Are motorized TV mounts worth the extra cost over manual pull-down mounts?

Across the reviewers we read, the answer depends on the install location. For a TV above a fireplace that gets pulled down frequently, a motorized mount delivers obvious convenience and a cleaner look — multiple r/hometheater and r/TVTooHigh threads endorse the concept. For a TV that rarely moves, verified-purchase reviewers and specialist communities frequently note that a much cheaper manual pull-down (or even a tilt mount) does the job. Motorized mounts also add failure points: motors, controllers and remotes that manual mounts simply don't have.