 seems a little steep considering you can get other 800L lights for much less. Love the GoPro type mount option though, wish other bike lights had that option as well. Also, is it compatible with non-Garmin devices? I'm guessing it wouldnt have the auto-dimming and would just work in manual mode, and the mount would be different, but just wondering.
Yup, the GoPro-style mount is compatible with any other units that use that (assuming you buy the little adapter piece too). So for example the Cycliq Fly12 uses that style of mount (though it might be a bit heavy for this plastic mount). But that gives you flexibility for other lights that use it.
I just purchased the Varia UT800 to attach to the Garmin Edge 1030. Which tail light would you recommend? By the way, I have an Trek Emonda SL 6 Disc. Thanks much!
How would you compare these to the similar lights from Bontrager? The Ion 800RT seems to fall into a similar category, both in terms of size, output, and control from the headunit. The attachment system is different (rubber strap mounting for the Bontrager vs the quarter turn adapter for the Garmin), but I find the rubber strap of my Bont. light works great for going upside down on my aerobars for when I need a riding light.
Hi mate i am looking for a light with the go pro mount for road bike riding what do you recommend 800l is ok but need better bat life
Hello and thank you for your great reviews!! Can you please tell me what is the accessories under the Garmin bike computer mount where you connect the light? it is showed at 5':27". Thank you in advance Giovanni
Will this Varia Smart Headlight (UT800) work with gamin edge 1000?
The best Review ✌🏼️✌🏼✌🏼🇧🇷
Hi Thanks for your review ! Do you know if it can be charged while using it? Thanks
Why no mention about connectivity to Di2 buttons?
just received mine, where you able to add it to the Garmin express app? where you able to get it to work with the fenix 5x? I'm not able to do either. also mine gets really hot, burning hot when turned on, especially on high.
I have the same two issues. Not connecting to Garmin Express and gets very hot.
Curious?
Will connecting to ut800 lessen battery life of Edge 1000
Hey Ray, where can I get that Bike t-shirt? I loved it!
It was one on the Tour de France's site either last summer or the summer before. Sorta of a one-year special. :/
All right, thank you
Does ANT+ function support wahoo elemnt bolt?
Can it detects bike behind you?????
Does it work with the Wahoo Bolt?
Wow...
That's good demo...
When your speed varies, Varia UT800 adjusts too. When paired with compatible Edge cycling computers, the UT800 adjusts brightness to give the lumens you need for up to 4 hours, so you can ride with confidence
Varia makes it easy to tailor your light output to the conditions.
Varia UT800 features 5 light modes, including
high (800 lumens)
medium (400 lumens)
low (200 lumens)
night flash (100 to 300 lumens)
day flash (more than 700 lumens)
At full power, it’s visible in daylight from more than 1 mile (1.6 km) away.
The Varia UT800 smart headlight features a low-profile, lightweight design that attaches to your handlebar with out-front mount or to your helmet with a helmet or friction mount, and it weighs less than 140 grams.
I heard the smart paired with edge decrease the battery dramatically... is this true?
I have the UT800 and varia radar RTL515 connected to Garmin 1030 plus. Does not appear to affect battery life on the 1030. Battery from lights will run out way before the 1030
Great video, i think i might pick one up for my trail bike. On an unrelated note, I think your camera has developed a dead/stuck pixel as there is a white dot in the top right around your face. You can see it in the clip at 2:00 to 2:15
Any ideas as to how to mount this with the garmin Mount on a canyon aeroad?
It's been 4 years and still waiting for an answer.
That's a lot of stem, but great review.
Wish it had more battery life at full power.
Great video! On how many Ironmans have you partaken until now?
Three fulls and a crapton of half-irons.
3 years later and Wahoo still didn’t implement it...
800 lumens seems very under powered by modern standards. For off road use I normally have at least 2000 lumens on the bars and 1000 lumens on the helmet.
Aidan Hoggard
What system are you using for helmet & bars and how much does each cost...
How long does battery / lights last?
I use Exposure Lights. Six pack on the bars, Equinox on the helmet. Neither are cheap but the quality and performance are very high and I picked both up on ebay for about half normal price. The Six Pack adjusts brightness based on an internal sensor (bumps and gradient I think) giving at least three hours on full. The Equinox has a remote switch on the handlebar so you can save it for when you really need it.
Aidan Hoggard
Does Exposure Lights integrate with Garmin?
Thanks for quick reply...
I don't think so. Not sure why would you want them to?
Aidan Hoggard
Thanks...
One of modes is to adjust intensity and distance with speed
Nice review. Useless gadget :)
FLASHING IN A INTERSECTION IS... GOOD ...FOR.. SAFTY..... GARMIN PLEASE DON'T FIX IT.
Too long