Completely agree that episode 7, and episode 4 are jumping points and the true legacy will be decided in 8 and 9. But here’s hybrid RoTS fan edit vs TFA comparison:
Story/ideas: RoTS>TFA
Characters: RoTS=TFA
Action: RoTS=TFA
Humor: RoTS<TFA
First Act: RoTS<TFA
Second Act: RoTS>TFA
Third Act: RoTS>TFA
Emotional Impact: RoTS>TFA
Immolation Scene>Hans Death Scene