Not being in the same expert class as most of your respondents I have only just skimmed this. FWIW, for purely recreational/can't-afford-other-transport riders I reckon most important quality is ease of getting on/off, in the dark, in the wet, in the cold...
I gave up on most "p.... resistant" tyres ages ago - nearly all are difficult to fit. As ALL tyres will go pop sooner or later, I simply choose those that, when they do, I can easily change the tube!