I hate gyres. However, not like other people do. Most complain of them being loud and short lived, but mine is quiet and has been running fine for about 4 years (maybe less) without any cleaning. I have an xf350 or xf370 or something like that... the largest one at the time. I hate the static, linear flow. If I used them on my acropora tank, the fast growing ones (A. Carduus... dragons) would grow leaning with the current.
IMO, Tunze makes the best flow pumps. You can aim them, the are strong and last for a long time. I have some Tunze pumps that are more than a decade old. If performance is your main goal, then Tunze will win most battles.