In the end, starter lathes are not overly powerful and are largely interchangeable and brand isn't essential. WEN lists their lathe as amps rather than HP so I do not really know how those correlate exactly. I do know that there are a variety of models for WEN and the amp/HP varies with some of those models. It comes down to what you are willing to spend and what you want starting out, more HP costs more money.
At the same time, what do you plan on doing with this lathe? If it is pens, bottle stoppers or similar small projects 1HP isn't required. It definitely helps and would be beneficial overall if you can afford the more expensive lathe with the higher HP.
For the Commander itself, that lathe is average to be fully honest. I used this model at a turners conference when I was doing a demonstration. Even though it is listed as 1HP the lathe can bog down fairly easily, moreso than my 1HP midi Rikon (70-220vsr) or other midi lathes I have worked with. The light attachment is bulky and awkward and wasn't a great help, you would be better served getting small, adjustable LED lights off amazon to use. It would be better without that light attached. Overall it is a solid starter lathe if you don't want to spend more than the $400-500.
If you want a quality midi lathe and can spend more, consider the NOVA Comet 14dr, Rikon 70-150vsr, Jet 1221cs or Laguna REVO 1524. Of these the NOVA is the cheapest by far and still has the 1HP but is from a company known for making quality lathes. Honestly, the 4 brands listed here are largely interchangeable for the midi category and it comes down to brand preference. They will all do what you want and it comes down to what your willing to spend. You can outgrow a midi lathe quite easily and faster than you realize.
