As long as the ratios fall on useful gear ratios which you find yourself using regularly, its really all that matters.

a 2x or 3x setup isn't so helpful if you find yourself never needing the granny ring, or always staying in one specific gear ratio/combination... etc.

If you find yourself being more or less in the middle of your cassette most of the time, its probably a good indication that the chainring you are using is well suited to your needs.

Although, keep in mind there is more to it than simple teeth counts which dictate gear inches.

lastly, when navigating through quick changing hills and gradients, being able to easily switch from two different chainring profiles can be easier and more efficient.

To conclude, this is my first time actually using 1x and I like it. There are pros and cons to each setup, but I think I agree that the simplicity of 1x will marginally outweigh the others. However, my choice would probably be with a 2x or 3x which is properly setup as far as chainline is concerned.

Something like a 28/36/46 would work perfectly for my needs with a close ratio 13-28 in the back