Tbf, I had problems with exactly one brand repeatedly: eSun Of all the brands the one most people consider a safe bet gave me the most hazzle.

I absolutly used cheap brands as well and had no/less isues than with them.

Currenly heavily using Sunlu/Jayo (same brand) for PLA, extrudr , formfutura and black forest filaments for ASA, extrudr for the remaining technical stuff. Whatever’s cheapest for PETG.