Tom:
I use the paid versions of both Macrium Reflect (MR) and Easeus Todo Backup Home (ETBH). I alternate the programs every Friday to back up my two computers. In my line of volunteer work over at Bleeping Computer, I have seen too many lose so much! You can never have too many backups.
The Windows "Backup and Restore" program is very limited, and what is the most critical deficiency in my view, is that you can't "verify" the image. I didn't know that it was being discontinued.
I find MR to be faster than ETBH, but the GUI interface can be a little intimidating to novices, so for most folks who I help here in rural Cape Breton, who are largely senior citizens, I usually recommend ETBH, which is also cheaper than MR, if purchased. ETBH also has a free version. MR should be just fine for you.
Be sure to make the Win-PE emergency recovery disk, regardless of which program you choose, or even another imaging program. I had a Windows update knock out my main computer back in the spring. Windows Repair couldn't fix it and system restore points would not work, even in the Recovery Environment. I booted from the ETBH Win-PE disk (that was my most recent backup - I keep four or five on hand) and within 25 minutes, I was back in business. The Windows 10 update subsequently installed without issues. So you just never can tell. I always tell people that they are only one click away from potential disaster.
The free version of MR is still Version 6. The current paid version is Version 7, with a mid-cycle release coming in the next month. Apparently there will be an MR 7 Free version available in the future, according to their website.
Have a great weekend, Tom.
Regards,
-Phil