Are zippered passport wallets worth the bulk over a simple cover?

Reviewers split on this. Specialist subreddits note that zippered organizers protect contents from rain and keep cards from sliding out, but some r/ManyBaggers commenters complain the bulk makes them annoying to pull out repeatedly at security and check-in. Frequent solo travelers tend to prefer minimal covers; families and multi-leg itineraries tend to prefer zippered organizers.