They are also not quite as stable at the rounded tails, but if you have good balance, you won't notice the difference. Crescent Moon has taken the difference even further by introducing the first teardropped-shaped snowshoes. They are skinnier and longer than most. This gives you a great deal of maneuverability while still giving maximum flotation. That depends on what you plan to do with your snowshoes.
Many people have more than one pair, for different kinds of conditions.
But you will want to make the choice.