Spectra S1 or Spectra Synergy Gold Portable?

First time mom expecting mid July trying to decide on which pump to order from babylist through insurance. We’re in a two story townhouse so I think the ease of mobility/being rechargeable is important. I’m trying to decide between the spectra S1 or spectra Synergy Gold Portable. The S1 is free with my insurance and the Synergy is $34.95. Free is awesome, but I don’t mind paying the small copay if the Synergy Gold features are worth it, this is where I need all of your experiences and opinions! The description says the Synergy Gold is supposedly quieter, half the weight of the S1, and most notably, can adjust the suction on each breast individually. Are these features really worth it/would be helpful? The only feature the Synergy Gold Portable doesn’t have and S1 does is adjustable cycles, will that matter? I added a comparison chart I found from Spectra if that’s any help 😂. Thank you in advance for the help and advice!

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