No idea if such problems can only occur in solid construction with prefabricated filigree ceilings...
With us, all boxes were perfectly installed in the filigree ceiling according to the drawing. And there are over 50 of them. The ceiling parts themselves are also manufactured quite precisely, so I don’t understand why there was sloppy work with the boxes on your side. That is not normal. In total, we installed almost 90 spots, and in addition we also have lamp outlets. We are very, very satisfied with it. I see no disadvantages. If it no longer looks good, the box is closed and wallpapered over.
Furthermore, later the spot housings can also be used as regular lamp outlets. With us, one "box" cost 40 euros – that is the Kaiser Halo-X housing, fully wired and cast. For light sources, I can recommend the dimmable LEDON products. Lamps according to taste.
Installing spots in a gypsum ceiling is comparatively more difficult – it’s dusty, the cable needs to be found again, the vapor barrier (where present) must be protected, and the max installation depth is smaller.