A couple of points.
As far as the Jones on the bottom looking "busy" the lat option in the back does not come with the commercial version; which is what you would be putting in the gym.
The Max Rack will feel most similar to a free-weight movement.
The Jones also has a full range of motion but you are pulling around the racking mechanism with you. This is a plus in that you can lock it in just like a smith, but a drawback in that it also "pulls" you in the direction of the locking mechanism. It can also be locked into place and used as a true smith machine.
Quality wise they are both very well made. Its really a win-win with either one.
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