Shimano Dura-Ace or Ultegra Pedals?

I picked up a copy of German magazine Roadbike yesterday, in which they had a very extensive test of bike pedals. And when I mean extensive, I mean extensive like only the Germans can do... The Shimano Dura-Ace comes out as overall test winner with the Look Keo sprint as best value for money.

Though the Ultegras are not tested, the 105s are. Looking at the test results, the main differences between the Dura-Ace and the 105 are:

1. Lower weight (43g less);

2. Closer to crank and lower base;

3. Slightly easier entrance/exit;

4. Better ballbearings.

So I would sort of assume the Ultegra would be a bit of the above when compared to Dura-Ace, but less so (if that makes any sense).

Interestingly, the 105s score as good or better than Speedplay X/1 Titanium, Crankbrothers Quattro SL and 4TI and all the Time models.   

The Dura Ace ones cost about US$300 here at current FX rates and I personally wouldn't want to spend that much on them. I've got Keo Sprints at a third of that price myself and love them!

 Thanks!  That's exactly what I was asking.

It seems I can find the 7800s for about $80 and the 7810s for around $120-150 and that's not out of line for good pedals. 

Seems I'm still going to be in a quandary about the Ultegra Vs Dura-Ace but it also seems that no matter which way I end up going, it's a good choice

The dura ace are lighter than the ultegra. They aren't more durable.  If anything, they might be a little less durable (the price to pay for lighter weight).

With the 7800, you do have to replace the plastic piece eventually.  As it wears, the cleat will start becoming a little loose and there will be too much play in the pedal.  If the price was comparable, I'd choose the new DA pedal over the old one, to avoid that issue (the new ones don't have the plastic that needs replacing).   However, to be honest, I wouldn't buy either of them at full price.  If I didn't get a deep discount, I would just buy the Ultegra.  I did recently buy a second pair of the 7800's to replace the pedals on my TT bike (I already had 7800's on my road bike) but only because I could get them pretty cheap.

Here's a place you can get em for $72 shipped in case you need a 2nd pair...they're kinda bad with getting stuff back in stock, though.

http://probikekit.com/display.php?code=M8003

On a side note...I am shopping on EBAY.  I have the bike (on order - Specialized Tarmac Comp) and I already have my shoes (Specialized Trivent), helmet, gloves, but no clipless pedals.  I try to buy quality over quantity.  I am probably going to purchase these used... and I would like something that will last.