The ESP8266 is no longer recommended for WLED due to its lack of resources
If you need the upgraded performance, you can pay a bit more and get the ESP32 equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Z4YG4H/
Personally, I've found the ESP8266 version adequate in the year I've owned it.
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If you need the upgraded performance, you can pay a bit more and get the ESP32 equivalent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4Z4YG4H/
Personally, I've found the ESP8266 version adequate in the year I've owned it.