Cost effective, very user friendly, no seams, can have intergrated sink, buffable/sandable anytime to look like new, can be repaired easily, looks decently close to quartz without the shine.
Does scratch, can have residue marks on it if not buffed, shiny ring if hot pan is set on it.
Natural stone with swirl/random look, hard surface, can set pans on it, doesn’t scratch, has come down in price through the years, increases home value over other types.
Has to be sealed, cold, seams, dishes break on it, shine can wear in high use areas, can be expensive.
Doesn’t have to be sealed, still made of stone, scratch resistant, nice look, can set hot pans on it.
Very expensive, cold, seams, can’t be repaired easily.
Can be cost effective, fairly hard surface, newer granite look options, easy installation.
Can’t be repaired once scratched, seams, not recommended to put hot things on it.