As stated already, yes, there's a big difference. You don't necessarily gotta spend $150 bucks, but generic, no-name pedals won't hold up long, and just aren't worth the hassle or the "savings".
I can also vouch for the Race Face Chester's , or even the slightly cheaper version without the little pins (I forget what they're called).
I found the pins were chewing up my tennis shoes, so I'd screw them down into the pedal, and haven't missed them, and have since ordered a set without the pins.
Anyway, my Chester's have been running for a few years, bounced aroun between several bikes, and are still smooth and solid. It's been a little while, but I paid a little under $40 each, IIRC.
Last edited by Brocephus; 03-31-24 at 03:12 PM.