using a hose to air lock I really don't see an advantage other than you need room so you can't have the air lock on top - I don't use them any more just a blow off tube. I would give it bit more time, this is a big beer.
If I was looking - I think I would consider this - also if cost comes in to play look at Ink Bird. Just my $.02
https://www.blichmannengineering.com/brewcommander.html
https://www.ink-bird.com/products-PID-controller-ipb16s.html
it is a kegerator currently with a Ink Bird - I will be buying a small Fridge for Fermenting. I am moving up to Kegging so the kegerator will be storing kegs and usage as well !
Blow out tube in lieu of Air Lock - had a major clean up with a Stout beer - use the blow out tube into distilled water on every brew now - much easier
for the cost of shipping & cost of the unit you might be better buying a Brewzilla or Anvil's Foundry - not much cost savings when adding $93 to ship -