I use the Biondo 85 and it has been plenty for me. If I was going to buy an new one and didn't need the timers and such I would buy the Biondo 200.

To be fair, I have never used the K&R so I can't report on it. I have also had the Dedenbear and it was a nice unit with the same items you mentioned lacking. That's why I went to the Biondo.