I have the Makita 2012NB. It is more expensive than some others, but when I bought it a few years ago, it seemed to be the best choice. I plan on using it until it gives up the ghost, so I didn’t mind the cost.
It had a bent outfeed leaf from shipping so I had to play with the sheet metal to get it squared up and flush with the rest of the machine.
It has planed boards just fine. It is my first planer, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I’ve been happy with it.