Again, I think its loaded.
Everyone is going to have different experiences w/ the different mfg.
I would look at the warranty period for each mfg. Read through people's responses here, cause you can bet that people voice any negative experience w/ a particular mfg.
I don't have a brushless (waiting for my motor builders version) and MOST of the ESCs I have are Novak. The times I have dealt w/ them (Very few) have been positive. I've talked to local racers who had bad and good experiences w/ Novak. It just depends. It would be nice if everyone was treated equal (much like society) but the reality is that people, no matter how hard you try, they aren't happy, OR their expectations are unrealistic.
Again, i don't think one is better. i know BOTh users of LRP and Novak. They are both quality products.
MOmo