Going a step further, any reason at all to opt for any brand over any other?
Don't think that anyone is saying that specifications are unimportant. The cheaper the station then, in general, the lower its specification will typically be. But you reach a point, which I would suggest is around that of a Davis VP2, where the intrinsic sensor specifications are essentially as good as any non-specialist user (eg excluding research and other specialist or licensed applications like airfields) is likely to require for all practical purposes, and where other factors like sensor placement and exposure become equally important to measuring accurate weather data.
But sure there are many other criteria that might apply, most obviously cost. But also country of origin, quality of manufacturer/dealer support, compatibility with existing standards or eg interface types or software, build materials, routine availability of calibration certificates, need for annual maintenance contracts, range of optional sensors including compatibility with 3rd party sensors, popularity (widely sold makes will tend to have extensive online support from forums such as here) etc etc, to name just a few off the top of my head.
And of course personal preference is a prime factor too. If your gut really tells you that you will always feel happier to have chosen a wired option then go for it. Just be aware that there are genuine and valid arguments on both sides of the wired vs wireless debate, so it will really be a subjective rather than objective decision. Your money, your choice! There really isn't a right or a wrong to this. All that commenters here can do is to lay out the arguments to consider, ie the pros and cons to each option. You can obviously weigh what's been said here as you please and then make the final choice.
