Whoever has been talking to you about Saitek pedals isnt right in the head. Nothing beats CH pedals throttles or sticks. Nothing.
Sorry but I have to disagree. I've used 'em both and find the Saitek peds a cut above for the following:
1. Footrests can be adjusted to shoe size.
2. Tension can be adjusted.
3. The footrests seem a bit further apart..maybe only by inches but my legs always felt scrunched together with the CH peds
4. They came with Velcro strips to lock em down on carpet.
I'll take CH sticks and throttle gear over Saitek any day of the week but in this case.