Originally Posted by
robertAltman
I prefer the Hammerhead Karoo 2 GPS computer. All routes, rides, maps, updates are transmitted directly to the unit over WiFi or cellular (cellular is available if put a SIM card directly in the unit).
Hammerhead does a great job of adding new features and updates the software monthly (or thereabouts). In fact, last fortnight, I spent 45 minutes talking with the product team; there are extremely accessible!! (Try getting a 45 minute chat with a Garmin or Wahoo team member).
So far, I have no complaints about the unit that they haven’t fixed. I like the control layout better on the Karoo 2 than on my ELEMNT Roam.
At first and for many months after, I really liked my K2. Now I'm back on my 1030. I may sell the K2. It has rock solid navigation, the TBT is dead on and fast, the maps are beautiful, good screens. Battery life is mediocre for a $400 device, mine was at about 12 hr., but after a few updates is down to 6-8 hrs. That really doesn't affect me as I haven't been doing 8hr centuries, but I was displeased that it got worse.. Yes, they update every 2 weeks, but outside of the Climb feature, no updates have improved my use of the device. I think I actually like the BT connection method of the Garmin better then dealing with WiFi. I like the screen layout of the 1030 better, too few options on the K2 and I complained about it but they did nothing. I had a SIM car for a while (FreedomPop) it rarely worked. It was always hours to get a completed ride loaded up to the Dashboard. I finally just dumped it. The clincher on my disappointment was when I tried to use HotSpot on my phone to download a route and the device just spun it's wheel and never grabbed the route. In truth and having used a 1030, 810 and a Wahoo Bolt, the K2 is about as buggy as any Garmin I've used and I have not seen big improvements to the OS in the 9 mos. I've owned it.