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Hi Roo,
Do you mean the EQ5 Pro or the HEQ5 Pro? They are different mounts with different capabilities.
The AZ-EQ5 is a big step up from the EQ5, and less a step over the HEQ5. I would certainly take it over the EQ5, even just for the additional payload (15kg vs 10kg) without taking other things into account.
The differences with the HEQ5 are much less, though the AZ-EQ5 still has an advantage in payload, specified at 15kg for astrophotography so possibly higher for visual while the HEQ5 tops out at 13.7kg, though you probably wouldn't want over about 10kg for astrophotography.
I liked my AZ-EQ5, but moved it on to fund a larger mount. Both the HEQ5 & AZ-EQ5 are decent mounts and either will serve you well. But the HEQ5 won't do anything better than the AZ-EQ5 which also has a few advantages over it. And the advantage of the AZ-EQ5 for visual is huge in terms of setup time.
For me, I would go with the AZ-EQ5, and avoid the EQ5 Pro if that was what you were comparing it too. Just my thoughts.
Cheers,
Mark
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