I've redone my house with Xiaomi Aqara [1] switches. There are options for neutral / no neutral. I've had absolutely no problems with them. I did have to install a couple of deeper back boxes on a few switches. It's not as bad as you think, just a bit messy to deal with the brick dust.

Haven't had a single issue with them being unreliable over the past year or so I've had them.

1: https://xiaomi-mi.com/sockets-and-sensors/aqara-smart-light-...