I would recommend the Elemnt over a Garmin Edge, especially if navigation is the main priority.
I've not used an etrex so can't comment, but they seem to have a reasonable rep.
Other auduxers seem to say the same. Not heard anything negative about Wahoo.
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I would recommend the Elemnt over a Garmin Edge, especially if navigation is the main priority.
I've not used an etrex so can't comment, but they seem to have a reasonable rep.