Garmin Varia Vue Front Cycling Camera with 4K Video & Smart Headlight

The Garmin Varia Vue is Garmin's most advanced front cycling accessory — a 4K front-facing cycling camera with an integrated smart headlight in a single handlebar-mounted unit. It's designed for road and gravel cyclists who want high-quality ride footage, automatic incident recording, and a powerful front light, all controlled seamlessly from a paired Garmin Edge computer or the Varia app. A microSD card (up to 512GB, sold separately) is required for video recording.

The camera records in 4Kp30, 1440p30, 1080p60, and 1080p30 with Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) for smooth, steady footage even on rough road surfaces. GPS speed and location data is embedded directly into the video, giving you a complete record of where you were and how fast you were going at every moment — invaluable for incident documentation or simply reviewing your rides. Like the Varia RCT715 at the rear, the Vue automatically locks footage when an impact is detected via the built-in accelerometer, ensuring critical moments are always preserved. Vault video storage is also supported for cloud backup.

The integrated headlight delivers visibility up to 1.6km with multiple modes — high, medium, low, night flash, and day flash — and automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light and speed when paired with a compatible Garmin Edge. Battery life ranges from 1.25 hours at 4K on high through to 7 hours at 1080p in day flash mode, and up to 9 hours camera-only at 1080p30. The unit carries an IPX7 water rating. It pairs with the full range of Garmin Edge computers — including the Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 850, Edge 1040, and Edge 1050 — as well as selected Garmin smartwatches and the Varia app. Combine with the Varia RCT715 for complete front-and-rear camera, radar, and light coverage. Browse the full Garmin range or our lights collection.

Note: a microSD card (minimum 8GB, Class 10 or faster, up to 512GB) is required for video recording and is sold separately. The Varia Vue functions as a smart headlight without a card inserted, but recording requires storage media.

What It's Good For

• High-quality front ride footage in 4Kp30, 1440p30, 1080p60, and 1080p30 with Electronic Image Stabilisation
• GPS speed and location data embedded directly into video for complete ride documentation
• Automatic incident footage locking via built-in accelerometer — critical moments are always preserved
• Integrated smart headlight visible up to 1.6km with auto-brightness when paired with a Garmin Edge
• Full integration with Garmin Edge computers, selected Garmin smartwatches, and the Varia app
• microSD card support up to 512GB and vault cloud storage for extensive ride archives
• IPX7 water resistance for reliable use in all weather conditions

What It's NOT Good For

• Recording without a microSD card — a card (sold separately, minimum 8GB Class 10) is required for video storage
• Riders wanting maximum battery life at high resolution — 4K recording on high brightness gives approximately 1.25 hours; manage settings carefully for longer rides
• Rear coverage — pair with the Varia RCT715 for rear radar, light, and camera in a complete front-and-rear system
• Non-cycling activities — the Varia Vue is designed specifically for handlebar mounting on a bike

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Varia Vue come with a microSD card?
No — a microSD card is sold separately. The device requires a minimum 8GB, Class 10 card and supports cards up to 512GB. Without a card inserted, the Varia Vue functions as a smart headlight but cannot record video.

What are the battery life figures for different recording modes?
Battery life varies by resolution and light mode: 4Kp30 gives approximately 1.25 hours on high brightness and up to 5 hours in day flash mode. 1080p30 gives approximately 1.5 hours on high and up to 7 hours in day flash. Camera-only (no light) at 1080p30 extends to approximately 9 hours. Day flash mode is the most efficient for long rides.

How does the incident recording work?
The Varia Vue continuously records while riding. If the built-in accelerometer detects a sudden impact, it automatically locks the footage from before and after the incident so it cannot be overwritten. This happens without any input from you — the same system used in the Varia RCT715 at the rear.

Which Garmin Edge computers is it compatible with?
The Varia Vue is compatible with a wide range of Garmin Edge computers including the Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 850, Edge 1040, and Edge 1050, as well as selected Garmin smartwatches and the Varia smartphone app.