Every dinner plate material has its own strengths and weaknesses. Which is best all depends on the dining occasion, as well as your personal preferences.
Stoneware plates are among the most common you’ll come across, and they’re also some of the most durable. These plates have been fired at extremely high temperatures, so they’re chip- and crack-resistant. Be warned, though: as plates go, stoneware dishes are pretty heavy. Ceramic dishes are lightweight, and often less expensive, but they’re less durable. Porcelain plates are long-lasting, and less likely to get scratched, but they may be prone to cracks. Your color options are more limited, too.