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if splitting hairs then than Hylix doesn't have mudguard mounts at the dropouts, and mouning mid fork is kinda ugly. maybe there are adaptors.
generally I'm on the fence about the whole 'buy from China direct, probably similar factory anyway' thing. yes people don't seem to be dying in scores using their products (because only a small fraction do use them compared to mass market?), but on the other hand buying from established brands supports these small(ish) companies and the innovation they bring to the sport? (don't they have engineers who work on carbon layup for example?)
Anyway, don't want to derail this thread, we can take it somewhere else if that space exists. Happy to have a discussion, as I've said I'm on the fence.
picklejuice-
but on the other hand buying from established brands supports these small(ish) companies and the innovation they bring to the sport? (don't they have engineers who work on carbon layup for example?)
Depends. Specialized will employ engineers to design their carbon stuff which will get made to spec in the far east but a lot of other stuff that "small(ish) companies" are selling is open mould so then you're not getting anything extra over buying direct other than a lighter wallet. (and easier warranty perhaps)
PhilDAS
you could take a gamble on a Hylix
Betting the two you listed are made in similar chinese factories anyway