Oscillating vs. impact sprinkler — which should I buy?

Across r/lawncare discussions, the consensus is that oscillating sprinklers cover wide rectangular areas with gentle, even coverage but deliver weaker saturation per pass, while impact (pulsating) sprinklers on tripods reach farther, handle odd-shaped lots, and resist clogging on dirty water sources. Choose oscillating for flat, rectangular lawns and impact for large or irregular areas where reach matters more than even distribution.