Experts recommend Celestron Outland X more than Nikon Prostaff P3
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Celestron Outland X over Nikon Prostaff P3, but both Binoculars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Celestron Outland X received 4 recommendations: from money.com (18 Dec 2022), Digital Camera World (18 Dec 2024) GearJunkie (10 Oct 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Nikon Prostaff P3 received only 3 recommendations from Space Exploration and Astronomy (17 Dec 2024), Digital Camera World (18 Dec 2024) and Forbes (14 Jun 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com  | OpticsMag  | Space Exploration and Astronomy  | Wirecutter  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | Task and Purpose  | GearJunkie  | Forbes  | BestReviews  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $83 |  Celestron Outland X The Celestron Outland X binoculars are highly praised for their optical quality, lightweight design, and durability, making them a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. | 3 | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 5 | - | $114 |  Nikon Prostaff P3 The Nikon Prostaff P3 binoculars are highly regarded by experts for their optical quality, lightweight and compact design, and durability, making them an excellent choice for outdoor activities. | - | - | 11 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Dec 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Nikon Prostaff P3 as #3 and Celestron Outland X as #10
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best value binoculars... ... ... #10 out of 10 Celestron Outland X Best cheap binocularsSource: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 18 Dec 2022 money.com ranked Celestron Outland X as #3
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 5 Celestron Outland X Best for low prices... ... ... Source: money.com - On 10 Oct 2024 GearJunkie ranked Celestron Outland X as #2
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 15 Celestron Outland X Best Budget Binoculars... ... ... Source: gearjunkie.com - On 1 Dec 2024 BestReviews ranked Celestron Outland X as #5
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Celestron Outland X Trusted BrandSource: bestreviews.com - On 17 Dec 2024 Space Exploration and Astronomy ranked Nikon Prostaff P3 as #11
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best for beginners: These lightweight binoculars are easy to hold for long periods, best for terrestrial viewing... ... ... Source: www.space.com - On 14 Jun 2024 Forbes ranked Nikon Prostaff P3 as #1
Rank Binoculars Comment #1 out of 6 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best Binoculars Overall... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Celestron Outland X outranks Nikon Prostaff P3. This is not to say that Nikon Prostaff P3 is a bad option. Like Celestron Outland X, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Celestron Outland X outranks Nikon Prostaff P3 by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Celestron Outland X is more critically acclaimed than Nikon Prostaff P3.
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com | OpticsMag | Space Exploration and Astronomy | Wirecutter | T3 | Digital Camera World | Task and Purpose | GearJunkie | Forbes | BestReviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $184 |  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. | - | - | 13 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $489 |  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 | - |
| 3 | - | $1399 |  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. | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $83 | Celestron Outland X The Celestron Outland X binoculars are highly praised for their optical quality, lightweight design, and durability, making them a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. | 3 | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by binocularsguides.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by livescience.com | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Space Exploration and Astronomy | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- MULTI-COATED OPTICS AND BaK-4 PRISMS: Multi-coated optics provide high resolution and high contrast views, while BaK-4 glass prisms provide enhanced color fidelity. You'll enjoy crisp, detailed views of distant subjects.
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From Seller:
- Update to Award-Winning PROSTAFF 3S: Even higher optical performance, a wider, brighter of view and better durability
- 8X Magnification & 42 mm Objective Lenses: Great low-light performance with 28.1 relative brightness and a wide 377 ft field of view (at 1,000 yds) that's great for bird watching, backpacking, camping, boating, stargazing, astronomy, sports, concerts and more
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