The bandit is heavier than the ones you’ve listed but rides like a bigger bike whilst still going uphill well, it appears to be built strong and, for me anyway, the bits that add the weight (ISCG mounts, dropper post guides, tapered headtube) are worth it. Put the saddle up and it’ll munch the miles but drop it and its very playful. Depends whether you want it to work better down south or for your trips to the peaks & trail centres.