Recommendations for at-home fitness equipment? I'm tired of being harassed on the way to/from the gym.

The gym nearest me is in a not great area and the number of times I've been catcalled just walking to/from my car is higher than I'd like it to be. I've started going less and less which I don't like. I'm willing to pay a bit more for a piece of cardio equipment to work out at home if it means I have a bit more peace.

I love ellipticals but know I probably can't get something gym quality for under 1000. Those of you with home setups, do you have anything you absolutely love and can't get enough of? I'm hoping for something that's good quality and quiet that I can use for several years.

I've been looking at everything from schwinn ellipticals like this one: https://www.schwinnfitness.com/product/430-elliptical/100516.html?cgidmaster=schwinn-elliptical-trainer-compare

to cheaper ones like https://www.walmart.com/ip/MERACH-Home-Elliptical-Trainer-Whisper-Quiet-Magnetic-Resistance-16-Customizable-Intensity-Levels-Sync-with-MERACH-Fitness-App/14131562424

I'm worried the cheaper ones won't last even a year.

I've also just considered a walking pad like this one: https://egofitwalker.com/products/m1-under-desk-treadmill

If you have any experience with these companies or these machines, how are they holding up? And if you use other brands do you all have any good recommendations? These purchases are a good chunk of money and I don't want to get it wrong because I definitely won't be able to return it given the weight of these things. Any and all advice is appreciated, thanks :)