The iGPSPORT BSC200S is one of the latest computers to iGPSPORT’s budget friendly computer lineup and is the mid-tier option. iGPSPORT has taken the previous BSC200 and upgraded it with a color screen and expanded connectivity to create this new BSC200S model. Retail price on the computer is an affordable $79.90 which is impressive for a GPS cycling computer with a 2.4” color screen. The BSC200S features basic navigation with turn prompts and a breadcrumb view as well as 25 hour runtime with USB-C charging. The computer also has a standard Garmin mount and BLE / ANT+ connectivity to connect to a wide range of devices.
The iGPSPORT BSC200S combines a color 2.4” screen with modern features like USB-C and a Garmin quarter turn mount.
| Retail Price | $79.90 |
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 |
| Measured Weight (in g) | 64 (BSC200S), 10 (mount) |
| Likes | + Clever home page chain ring animation + Intuitive user interface with six physical buttons + Vivid color display with high contrast |
| Dislikes | – Buggy navigation with breadcrumb view that is difficult to rely on |
| Where to Buy (US) | iGPSPORT |
UNBOXING
The iGPSPORT BSC200S comes in a compact white cardboard box with a glossy graphic of the GPS on the front. Inside the box you’ll find:
- BSC200S computer
- Plastic handlebar mount + rubber straps
- User manual
As with many newer products, the BSC200S does not include a USB-C charging cable so you’ll need to re-use an existing cable or purchase one separately.
MOUNTING
iGPSPORT has molded a non-removable Garmin mount to the base of the body to securely mount the computer. This is a standard quarter turn Garmin mount with two tabs that slide into a corresponding mount. Even though this is all plastic, the design works well for the light weight computer and lets you use nearly any third-party mount on the market. iGPSPORT includes a simple handlebar mount which uses two rubber straps to mount the computer on a handlebar or stem. We’d highly recommend buying an out-front mount like the Topeak UTF or Trek’s Blendr system instead of the supplied mount to place the BSC200S in front of your stem for optimal visibility.
FIT & FINISH
The iGPSPORT BSC200S retains the same 2.4” display size and rounded corner design of the previous BSC200 computer. Compared to today’s oversized computers this feels fairly compact with a glossy screen and minimal bezels. As far as dimensions, the BSC200S is a slim 82x53x14.1mm with angled front and rear edges. The computer has a plastic body with subtle cutouts along the sides of the computer to give it a sleeker appearance. Branding is limited to the iGPSPORT logo on the front of the computer and above the screen. With this being a non-touch screen computer, there are six physical buttons placed around the screen with clear labels printed next to them. Each of the buttons has a raised design and there is even a textured area between the right side buttons to help differentiate them. On the back edge of the computer there is a flush rubber cover hiding the USB-C charging port along with a cutout for a safety tether.
One of the most obvious upgrades of the BSC200S is the TFT LCD color screen. It looks like the same screen as the more expensive BSC300T and has a bright display with 240×320 resolution. The screen has vivid colors and has an improved transflective screen that has a claimed 50% improvement in overall visibility. Unlike other budget computers, this display has a nice flat finish with no visible backlight edges or shadows. Even in person, at the default 40% daytime setting it’s easy to read with high contrast. The main page has also been refreshed with this clever chainring inspired design that rotates each time you switch the selected item. It’s the same rotating menu design as the other BSC computers but easier to read and use with this new design.
USER INTERFACE
The BSC200S is a non-touch screen design though and uses six physical buttons to navigate through the user interface. It’s the same interface as other iGPSPORT computers and uses an intuitive design with dedicated buttons. There is a power button on the top left that also acts as a return button on short button presses. The top right button is the menu button that lets you enter menus or view the ride menu while recording. One of our favorite features is the dedicated up and down buttons on the right side that let you quickly skip through menus. Finally, there is a dedicated lap button on the bottom left and a start/stop recording button. Aside from the fun main page, the other user interfaces have basic scrolling menus and grid designs.
iGPSPORT has simplified most of the common functions such as starting a ride with a single button play to jump to the ride screen and start a recording. There is even an auto-start mode that will start a recording as soon as motion has been started. Thanks to the high resolution screen, the BSC200S also supports graphic displays such as bar graphs and radial data displays which are one of our favorite. There is also a navigation page with a map page but it is only a breadcrumb style navigation with no actual map. That means you do get turn prompts on the map page and overlays on other pages, but no street names and only an outline of the route which can be difficult to follow.
iGPSPORT APP
The iGPSPORT app has a simple four tab design that lets you choose between home, activity, device and profile. On the home page you’ll find a summary of your latest activity, goal progress and recommended routes based on your location. The activity page has a more detailed summary of your loaded routes along with a calendar view and monthly totals. You can also view a summary of each recorded route to view the GPS data as well as lap metrics, speed zones and graph views of different data. Although it is not as detailed as Strava or other platforms, iGPSPORT has done a nice job with the UI and used attractive colors and developed a refined user interface.
The device page is the most relevant page which lets you connect to the BSC200S and update software, customize data layouts and adjust settings. All of the on-device settings are repeated here such as display units and sensor connectivity. Using the app you can customize what is displayed on each page and the order of the pages. The BSC200S doesn’t support iGPSPORT’s clever live segment feature or climb profiles, but you can do quite a bit of customization of the data fields. The layouts, order and display data fields can all be modified via an intuitive page display on the app. There computer supports displaying radars, Di2, power meters and can even be paired with iGPSPORT’s lights.
RIDING IMPRESSIONS
The original BSC200 we reviewed was not only more expensive at $99.99 but it also had a black and white screen so we were impressed when iGPSPORT’s new BSC200S received a color screen while also getting a price cut. It’s a great testament to the competition in the cycling GPS market and improvements in technology. We were happy to see the color screen which not only looks great during the day or night, but also has vivid colors that iGPSPORT’s large iGS800 lacks. Setting up the computer is quick and easy with intuitive menus and fast sensor pairing. Customizing the data layouts is also quick with the iGPSPORT app with a wide range of data fields and display options to choose from. For the price, it’s great to see advanced options like radar and electronic shifting connectivity which used to be only available in more premium models.
While the computer offers navigation, it’s a basic breadcrumb view which just displays an outline of the route. With the lack of a map view or street names, that means it’s very easy to get lose if you are not familiar with the route. The navigation feature should just be used as a hint for which direction to travel, and not something you can really rely on. Additionally, the navigation has the same bugs we’ve found on other iGPSPORT apps such as: treating curves in the road as turns, confusion with overlapping routes and off-route notifications with weak GPS signals. Given the price of the BSC200S and basic nature of the navigation these aren’t that big of a deal. Otherwise, the computer worked well for us and provided quick data readouts with a nice auto-start feature that ensures you don’t forget to do a recording. The run times are also long and we close to the claimed 25 hour runtime with default brightness settings and a simple USB-C interface for charging.
THE VERDICT
Overall, we found the iGPSPORT BSC200S to be a competitively priced and intuitive GPS computer to use. iGPSPORT has been able to not only reduce the price compared to the original, but they’ve also upgraded it with a color screen and clever home page animation. While the 2.4″ screen is on the small side, the display is bright and has great contrast during the day or night. The six physical buttons make it easy to navigate between the screens and quickly view data. We particularly liked the one button operations for starting a recording and the radial graph display options. The only negative with the BSC200S is that the breadcrumb map view isn’t something you can rely on for navigation and should only be used as a directional reference. That said, the iGPSPORT BSC200S offers an intuitive interface with premium features not typically found at this price point.
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