Which is warmer for a freezing winter?

The Orolay. It has 700+ fill power down, knee length, a hood and a claimed -20°C rating. The REI 650 is rated for fall and has no hood.

Is the Orolay worth $30 more than the REI jacket?

Yes if you need a winter coat. At $75.00 versus $45.00 as of early November, the Orolay adds a hood, knee coverage and much more down. The REI is the better value only as a light fall layer.

Which is better for hiking?

The REI 650. It is lighter, packable, water-resistant and hip length, which suits movement on trails. The Orolay is bulky for active hiking.

Does either jacket have a hood?

Only the Orolay. It has a large adjustable hood. The REI 650 has a high neck but no hood.

Which is better for travel?

The REI 650 packs smaller and weighs less. The Orolay is the choice for a cold-weather trip where you need one warm coat.

How do the ratings compare?

The Orolay scores 4.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings. The REI 650 scores 4.4 out of 5 from 248 ratings.

Orolay Knee Length Down Jacket vs REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket

Buy the Orolay knee-length coat if you need real winter coverage: knee length, a hood, 700+ fill power and a claimed -20°C rating, at $75.00 as of November 2. Buy the REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket if you want a light, packable hip-length layer for fall hiking and mild cold, at $45.00 as of November 4 (it ranged up to $63.83 on November 1). The Orolay costs about $30 more but is the only one of the two built for deep winter.

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