Are Wahl Magic Clips worth the extra money over budget clippers?

Across the reviewers we read, working barbers on r/Barber and r/SelfBarber consistently recommend the Wahl 5 Star Magic Clip Cordless for fades and tapers thanks to its stagger-tooth blade and lightweight body. HairClippersClub and Brio4Life back this up. Budget clippers like Fadeking and VGRPRO get praise for home use, but reviewers note the Magic Clip's blade quality and motor are noticeably better if you're cutting regularly or attempting precise fades.