Well I have been been trying talk myself down to the Pixel 2, but I am just enjoying the 2 XL too much!
I could have switched yesterday. I returned my 2 XL at Verizon and picked up a new one at Target, basically to get the $250 gift card minus the $35 restocking fee
Both of my units have been great. I honestly believe that the blue-ness in the shift has been toned down compared to initial display units I saw at that store. The shift is still there but doesn't look so dramatic to my eyes.
Ultimately for me, I like the extra screen real estate, but I really like the extra battery capacity. I know the regular Pixel does great with it's battery too. The more modern look and Panda/Storm trooper style also won me over.
Really I feel like I couldn't have gone wrong with either model.