I would go with strips for DIY. More even coverage and can place them closer to canopy. Cheaper to replace one strip if it fails than a whole QB.
The best way to use QB’s is to get more boards for a higher diode count and run them softer so they run more efficient and can be spaced better. Basically you are trying to replicate a bar style fixture.
It makes more sense to evenly spread diodes over the area you are trying to cover. I imagine that boards will be phased out completely by strips in the future. Boards are just easier to assemble for DIY, but strips are worth the extra effort IMO.