Well, there is probably a couple of answers to this.
Lockdown lunacy cannot be discounted.
But there is a little band of Plethorites on FB who use both together. They midi them up and use the Helix to switch Plethora boards.
I have become intrigued with their shenanigans, and wanted to have a go.
Like you it was a debate as to which one I went for, but then I thought sell a bass, and I can have both.