The Wheel of Time books stand out for their vast worlds, unique magic system, and, of course, Robert Jordan's (and Brandon Sanderson's) brilliant storytelling.
It's no news that book snobbery exists along the fiction vs nonfiction lines. One party is assumed dreamy and unrealistic, while the other is seen as hypocritical.
There is a world of difference between the mechanics of copyreading and audiobook listening, so the deciding factor regarding a better experience is really dependent on a reader's preference and goal.