Stereo vs compound microscope for focus stacking—resolution vs depth tradeoff?

I’ve been taking darkfield images with a compound microscope, using overhead and raking light, along with dim or no backlighting. Results have been mixed, but I’ve managed to produce some strong images using stacking and stitching software, plus post-processing in Pixlr E.

I’ve been using ChatGPT to help navigate the Pixlr interface and to get suggestions on contrast, sharpness, color curves, and so on. Lately, though, it’s been nudging me toward switching to a stereoscope.

I’m concerned about the lower resolution of a stereo microscope, however easier it would be to use. Has anyone here had to weigh these factors? I'm not asking for purchase advice, merely inquiring about scope type trade-offs.