Add to Cart vs Choose Options

Is there a way to have the "Add to Cart" display on the Product List or Category List along with Variants? I don't have a description for my products, so I would like to avoid sending users to a Product Page because it doesn't look great without a description. And what is the difference between a Product List and a Category List?

It's not possible for have the variants selection directly on listings.
Product list is to display products. Category list is to display categories (and then products if you have products added to your categories).