How important is touchscreen on a cycling computer?

Reviewers are split. Touchscreens make map zoom, panning, and setup far easier — a common complaint about button-only units. But several cycling subreddit threads warn that touchscreens are less reliable in rain and with gloves, and prefer button-driven units like the Wahoo Bolt or Edge 540 for that reason. Hybrid units (Edge 840/850) try to offer both.