You won't be sorry and you saved some money. I've looked through them both and I would take the Mavens even if they were the same price.
I don't get all techy with optics, but it doesn't take me long to figure out if I like the glass or not. Mavens just became the clear winner on the 700.00 and under binoculars IMO.
Your interview with Brendon from Maven is what really pushed me to go ahead and get them. I saw your video today "comparing" these to the Swarovskis, and while like you said, it's not an apples to apples comparison, the fact is these are $350. Until I can convince my wife I need $2000 swaros, these will fit the bill.