Yes, I use a AquaClear Mini on my 10 gallon tank and it has run for about 3 years. I like it. I also had another AquaClear before used on 55 gallon tank but is about 10 years ago. I have just never used other brand, so I don't know how good they are compared to AquaClear.
BTW, I use 'Snow Cover Fluff" in the filter to save money. This is 100% Polyester, non-allergenic to human (I figured out it is non-allergenic to fish long-times ago, the pet stores sell those expensive floss which is also 100% Polyester, no difference. But now the filter manufactures may not use floss in filter anymore, and they use other expensive things instead). They are very cheap and they are used for decoration as snow on your Chrismas tree. Now it is the season to buy them.
When you change the floss in the filter, you just rip off some bottom messy part (about 30%) which trap most of food debris and fish waste and keep 70% of them for reuse so that you still keep most of good bacteria in the floss. Just add new 30% Floss on it (wash in tap water first before you add it on).
In this way, a bag of pillow size floss cost about $5 (not sure as I haven't bought it for a long time) can be used for a long time. The effect is very good on aquarium.