Flirc USB-IR or Pulse-Eight HDMI-CEC

I am getting a new Zotac CI527 (Kaby Lake i3, with no built-in CIR receiver, as they call it).

Which of these 2 devices are most recommended?

Does it come down to a preference of remote control type / brand? I currently have a Logitech Harmony which works well with Flirc, and the Pulse-Eight will enable me to use the Samsung provided TV remote.

Any performance characteristics differences? Any other considerations?

Thanks