We have Wilsonart laminate (Formica is a similar brand). Works fine unless someone tries to use it as a cutting board. Not a good idea.
I put quartz (Zodiac) in my former house before I sold it. I loved the color and depth, but I HATED the clinking sound when you set a plate/cup/etc. on it.
We just had to replace some cabinets, so I was at a kitchen store. They had a new "Luxury" composite called Cambria that comes in dozens of colors. If price was no object (and it was amazingly pricey,) there's no question, I would have loved the white with diamond-like sparkles, one of the most glorious things I have ever seen. But it had no place in our simple kitchen. Only works for magazine-cover kitchens, I suppose.
My advice is -- look for quality and value; go with your heart, but respect your budget. You will have to look at that counter every day. Get something you like, but avoid spending so much that you regret it every day.
Good luck.