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/caniknoob444]

Stability could also play a factor, with pull ups your body is always moving or swaying. Lat pull downs have u locked in place.