Make the choice from the job
Ask which surfaces need support, where marks are acceptable, and whether a different orientation shortens the support path before increasing density or contact size.
What people often miss
Printer condition, material formulation, model geometry, orientation, and post-processing can change the outcome. Treat a comparison or troubleshooting step as a decision framework, then validate it on a representative print.
Use the workbench for the numbers
These tools help turn the decision into a material, cost, dimension, or time check without pretending that one generic setting fits every machine.