Only V3 NodeMCU is wider than Mini D1. I’m using both NodeMCU V2 (one with narrow pin base and CP2012) and Wemos Mini D1. Wemos is practical because of it’s compact dimensions and low power consumption, but that’s all it has to offer compered to NodeMCU. On the other hand, NodeMCU is probably the best ESP platform available, looking from a hardware perspective, it’s much better built than basic D1 Mini.