Organic

The Quietest

The most 'bite'

Soft on rotors

Susceptible to water

Also known as resin pads

Semi-metallic

Good variable braking

Some resistance to water

Some resistance to Heat

Average noise characteristics

The best value all-rounder

Sintered

Resistant to heat

Resistant to water

Long life span

Hard on rotors

Noisy

Dual Compound

Awesome variable braking

Resistant to water & heat

Quiet

Long life span

Just the best pads :)