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Balfes have the Pana GKS in 28 for £20
FYI
https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/components/tyres-tubes/panaracer-gravelking-tlc-700c-tyre-in-black__18663?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=PA700GRAVK28FBC&gclid=CjwKCAiA7IGcBhA8EiwAFfUDsQ4O72vVkc70lVA1rCUm0BgD3ocHEahSi3SiSSWRdiDd4-NzUW2UeBoCFjAQAvD_BwE
If one bonus we’re talking about is comfort, shouldn’t we also be looking at the TPI count of a tyre
And watch out for the tyres specced with 200+ TPI. Most bike tyre construction has a max single ply of 120TPI because above this the casing is too prone to damage, but manufacturers quote the TPI differently.
Conti spec their tyres as e.g. 3/330 (GP5000), i.e 3 plies at 110TPI each. Vittoria use 320TPI (Corsa) and Maxxis 120TPI (High Road).
The assumption is that they mostly use a 3-ply carcase, but, in 25-622 size, the Conti GP5000S TR is specced 2/220 and at 250g is heavier than the 3/330 GP5000 (225g).
Then you've got the various protection systems, internal rim width (and external width for aero), tubeless v tubed, etc and how that all affects speed and comfort
Find a tyre that you like that suits your pocket and ride!