pneumatic switch vs. valves and switch box

[72GREENC10]

if i used a pneumatic switch panel over a switch box with electronic valves, what are the down sides to it, i am wanting to save money, and the pneumatic switch panel seems the right way to go. i heard that rising and lowering wil take longer because it uses 1/4 tubing, does anyone know if this is a good product

[Thorbecke Bros.]

It works great as long as you don't mind a slower lift time. Manual valves are pretty much trouble free.