Neither Nikon Monarch 5 nor Nikon Aculon A30 were recommended by experts this month
On 9 Apr 2024 (10 days ago) we went through 84 Binoculars expert endorsements , however neither Nikon Monarch 5 nor Nikon Aculon A30 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Binoculars received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Celestron Nature DX ED or other critically acclaimed Binoculars of this month.
For reference, Celestron Nature DX ED received 3 endorsements this month, from T3 (28 Feb 2024), Digital Camera World (4 Feb 2024) and Space Exploration and Astronomy (3 Apr 2024).
| 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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| 1 | - | $203 |  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 | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $347 |  Nikon Monarch 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $63 |  Nikon Aculon A30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Nikon Monarch 5 
Nikon Aculon A30 Customers like Nikon Monarch 5 somewhat 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.
Nikon Aculon A30
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nikon Monarch 5, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Nikon Aculon A30.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling binoculars receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Nikon Monarch 5 and Nikon Aculon A30 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Nikon Monarch 5 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Nikon Aculon A30 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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| Median best-selling Binoculars |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Nikon Monarch 5 is more popular than Nikon Aculon A30
It's fairly safe to say that Nikon Monarch 5 are more popular binoculars than Nikon Aculon A30, based on their 1,000+ 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 Nikon Monarch 5 and Aculon A30 | |||||
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 | Vortex Optics Viper HD | $428 |
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Viper HD ranks #3 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Celestron SkyMaster Astro | $388 |
In comparison:
Celestron SkyMaster Astro ranks #75 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.1 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Celestron Outland X | $100 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Adasion 12x42 | $70 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| 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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| 1 | - | $203 | 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 | - | $167 |  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 | - | $428 |  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 [5]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
- All Monarch 5 binoculars are now built with Nikon's premium ED (Extra-low dispersion); Glass for a sharper, clearer and more brilliant field of view.
- Almost an ounce lighter than its predecessor, the new Monarch 5 is even easier to bring along on your next adventure.
- Read more
- Multicoated Lenses
- Smooth Central Focus Knob
- Weighs less than 10 ounces
- 10x Magnification; 25mm Multicoated Lenses
- Read more
Nikon Monarch 5 are a very popular 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 Orion 9326 Giant View or Celestron SkyMaster Astro .
Nikon Monarch 5 are $250 more expensive than average binoculars ($199.99).
Nikon Aculon A30 are a popular and one of the cheaper options. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Bushnell Powerview 2 10x42 or Gosky 10x42 Professional .
Nikon Aculon A30 are $137 less expensive than average binoculars ($199.99).
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