This has been my experience also. I have a Hybrid and gone so far as to change the flat bars to a mustache style, wider tires, and crankset. this all helped but the right fit on a drop-bar gravel bike has changed me. Both are great bikes but the gravel bike gets the call 90% of the time. As you said, your mileage may vary but this has been good for me. Glad for you that you have found a comfortable ride to enjoy.
Be safe, Frank.