Experts prefer Nikon Prostaff 7S over Nikon Monarch 5
On 11 Mar 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 83 Binoculars expert endorsements .
Currently, Nikon Prostaff 7S received 1 endorsement from OpticsMag (3 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Nikon Monarch 5 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Jan 2024 OpticsMag ranked Nikon Prostaff 7S as #4
Rank Binoculars ... ... #4 out of 10 Nikon Prostaff 7S ... ... Source: opticsmag.com
Customers like Nikon Prostaff 7S 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.
Nikon Prostaff 7S
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Nikon Prostaff 7S, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Nikon Monarch 5.
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 Prostaff 7S receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Nikon Monarch 5 |
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9.7 Amazing
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Nikon Prostaff 7S |
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9.8 Amazing
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Median best-selling Binoculars |
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9.1 Great
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Nikon Monarch 5 is more popular than Nikon Prostaff 7S
It's fairly safe to say that Nikon Monarch 5 are more popular binoculars than Nikon Prostaff 7S, 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 Prostaff 7S | |||||
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Nikon Aculon A211 | $175 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
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 | Better Reviews | |
Celestron SkyMaster Astro | $410 |
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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 | |
Canon 10 x 30 IS II | $499 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations |
Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com | OpticsMag | T3 | Digital Camera World | Task and Purpose | GearJunkie | Space Exploration and Astronomy |
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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 | - | $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 [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.
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- Prostaff 7S have high 10x magnification and a 42 mm objective lens diameter making these binoculars great for bird watching, outdoor, hunting, and more
- Fully multi-coated optics and phase corrected prism maximize light transmission for accurate color rendition and improved contrast and clarity
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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 Celestron Trailseeker ED or Hawke Frontier HD X .
Nikon Monarch 5 are $260.04 more expensive than average binoculars ($189.95).
Nikon Prostaff 7S are a well-known option in the middle of the binoculars price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vortex Optics Diamondback HD or Vortex Optics Crossfire HD .
Nikon Prostaff 7S are $19.96 cheaper than the average binoculars ($189.95).