Help me decide – which of these hardware synths should I get? – Hardware (Instruments and Effects) Forum

I will get one of these and am stuck on the fence. I’m not in need of getting a synth with keyboard though it’s fine on the Microfreak. This will be my first hardware synth and I’m looking for less conventional sounds and hoping to find a playground synth that will offer a ton of sonic variability. I’ve narrowed it down to these and would love to get feedback on which might fit the bill. Kinda setting my sights on spending $500 or less.

Seems like the Minibrute 2s offers the most value overall? Or should I add another to the list?