New Trial Audio Editors. Good?

Many use Audacity, it is very good and it is free. Last month CNET added some new try-or-buy newcomers you might want to look over. Maybe you will find one you like better. I am not sure. Why change?

Here are the new ITEMS. All are highly rated.

WavePad Sound Editor
RECORD and edit mp3, music, and other sound files, add effects, noise reduction, VST.
Added on September 30, 2011
Version 5.02

MixPad Audio Mixer
Record and MIX audio clips.
Added on September 21, 2011
Version 3.00

RecordPad Sound Recorder
Record sounds in WAV, AIFF or MP3 format.
Added on September 21, 2011

Audio Record Wizard
Record sound, music, or any other audio from your computer into MP3/OGG files.
Added on September 10, 2011
Version 5.4

Here is the link for more info and the downloads
http://download.cnet.com/windows/audio-production-and-recording-software/?tag=rb_content;main

Of course, there are really hundreds of sound editors out there. CNET has a big collection of the free ones. On the same link look on the left sidebar for lots more.

Here is my problem. I really don't know if is WORTH while to try any of this stuff. There are some little things I don't like about Audacity. But it is so time-consuming to try the new stuff. Let me know if you have had any experience with these or other free or low-cost Audio Editors.
Any comments relative to the THREAD are appreciated.