Experts prefer Vortex Viper HD 10x42 over Nikon Monarch 5
On 9 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 84 Binoculars expert endorsements .
Currently, Vortex Viper HD 10x42 received 1 endorsement from GearJunkie (20 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Nikon Monarch 5 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 20 Mar 2024
GearJunkie ranked Vortex Viper HD 10x42 as #3 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 14 Vortex Viper HD 10x42 Best Binoculars for Birdwatching... ... ... Source: gearjunkie.com
Nikon Monarch 5 
Vortex Viper HD 10x42 Customers like Vortex Viper HD 10x42 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.
Vortex Viper HD 10x42
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Vortex Viper HD 10x42, the pricier 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 Vortex Viper HD 10x42 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Nikon Monarch 5 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
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| Vortex Viper HD 10x42 |
In comparison:
10.0 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 Viper HD 10x42
It's fairly safe to say that Nikon Monarch 5 are more popular binoculars than Vortex Viper HD 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 Viper HD 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 | |
 | 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 |
 | Canon 10 x 30 IS II | $499 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| | Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | $425 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | |
| 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 [4]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- 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, the 2018 Viper HD is a high-end, full-size yet compact binocular that is suited for any hunt. An easy-to-grip, rubber armored chassis with perfectly placed thumb indents provides superior ergonomics.
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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 Viper HD 10x42 are a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Vortex Optics Viper HD or Nikon Monarch M7 .
Vortex Viper HD 10x42 are $234.64 more expensive than the average binoculars ($190.30).
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