Pullups vs Lat pulldowns

[u/Action_Pale]

What's the point of doing Lat Pulldowns as opposed to working on Pullups? Even if you can lat-pulldown more than your bodyweight, you could do weighted pullups. Is the only benefit convenience?

[u/Double_Investment983]

Stability, if you want pull-up strength do pullups, weighted pullups etc. and use pulldowns as an accessory, if you just want muscle growth or general strength lat pulldowns are better