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.
Curious to see this month's entire Binoculars ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jan 2024 BestReviews ranked Zeiss Terra ED as #3
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Zeiss Terra ED Most Versatile... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com
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.
Zeiss Terra ED
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:
9.6 Amazing
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Zeiss Terra ED |
In comparison:
9.8 Amazing
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Median best-selling Binoculars |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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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
Table: Top compared alternatives for Carson VP Series and Zeiss Terra ED | |||||
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Vortex Optics Viper HD | $424 |
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Viper HD ranks #2 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews | |
Nikon Monarch 5 | $347 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Nikon Prostaff P3 | $117 |
In comparison:
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. Go to rankings 8.1 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular |
Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com | OpticsMag | T3 | Digital Camera World | Task and Purpose | GearJunkie | Space Exploration and Astronomy | BestReviews
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1 | - | $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. | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
2 | - | $175 | 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. | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 4 | - | - |
3 | +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. | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
4 | - | $1489 | 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. | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | 1 |
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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:
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- 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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- 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
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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).