I have 10x40's in meopta and swaro EL's, my wife has 10x40 SLC's. I can say with equal magnification the swaros are superior in both cases, the EL's are the best of the three. I think the magnification difference between the two you are comparing may be giving you a false sense of superiority. With that said everyone sees things differently. The Meopta's are certainly easier on the wallet.