| Wet Aging | Dry Aging | |
| Tenderness | Improved | Improved |
| Flavor | Unchanged | Nutty and beefy |
| Yield | Minimal Loss | Up to 30% loss from moisture and excess trimming |
| Cost | Slightly increased from extended storage time | Greatly increased from extended storage time, equipment purchase and decrease in yield |
| Selling Price | Varies | Always significantly increased |
