Ring of Swarming Thought vs Band of the Better Half

Ring of Swarming Thought
Binds when picked up
Finger
Requires Level 60
Equip: +26 Spell Power
Equip: +5 Spell Penetration
Sells for 8 Gold 53 Silver 99 Copper to vendors
Item Level 73
Band of the Better Half
Binds when picked up
Finger
+10 Stamina
+18 Strength
Requires Level 60
Equip: +12 Expertise Rating
Sells for 9 Silver 3 Copper to vendors
Item Level 70
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Stat Ring of Swarming Thought Band of the Better Half Δ
Item Level 73 70 −3
Required Level 60 60 0
Str +18 +18
Sta +10 +10
SP +26 −26
Exp +12 +12
Spell Pen +5 −5
Total Stats 28 +28
Sell Price 8g 53s 99c 9s 3c −8g 44s 96c
Binding Binds when picked up Binds when picked up

Δ is Band of the Better Half minus Ring of Swarming Thought: green where Band of the Better Half is better, red where it is worse (a lower required level is better; speed and sell price have no better side). Total Stats adds up Str, Agi, Sta, Int and Spi.

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