irishcoi
I have a fender and my friend has an epiphone. We've both had a go on each others and I def prefer the fender and he prefers the epiphone! I think the best thing to do is try them out in a store and you'll know which one you personally prefer. I've always though Fender was teh best guitar brand though myself.

Alice Lockwood
Same price range? Do you mean the $199 range or the $899 range? Those two companies make a wide range of guitars. Your question is like asking "who makes the best running shoe?" Comparing Fender and Epiphone is like comparing Nike to New Balance. Professionals use both and it depends on preferences. Having said that, it doesn't mean that all guitars in the same price range are the same. You have to consider the details. An acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top will sound better than one with a laminated top. So, it's hard to generalize. You need to look at the specific guitars. But both Fender and Epi are respected brands.

kaos
It all depends honestly on what YOU prefer, its you who has to play it and live with it. Go for the better build, and whateever "feels" good.

Kelsey A
I have a fender and I love it.

miss_ny_zozo
Fender is good if you are willing to spend a lot for a good guitar. Epiphone is very good because they have good guitars that are not very expensive. Epiphone has very bright sounding guitars, which might be what you are looking for.