I've been through a fair amount of equipment over the years (Dutch oven, Baking Steel, Fourneau Oven, etc.) & for bread, I think this is the best one. It's a really smart design. Super expensive, but if you want to bake bread often, it makes it really really easy.
I typically either go the no-knead route or else use my Kitchenaid mixer. I don't do much hand-kneading due to my carpal. Total active time is typically just a few minutes a day. It's like brushing your teeth...setup the dough & then bake it a few hours later or the next day. Surprisingly easy! It's more about learning the process & mastering the checklist for what kind of results you personally want.
Right now I plan on baking bread every day for a year & really getting to know all of the different methods, flavors, textures, etc. After you get the initial equipment, it's a surprisingly cheap hobby. 20 pounds of flour is like $7 at Sam's Club. You can make sourdough starter with that for free. You can do mix-ins like walnuts & dried cranberry, Sriracha, shredded cheese, garlic, olives, etc. You can use it for bread, toast, French toast, croutons, stuffing, sandwiches, paninis, etc. Makes your house smell great, tastes good, great as a gift to people!