I have the Wirecutter recommended tiertime mini 2. It was my first 3d printer, and it works ok. I've enjoyed it and learned a lot. But it's serious drawback

I have the Wirecutter recommended tiertime mini 2. It was my first 3d printer, and it works ok. I've enjoyed it and learned a lot. But it's serious drawback is you have to use their software, which doesn't have many settings. Want to use a non tiertime filament? Good luck. Also, print area is small. My next printer will be a prusa. Haven't decided if I'll buy it assembled or do it myself. There's a 10 hour YouTube video of the assembly...it's a lot.