Difference between list filter vs comprehension condition

Question

nums=[4,1,6,8,3,34,357]
print(list(filter(lambda x: x%2==0, nums)))
print([x for x in nums if x%2==0] )

https://code.sololearn.com/czu16A9WRqrA/?ref=app

The result of the 2 print lines seems to be the same. Are there differences between the 2 methods? Is one way more memory efficient or are they exactly the same?

Answer 1

There ist always more than one way. In this case I would choose the second one, because of is more pythonic.

You can test the running time of the Algorithmus if speed is important

https://code.sololearn.com/cXSv2ranbv6x/?ref=app

Answer 2

Those are interesting tests, I have learn something new! Thanks for sharing!