I like the Mint distribution better because it appears to come with more
drivers. Using Ubuntu, I had trouble installing drivers for my dual-monitor
system. With Mint, there was not problem. Also, my sound card started to
work on installation, I did not have to load anything else. I also had an
easier time installing packages.

In my opinion, the move from windows to Linux would be easier for a novice
using Mint than straight up Ubuntu.