I personally own several auto hoods and my favorite is the Speedglas 9000x the replacement is 9002x has the same features with push buttons instead of dials. I also own a Miller XLix it has the same features and is a nice unit it doesn't require brand specific shield lenses so the replacements are cheaper. Miller has a new hood called the Big window Elite it has the same features and 4 sensors instead of 2. I also own a Jackson and it in no way compares to the other 2. A friend has a Satalite that he put on the shelf in favor of the new Big window Elite from Miller, so if I were to buy another that would get a first look.

These are always hard questions and I hope you find the perfect one for your needs, good luck

pjseaman