I have both ,the transformer has a built in amp stimulator,stomp box and tuner
You can save four saved setting on the transformer
A new bandit is $800 US made $600 china made
A used bandit $200 to $350 depend on condition
A used transformer is $1600 only US make no china make
A softies is asking 900 for a used transformer
The lead sound and gain is similar
The transformer is not a digital amp
It is a pure analog amp
You are welcome to test the transformer or marshall valvestate 8080 at my house in bedok blk 524,SMS 96927646
I have sold my bandit US made for $250