Anodising vs Powder Coating: Which Finish Wins?
Anodising is more durable, powder coating is cheaper. That’s the answer you’ll get from most quick searches, and it’s not wrong exactly, but it skips the part that actually matters to anyone specifying a finish for a real project. The two processes work on completely different principles, which is why one can outperform the other depending on the part, the environment and the tolerance for touch ups down the line.