Carbon bar pros: lighter, possibly more vibration dampening, more shapes/sizes/contours available. Cons: more expensive, possibly could be damaged in a crash with damage hidden underneath bar tape.
Carbon stem pros: possibly more vibration dampening. Cons: not any lighter, more costly, and most people don't bother.
Personally, I prefer aluminum for both. I suspect most "serious" cyclists prefer Carbon bars and alloy stem.
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