Strength

Very strong

Medium Strong

Less strong

Medium-strong

Ease of Working

Difficult to cut

Easier to cut than plywood

Easier to cut than plywood

Easy to cut but heavy to carry around

Water Resistance

Sometimes Waterproof (Marine)

No

No

No

Cost-effectiveness

Most Expensive

Cheaper than Plywood

More cost-effective than MDF

Cheaper than plywood

Eco-Friendly Material

Yes

Somewhat

No

Yes

Capacity to take paint

Can paint on it well with primer

Need an oil-based primer

Not suitable to paint on

Can paint on it well with primer