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Experts prefer Vortex Diamondback 10x42 over Nikon Monarch 5
On 9 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 84 Binoculars expert endorsements .
Currently, Vortex Diamondback 10x42 received 2 endorsements from OpticsMag (3 Jan 2024) and Forbes (20 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Nikon Monarch 5 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Jan 2024
OpticsMag ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2 Rank Binoculars ... ... #2 out of 10 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 ... ... Source: opticsmag.com - On 20 Mar 2024
Forbes ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Best Runner-Up Binoculars... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
Nikon Monarch 5 
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 Customers like Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Nikon Monarch 5 about the same
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.
Vortex Diamondback 10x42
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Nikon Monarch 5 have very similar amazing customer reviews.
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 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Nikon Monarch 5 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Vortex Diamondback 10x42 |
In comparison:
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 ranks #15 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Binoculars |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Nikon Monarch 5 is more popular than Vortex Diamondback 10x42
It's fairly safe to say that Nikon Monarch 5 are more popular binoculars than Vortex Diamondback 10x42, 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 Vortex Diamondback 10x42 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Vortex Optics Viper HD | $416 |
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 | $410 |
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 Nature DX ED | $203 |
In comparison:
Celestron Nature DX ED ranks #37 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.3 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Nikon Aculon A211 | $167 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
| 4 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com  | OpticsMag | T3  | Digital Camera World  | Task and Purpose  | GearJunkie  | Space Exploration and Astronomy  | BestReviews  | Wirecutter  | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $203 |  Celestron Nature DX ED | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $167 |  Nikon Aculon A211 | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 4 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $416 |  Vortex Optics Viper HD | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Canon 10x42 L | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Dive In | 96 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 93 |
| Lowest score by Binoculars | 90 |
Score distribution:
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- 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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- 10x magnification and 42mm objective lenses, these Diamondback binoculars are the workhorse of Vortex lineup; known for impressive optical quality and durability.
- Dielectric, fully multi-coated lenses transmit more light and clearer, brighter images. A field of view that is one of the largest in its class helps you efficiently glass your surroundings and identify your target.
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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 Orion 9326 Giant View or Celestron Trailseeker ED .
Nikon Monarch 5 are $259.69 more expensive than average binoculars ($190.30).
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 are a popular 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 Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 or Carson VX Series 8×42 .
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 are $0.56 cheaper than the average binoculars ($190.30).
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