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If you think of it in terms of wood...

Anodize will still reveal the original grain/texture after coating

Powdercoat will result in a durable smooth layer but will hide any grain/texture in the base material (like a lacquer finish)

My Halibrands are powdercoated so the rough cast centers are very smooth and loose a bit of character. The flip side is that they are very easy to clean because the dirt does not get trapped in the porous surface.