The key difference lies in the purpose of conducting research. In academia researchers start with a question and try to answer it. Even if they can’t answer their original question, meaningful and repeatable data make the research valuable. Whereas in industry the scientists are take to come up with solutions or innovative alternatives that address a market gap.
For that reason research in industry is what allows many products to reach the market relatively quickly. In contrast, it may take many years, decades even, before research conducted in academia to reach fruition.
I would rather conduct research in industry because I am very goal oriented. I would feel more content being able put products on the market (see it come to life).