Both Matsuba crab and snow crab have their own characteristics. Which one is better depends on your personal taste and preference. The following are some of their characteristics and differences:

1. Species: Pine leaf crab, also known as North Pacific snow crab, belongs to deep-sea crabs; snow crab is a type of king crab, distributed in the Arctic sea, Pacific and Atlantic waters.

2. Appearance: Matsuba crab has fewer shells, long crab legs and full meat; snow crab has dense crab legs and meat spines, and the meat on the crab legs is very rich.

3. Taste: Matsuba crab’s meat is smooth and tender and delicious; snow crab’s meat is sweet and delicate.

4. Fishing season: The fishing season for pine leaf crab is usually from November to March every year, and the lifting date is determined based on the amount of fish in that year; the fishing season for snow crab is usually from September every year. November to November.

In short, Matsuba crab and snow crab each have their own unique characteristics and advantages, and you can choose according to your own taste and preference.