I'd let price be the deciding factor in this case. They are both pretty good, maybe let colors, options,appearance or installer be the deciding factor if you have money to burn.

Sanjoe,

We installed Eagle Talon (DH) windows in a new build in 2012. We are in a heating and cooling climate and had several walls of windows, including one room with 18 foot ceilings. Due to the architecture of the home, several of the windows were "eyebrows".

My research indicated the newly designed Eagles we installed addressed prior issues. Fibrex is used where water makes contact with the wood. Eagle also improved the weather stripping. Personally, we've always liked the solid look of the Eagle wood sash and frame. And while we were pleased with the U factor and SHGC, we greatly appreciated we could get the exact exterior color desired.

2.5 years, and one tough winter later, we are delighted with the Eagles. We had a thermal crack in a window last winter due to a 40 degree (same day) drop in temp. True to the warranty, we had a new Eagle window within 2 weeks.

Best wishes in your decision.

~bgj