Are MDF or veneer dining tables worth buying over solid wood?

Verified-purchase reviewers and community threads consistently note that MDF/veneer tables (VASAGLE, some Weselon and iPormis tops) look good and cost far less, but solid-wood buyers report better long-term durability. Solid acacia, rubberwood, and pine options like the Devoko and Mobili Fiver draw more longevity praise, though even solid pine tables are flagged by some buyers for denting and scratching.