HOTAS Advice

Hey commanders! I have recently decided to try a hotas with elite. I have never used one before so I have been watching videos and doing research. The one I am most drawn to is the thrustmaster t16000 fcs. I have seen some say it is amazing and some say it is trash. Just curious what advice an experienced hotas user could offer a beginner like me. Looking to stay around the 200 dollar range and I like the idea of the push throttle with the left hand. Any advice appreciated!