Both are respectable coins with solid history, development, and brand recognition.They both focus on two different objectives at the moment.

Don't let the privacy aspect of Monero turn you away. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a private coin. Why should your bank get to monitor and record data on every purchase you make? Imagine 100 years ago if someone told everyone that in the future every single thing they purchase would get to be recorded and sold to advertisers. People wouldn't accept that, neither should people today.