Best knitting machine, Expert recommendations to choose

I researched the best knitting machine to get into faster and more consistent knitting especially for projects like scarves, hats, i‑cords and gifts. With so many options out there which features matter most, ease of use, speed, pattern flexibility or build quality?

Two machines I am considering are:

https://www.amazon.com/Express-Knitting-Machine-Circular-Mercantile/dp/B0FM6DQNJN/

Looking for expert recommendations and real user experiences to help decide which one is best for various types of projects and skill levels.

I have one of this and I love it. Only sad thing is I can’t make adults hat