... if there has to be a compromise, then I'd rather prioritise along these lines...
1 the soft top is watertight
2 it's stowed away neatly when not used
3 one person can put it up, reasonably quickly
4 the process to put it up is obvious, so that I can remember how to use the thing, 6 or more months after I last used it.
Yes, it would be lovely to have 2 screen catches to undo, and to flip the lid back, one-handed.
Not having that once-in a blue moon convenience doesn't outweigh all the good bits in the car.
