Reverse Flow vs. Standard Flow

I want up my game and start using a stick smoker. I have been told that reverse flow smokers are easier to maintain temperature on compared to a standard flow. How true is this? What’s the smoke quality on a reverse flow compared to a standard flow?

I have been using a pellet grill the last few years and it’s worked great. But this past weekend I went to a bbq class and had excellent bbq from a stick smoker the instructor made. The pork butt he made compared to one I made the Sunday before had so much more smoke flavor.

I just ask because I don’t mind spending a few thousand to get a good smoker. I will eventually power through and learn to use whatever I buy. But If the reverse has a smaller learning curve, it may be a little smaller step.

Thoughts?