Do you already have an acoustic guitar? Can you play guitar? At what skill level? These are things anyone providing advice would have to take into consideration.
In general, the best guitar for you is the best one for your hands, arms, torso. Even if you can't play yet, go to the store, pick each guitar up and hold in your hands and lap. Which one feels more comfortable in your hands and lap? Also, try to fret notes with your fingers. One guitar might feel a little bit easier for you to finger the strings and grasp the neck.
Also, look for low action. The "action" is how close the strings are to the fretboard. This is why some people have a hard time with acoustics in the first place, the action is too high, the strings are too high off the fretboard and they are hard to press down and get a good sounding note.
Fender is great. I have two 70s strats I cherish very much. But many companies make great machines nowdays. Don't get too hung up on names until you've found what works for you. If that's a $150 strat copy, then so be it!
Best of success with it. :)
Christopher Schlegel
Guitar Tricks Instructor
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