I got relabeled Strongway, Torin 6 ton (no idea where you're getting 5 ton from?) from Northern Tool. All the stars aligned and the price was very low, but they have been solid. I also have a few 3 ton scattered around that have been fine for decades, all the same basic pawl and ratcheting design.
There seems to be some strange trend now to avoid traditional jack stands when that is not at all needed. You merely need to avoid DEFECTIVE jack stands, and no matter what the design is, to inspect them to rule out defects. If you want redundant support, that's a good idea too.
Remember, there is no magic placebo where if you just buy some xyz product, that you're safe. You need to inspect your jack stands no matter who made or sold them.