Originally Posted by Calsun

For me it was a matter of which Garmin Edge model to buy. The Edge 540 and the Edge 840 and 1040 models all have touch screens so it is much easier to adjust the map and route on a ride than my Wahoo Element devices that require using side buttons. The 540 model sells for $350 and has a battery life in use of up to 42 hours so recharging is not an issue.

The Garmin Edge models are compatible with both Garmin and third party accessories like cadence meters and heart rate monitors.