Me personally i would go brother any day not necessarily because its better but heres why
more affordable accessories, etc.
generally easier to use right out of box then most machines ( ie no big classes needed)
have a good reputation as well, and also do just beautiful work
As for durabilty, I have one brother i gave to my MIL, got it at age 13, I am now 30 still runs great 17 years later
Think more money for thread, hoops, stabilizer designs, if you don't buy the bernina.