Return experience at EWR
Pretty straight forward, no one else is around, only CX flight. As long as you are at the front of the plane getting through customs is a breeze. Then pick up your luggage, walk out. Much much better experience than JFK that if you are unlucky and get stuck behind a BA plane, expect a good 30-40 minutes at customs if you don't have Global Entry or something similar.
If you live in Manhattan this is golden, go out, get on I-78, Lincoln Tunnel, you're there, 10-15 minutes drive tops.
I heard EWR is getting major load and CX is so impressed by it it is considering adding another flight. All I have to say is: I TOLD YOU SO