Consumer Score
In comparison:
Nikon Monarch 5 ranks #15 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Nikon Prostaff 7S ranks #13 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
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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.

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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Nikon Prostaff 7S
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Nikon Monarch 5
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 3 Jan 2024 OpticsMag ranked Nikon Prostaff 7S as #4
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    #4 out of 10 Nikon Prostaff 7S
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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 Monarch 5
Nikon Prostaff 7S
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.

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
In comparison:
Nikon Monarch 5 ranks #15 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
Nikon Prostaff 7S
In comparison:
Nikon Prostaff 7S ranks #13 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.8
Amazing
Median best-selling Binoculars
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Bushnell PermaFocus ranks #48 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





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

Customers who view Nikon Monarch 5 and Prostaff 7S often consider Nikon Aculon A211, a more popular, cheaper option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Nikon Monarch 5 and Prostaff 7S
Nikon Aculon A211 $175
In comparison:
Nikon Aculon A211 ranks #34 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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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.
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10.0
Amazing
3 expert recommendations Better Reviews
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
Canon 10 x 30 IS II $499
In comparison:
Canon 10 x 30 IS II ranks #19 out of 95. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Nikon Monarch 5 nor Nikon Prostaff 7S 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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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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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.

Expert reviews [5]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 5
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 5
No expert reviews linked yet for Nikon Prostaff 7S.
From Seller:
  • 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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From Seller:
  • 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
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 binoculars unboxing
Review by matosis
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0018208075768, 0018208075775, 0018208075782, 0018208075836, 0018208088669, 0018208088676, 0018208088683, 0018208088737, 0018208088744, 0018208757688, 0024375167908, 0182080886696, 0182080886764, 0182080887440, 0667562909556, 3663855142560, 3663855142577, 3663855142591, 4571137585761, 4571137585785, 5054230807750, 5269692855991, 6084588441527, 7469894720389
UPC Numbers: 018208075768, 018208075775, 018208075782, 018208075836, 018208088669, 018208088676, 018208088683, 018208088737, 018208088744, 018208757688, 024375167908, 182080886696, 182080886764, 182080887440, 667562909556
Model Numbers: BAA832SA, BAA835SA, BAA836SA, FBA_BAA831SA
EAN Numbers: 0018208089321, 0018208160037, 0018208166428, 0769923321301, 4883033184130, 7432408995917
UPC Numbers: 018208089321, 018208160037, 018208166428, 769923321301
Model Numbers: BAA840SA
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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).

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