You don't select your media based on the printing process. You select your media based on the operational requirements of your finished product.

For some purposes, wood is better than metal; for others, metal is better than wood.

For some purposes, PLA meets the requirements; others require ABS; others, ninjaflex; others, PEEK.

Unless you're just printing out non-functional items to stick on shelves; then you can use whatever smells best.