I'm going to pick up an airless sprayer in the next week, and I am deciding between the Graco X17 and Graco 390. Background: I'm not a pro painter, but I will be doing my shop, garage, house, several hundred feet of 6' fence and some other mid size projects in the next couple years.

I know the 390 is a better sprayer, no question about that, but I'm wondering if it is worth the extra $500 over the X17? I can swing either of them, but don't want to needlessly overspend either. I'm leaning towards the 390 now as it seems a little more 'idiot-proof' and I do like that.

Thoughts from folks that have used either or even better both? Thanks!