my choice is to maximizes filtering efficiency of any particulates even at the expense of filter life and restriction. So, I choose the factory OEM filter for my diesel since valid testing show it offers the maximum filtering, and still beats some others in life and restriction.
by towing a 35ft almost 10,000 lb trailer by default I've already made the decision that fuel economy is NOT important!:)
To each his own. Pick what you want to trade off, find what meets that requirement.