I've owned half a dozen epi Les Pauls , never heard of the other one.
Of my epi LPs, 1 was junk, most were really good, 1 was outstanding. So kind of hit and miss, as it is with most guitar brands. I have always swapped pickups out. I love the Epiphone brand, my favorite guitar of all time is still an Epiphone.
I would not hesitate to get an epi.
And that white tuxedo is stunning!
If you stick a Seymour Duncan TB6 in the bridge it will sound absolutely glorious!