The Rev’s certainly easier to service- no sealed damper to bleed so it’s all standard tools, etc. I’ve not actually serviced the Pike yet, you do need an extra tool but it doesn’t look hard to do. Lower leg services are the same for both though and dead easy on both.
TBH I’d have the Revs personally , if they’re RCT3 revs which I assume they are considering the small price difference. But most people would choose the Pikes. I’m just not that bothered about the stiffness difference, on a hardtail especially, and I’m not as blown away by the Pike damper as most folks- I think my Blackbox revs are pretty much on the same level.
But I reckon my personal preference is the minority and Pikes might well be the right answer.