I guess that all depends on what you intend to hunt. If elephants are on your agenda......
Seriously, I found the Equinox much harder to cock, even though it's only 25 lbs heavier draw pull. Harder trigger, harsher shot (more vibration) and harder on serving, arrows and targets. I like to shoot a lot, but cocking it more than half dozen times became a chore.
So, I compromised: Phoenix for fun and light hunting, Vortex for my everyday bow. It's much easier to cock being an inch shorter. I'm getting 318 fps with 405 grn arrows and Flemish string. The Equinox only did about 7-10 fps more with factory sting. Now worth the hassle in my book.