Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Headlight for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

8.0
out of 10
2 Positive, 1 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 3 Reviews
Retail Price:
$99.99
Used Value:
$59.99
Sale Value:
$89.99

Pair the Varia UT800 Smart Headlight with a Garmin Edge head unit for automatic adjustments to the ambient lighting outside, projecting the brightest beam on the darkest of nights and lowering its beam to save battery life at brighter dawn and dusk hours. Not only does it adjust its beam intensity to the lighting outside, but it also matches the light beam to your current speed and ride profile to save battery life at lower speeds with a lower beam and project more light when it's needed at higher velocities.

Five different lighting modes give you a wide array of beams for numerous ride types, meaning the Varia UT800 is great for daily commutes, long-distance road rides, and fast-paced trail rides after dark. Two different packages give you a bar/stem mount for road rides or a helmet-based mount for trail riding after dark. The rechargeable battery delivers approximately 1.5 hours of power at full blast of 800 lumens, lasting six hours on its lower setting for better battery life.

Specifications

Brand:
Batteries Included:
yes, rechargeable battery
Bulbs:
Cree LED
Burn Time:
[high] 1.5 hours, [medium] 3 hours, [low] 6 hours, [day flash] 25 hours, [night flash] 6 hours
Claimed Weight:
130g (4.6oz)
Dimensions:
[L x W x H] 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.2in
Includes:
[Urban Edition] Varia UT800 Smart Headlight, charging cable, quarter turn to friction mount, [Trail Edition] Varia UT800 Smart Headlight, charging cable, helmet mount
Lumens:
[highest setting] 800 lumens
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year
Modes:
high, medium, low, day flash, night flash
Mount:
[Urban Edition] handlebars and stem, [Trail Edition] helmet
Power Source:
rechargeable battery
Recommended Use:
commuting, cross-country, road cycling, trail
Waterproof:
yes, meets IPX-7 standards (fully submersible)

Full Reviews

4
Even though I read the reviews I decided to buy this light. Mostly for winter riding or riding in places like the Blue Ridge Parkway that have tunnels that have no lighting. Well the reviews that state "Short Battery Life" are true. I used it 22 miles on a Saturday...and then on the next ride... at 15 miles... I received a Low Battery warning. ALREADY! I was running it connected to my 520 plus so it could do it`s thing. It`s lighting capabilities are impressive... But if it is only good for maybe a 50 mile ride... this light is worthless....!
Terry R., backcountry.com
December 10, 2020
10
I own a garmin computer and this light syncs with it so it knows how fast I’m going and light brightness changes with the speed. If I stop it also stops working until I move again. I like the safety aspect of having 800 lumens let drivers know I’m coming specially during the day. Since I bought the first light I have purchased 3 more for family members. Very pleased with it.
Federico A., backcountry.com
November 5, 2020
10
Replaced my Trek Flare with this Garmin light. It is simply more versatile and bright. I only use it as a day time running light, and it is obviously effective because I always see the flash reflecting off of road signs when I'm riding. Kind of heavy, but the guild is super solid. Also has different brightness settings for use as a headlight for riding and commuting at dusk, damn, or in the dark. Syncs to Garmin Edge for auto start/stop. The mount puts it right under your computer out in front of the bike. Light mounts easily and very securely to the mount. I don't ride without it.
Trekman, backcountry.com
November 28, 2019