Check Point vs Palo Alto for a multi-data center setup. Which is less complex?

Hey folks. We're planning a refresh across two data centers and I'm deep in the vendor evaluation phase. It's come down to Check Point and Palo Alto Networks for the next-gen firewalls.

My main goal is to reduce operational complexity. I've used Check Point in the past and found management (especially policy layers and objects) could get heavy. Palo Alto's single policy model seems cleaner on paper. For those running either in an active-active or distributed setup, which one gave you fewer headaches in day-to-day management and troubleshooting? I'm particularly curious about real-world experience with their automation APIs and consistency across data centers.