As a long term Evernote Legacy user; I can work with "note centric"
Sometimes, I need to store a single file, for example a PDF; I can store it as a note attachment file
Sometimes I need a document or a spreadsheet; I use an external editor, and again store it as a note attachment file
My point is that I use an external editor when I need features beyond simple note editing
I agree with @Dave-in-Decatur's comment, "What is minimal for some is superfluous to others."