To a point. But $56 for the 1-4 linked above is not one of them imho. $150 to $200 ish for a play scope is probably going to net you a better longer lasting product.I've learned over time to buy optics commensurate with their intended use, suitable for the maximum range you will shoot that firearm and in-line with the shooters abilities.
A $500-$1000+ optic on a range toy where 95%+ of your shooting will be at static targets within no more than 100yrds, and only rarely at 300yrds for gits and shiggles, won't make you a better shooter.
If an optic is suitable to the task, it also never hurts to save money and make buying better for the firearms that actually "matter" a more reasonable expenditure.
After all. It's not necessary to see the real life color and skin texture of a target to put a seed up their nose.
*Before I get railed. Obviously I'm talking about the vast majority of hobbyists and occasional hunters. Not competition enthusiasts trying to eek out a hairline bit of accuracy over their opponents.
For precision and long range it goes way up from there.
For a red dot, I've seen some decent ones for just under $100.
For a really good red dot I'd look to spending $200 on up.
I've gone cheap and it was a waste of time and $$. Again, just my experience and my humble opinion.