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The biggest problem is for new users. Once the dust has settled and Wayland is the default for everything (and there's plenty of searchable threads for how to fix X problem) then it will be great. But currently if you're a noob and you install a distro you don't know what either is. If you have this problem do you fix it with X or Y? Choice is great for enthusiasts, but just another hurdle for new users.
We'll get there. Honestly I think in the long run Wayland will be easier to troubleshoot and maintain. But then that may just be memories of troubleshooting XFree86 back in the 90s. I still have flashbacks.
Most new users won't even know that there is a choice until they're presented with it, and most will just stick with the default option anyway. (which most distros have/are switching to wayland)