Consumer Score
In comparison:
Carson VP Series ranks #22 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Zeiss Terra ED ranks #12 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
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Experts prefer Zeiss Terra ED over Carson VP Series

On 11 Mar 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 83 Binoculars expert endorsements .

Currently, Zeiss Terra ED received 1 endorsement from BestReviews (1 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Carson VP Series did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Binoculars
money.com
OpticsMag
T3
Digital Camera World
Task and Purpose
GearJunkie
Space Exploration and Astronomy
BestReviews
Wirecutter
Forbes
25
N/A $450
Zeiss Terra ED
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N/A N/A $110
Carson VP Series
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Jan 2024 BestReviews ranked Zeiss Terra ED as #3
    Rank Binoculars Comment
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    #3 out of 5 Zeiss Terra ED
    Most Versatile
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Customers like Zeiss Terra ED a bit more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Carson VP Series
Zeiss Terra ED
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Zeiss Terra ED, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Carson VP Series.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling binoculars receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Carson VP Series and Zeiss Terra ED receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Carson VP Series
In comparison:
Carson VP Series ranks #22 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Zeiss Terra ED
In comparison:
Zeiss Terra ED ranks #12 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
Median best-selling Binoculars
In comparison:
Bushnell PermaFocus ranks #48 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





Carson VP Series is more popular than Zeiss Terra ED

It's fairly safe to say that Carson VP Series are more popular binoculars than Zeiss Terra ED, based on their 300+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Carson VP Series and Zeiss Terra ED often consider Vortex Optics Viper HD, a more popular, pricier option with better reviews.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Carson VP Series and Zeiss Terra ED
Vortex Optics Viper HD $424
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Viper HD ranks #2 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
3 expert recommendations More Popular Better Reviews
Nikon Monarch 5 $347
In comparison:
Nikon Monarch 5 ranks #15 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
No expert recommendations More Popular
Nikon Prostaff P3 $117
In comparison:
Nikon Prostaff P3 ranks #30 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.5
Amazing
3 expert recommendations
Celestron SkyMaster Astro $410
In comparison:
Celestron SkyMaster Astro ranks #75 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.1
Great
3 expert recommendations More Popular
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Carson VP Series nor Zeiss Terra ED were recommended by key experts who publish Binoculars recommendations.
Rank Change Price Binoculars
money.com
OpticsMag
T3
Digital Camera World
Task and Purpose
GearJunkie
Space Exploration and Astronomy
BestReviews
Wirecutter
Forbes
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- $204
Celestron Nature DX ED
The Celestron Nature DX ED binoculars offer high-quality optics, durability, and a balance between weight and size, making them a versatile option for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, wildlife viewing, and stargazing.
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Nikon Aculon A211
The Nikon Aculon A211 binoculars are highly regarded for their optical quality, adjustable magnification levels, and durability, making them a versatile and reliable option for outdoor enthusiasts.
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10
4
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+3 $424
Vortex Optics Viper HD
The Vortex Optics Viper HD binoculars are highly praised for their optical quality, comfort, and durability, making them a reliable choice for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, hunting, and nature observation.
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Canon 10x42 L
The Canon 10x42 L binoculars are highly recommended for stargazing and wildlife observation due to their good optical quality, 10x magnification, 42mm objective lenses, and durable construction.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Carson VP Series.

Expert reviews [13]

76
Total expert reviews: 13
  • with a score: 4
  • without a score: 9
Highest score by deerhuntingguide.net
95
Average score based on 13 reviews
76
Lowest score by ireviewgear.com
62

Score distribution:

80-100
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40-60
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0-20
From Seller:
  • 10x Magnification and 42mm Objective Lens Diameter
  • Field of View: 330 Feet at 1,000 yards | Minimum Focus Distance: 6.6 Feet | Eye Relief: 15mm
  • Fully Multi-Coated and Phase Coated | Great Binoculars for Hunting, Surveillance, Bird Watching, Exploring Nature, Camping, Hiking, Safaris, Sporting Events, Concerts and More!
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From Seller:
  • 10x magnification for delivering breathtaking enlarged images; field of view at 1000m - 110 m; apparent field of view - 60; the TERRA ED 10x42 binocular offers you both large fields of view and steady images
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
No manufacturer information linked for Carson VP Series.
EAN Numbers: 0740035997981
Model Numbers: 524204-9901-000, 524206
UPC Numbers: 740035997981
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Carson VP Series are a popular and one of the less expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Celestron Nature DX or Pentax AD 8x25 WP .

Carson VP Series are $79.96 less expensive than average binoculars ($189.95).

Zeiss Terra ED are a well-known and one of the more expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Nikon Monarch M7 or Vortex Optics Viper HD .

Zeiss Terra ED are $260.05 more expensive than average binoculars ($189.95).

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