Matte, gloss, and the light between
A finish changes how a form can be read.
A glossy surface returns distinct reflections that can describe its curve and surroundings. A matte surface scatters more of the light, often making the local colour easier to see. Those broad descriptions cover many different finishes, so it helps to compare objects in the same light.
Move your position rather than the object at first. Watch a highlight travel across a curve, or notice where a flat surface stops looking flat. Fingerprints and wear can change the finish over time. A sample seen under one shop light may behave differently beside a window.
Neither finish is automatically more practical. Cleaning, glare, touch, and the material underneath all matter. Keep the visible effect and the maintenance question separate until both have been observed in the setting where the object will be used.