I own a premium, played the pro quite a bit. While there isnt a ton to do on the upper pf, and i was hesitant that the upper pf would get hazy, i absolutely love it. To me they feel like totally different games, and i personally like the pre better. Last chance multi, catapult multi, super jackpot shot up top during a multi, it just works for me. I actually think the pro seems like the harder more brutal version, but i love my pre and itll be with me when i die! (I say now)

Black Knight should have an upper, travesty they even made a version without it. The Pro is dead to me

Yeah I haven't played it with newer code so the upper felt pretty 1 note then.
But I'd go pro anyway... I think it would be pretty hard to make up enough rules to make it worth the extra monies. For me it's diff'rent enough from the other BKs not to really need it.

The premium upper catapult lock is pretty cool, if I had the cash that would be the one to get.

Having played both quite a bit, I much prefer the Premium. The ball lock on the upper PF adds a lot to the game. The new code has really made the Premium stand out.

If you like a more faster quicker BK get the pro. If you want more of a luxury BK with some more stop and go but cool upper PF get the premium.

I'm a huge fan of the premium. I played both and really enjoyed both, but went with the premium. Such a good game! If price isn't an option, go premium but if you end up with the pro, you will be happy as well. Save some money for the new JP cause you will want that game too. I'm going premium on that as well! The sickness is real. There is no medicine to fix it and it keeps getting worse.

Based on the upgrade ratio, I’d say premium. 4 BKSoR pro owners upgraded or mentioned plans to upgrade to premium, with zero known cases of prem/LE’s going pro. 4:0

If you are worried about resale buy yours used or get a show machine.

Resale never factors into a nib purchase but does when I’m buying an older used machine.

I posted the same question about 60 days ago here, if you're interested in more respones: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/bksor-pro-or-premium-le

I still stand by Pro. Having played more of the game, the catapult/upper playfield detracts from the gameplay for me.

I adore my pro. I have only played a handful of games on a premium, but honestly the upper did nothing for me. I had a hard time hitting the catapult, so that was frustrating (play better!...that's on me), and there was nothing else satisfying to do up there. I found myself getting distracted by / obsessed with getting catapult multi going and not paying enough attention to the modes and the rest of the game.

Also, the ramp to backhand shield lock shot on the pro is now one of my all time favorite shot/combos. You can do that after draining from the upper on the prem, but it's not the same as from a buttery smooth ramp. Sooooo good.

I definitely admit I need more time on the premium, and I reserve the right to change my mind, but the pro has quickly become one of my favorite machines ever. Such an intense battle...pure adrenaline. I love everything about it.

I have only tested the Pro version but I think that the upper playfield is part of Black Knight identity.
Furthermore, catapult multiball seems cool.

Awesome...congrats! And the beauty with this hobby is that you are never "stuck". Enjoy that pro, and if someday down the road you feel the need to upgrade, you can do that fairly easily. I am in the middle of doing that with Deadpool right now. Love the pro, but found myself envious of the premium. Sold my pro to a friend, and am working on the funds to upgrade. Some games I end up completely content with the pro, some games not.

Bk is an awesome game. I liked munsters too. Bought both nib. You take a loss for sure, some more than others (munsters). If you look at pinside, they dont like pinball. They trash every new game to the point that you wonder if there is such a thing as a good pinball machine. I took a bath on munsters, a lot had to do with how bad pinside said the game was, i may take a bath on bk3 if i ever sell, but im having so much fun with it i dont care.

I’m pro-Pro. You’ll see a lot of whining about how there isn’t enough to do, but every time I play it on location I leave with a big smile. It’s a good pin.