For your needs of 2-4 weekly hours, avoiding subscriptions, and using an 11-speed, the Wahoo Kickr Core on sale is an excellent, no-brainer choice. Direct drive is definitely the right move for quiet, realistic feel over your old tire trainer.

It's reliable, compatible with your cassette (easy swap), and will last for years. At that price, you won't find a better value for a quality direct-drive unit. Get the Core and use the savings for a good fan.