fender and gibson

should i buy fender or gibson?
I am 18 and i’ve been playing two years. i am looking at buying a fender stratocaster or a gibson. There are so many different gibsons and strats though and i’m in the 400-500$ price range. Any suggestions? i’m open for other brands too.
It’s a personal preference, but I would go with a Gibson.
NAMM 2008 Guided Tour Fender Gibson