Here is a similar discussion (and doing a search may find others)
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=119076
They are pretty similar having come out of the same factory.
Orion may be slightly better build quality.
Optics are similar.
Flex-tube is easier to move around than solid, but then you may need to buy a shroud.
Orion focuser is better.
And that is a pretty good price.
Orion has red dot finder (non magnified)
SW has a 9x50 finder scope. (right angled for comfort is best)
(I have both (RDF and finder scope) and use them in conjunction)
Eyepieces are similar and reasonably good quality.
I think the Orion has only 12 month warranty where SW seems to be 5 year warranty.
Tough decision