You have the low ends $300, then the mid range $800-$1100, then the best $1600-$3000. I’ve had 200-300 dollar Nikons, junk. I now have $1200 Zeiss; acceptable. I’ve used $3000 Geovids, the best but way too pricey for me. I also liked the $2300 Leicas. All the sports shops have good displays.
I am, I guess, at the way, way low end, on your scale.
Probably a few dollars above party favor. I was hoping to stay in the 200 dollar range or less!