Chessnut Air vs GoChess Lite vs DGT Pegasus – Which to buy in Europe?

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I'm torn between the Chessnut Air, the GoChess Lite, and the DGT Pegasus.

I've found significantly more reviews for the Chessnut Air than the other two.
The GoChess Lite has almost no online reviews, which seems odd.
The DGT Pegasus is at a similar price point and aesthetically it's very attractive, but unfortunately the reviews aren't very positive. It seems to fail at recognizing moves and occasionally freezes.

The Chessnut Air has full piece recognition, while both the GoChess Lite and DGT Pegasus rely on tracking where pieces are positioned and which piece was lifted.
- For those who own either the GoChess or Pegasus, is this a limitation? Does the less advanced piece recognition restrict functionality in practice?

The GoChess's LED system is probably its greatest appeal, along with its well-crafted design, though I find the pieces a bit too futuristic. On the other hand, I'm not a fan of the Chessnut's overly traditional style and its yellowish tone.
Aesthetically the DGT Pegasus looks elegant and well balanced (for a plastic set).

All three boards are similarly priced on their official websites, but the Particula-Tech site (GoChess) notes: "For NON-US customers: Import VAT, charged by destination authorities, is not included in the price." This could significantly increase the final cost for us in Europe and it's risky to buy a product not knowning the exact final price.

The boards are available on Amazon, but at much higher prices.
- For those of you in Europe like me, where did you buy yours? Which one did you pick and why? Does anyone have experience with the DGT Pegasus despite the mixed reviews?