Experts recommend Nikon Aculon A211 more than Nikon Prostaff 3S
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Nikon Aculon A211 over Nikon Prostaff 3S, but both Binoculars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Nikon Aculon A211 received 4 recommendations: from T3 (28 Feb 2024), Task and Purpose (18 Aug 2022) Space Exploration and Astronomy (3 Apr 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Nikon Prostaff 3S received only 1 recommendation from T3 (28 Feb 2024).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Feb 2024
T3 ranked Nikon Prostaff 3S as #2 and Nikon Aculon A211 as #9 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Nikon Prostaff 3S Best affordable binoculars... ... ... #9 out of 10 Nikon Aculon A211 Best binoculars for brightness... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 18 Aug 2022
Task and Purpose ranked Nikon Aculon A211 as #1 Rank Binoculars Comment #1 out of 8 Nikon Aculon A211 Best Overall... ... ... Source: taskandpurpose.com - On 3 Apr 2024
Space Exploration and Astronomy ranked Nikon Aculon A211 as #10 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #10 out of 13 Nikon Aculon A211 Best for entry-level astronomy: A sleek and well made binocular model with optics to boot... ... ... Source: www.space.com - On 1 Jan 2024
BestReviews ranked Nikon Aculon A211 as #4 Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Nikon Aculon A211 Trusted Brand... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Nikon Aculon A211 outranks Nikon Prostaff 3S. This is not to say that Nikon Prostaff 3S is a bad option. Like Nikon Aculon A211, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Nikon Aculon A211 
Nikon Prostaff 3S Customers like Nikon Aculon A211 and Nikon Prostaff 3S 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.
Nikon Prostaff 3S
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Nikon Aculon A211 and Nikon Prostaff 3S 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 Aculon A211 and Nikon Prostaff 3S receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Nikon Aculon A211 |
In comparison:
9.3 Amazing
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| Nikon Prostaff 3S |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Binoculars |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Nikon Aculon A211 is more popular than Nikon Prostaff 3S
It's fairly safe to say that Nikon Aculon A211 are more popular binoculars than Nikon Prostaff 3S, based on their 3,000+ 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 Aculon A211 and Prostaff 3S | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Nikon Action EX Extreme | $155 |
In comparison:
Nikon Action EX Extreme ranks #13 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.7 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Celestron Outland X | $100 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Nikon Prostaff P3 | $137 |
In comparison:
9.5 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | Better Reviews |
 | Vortex Optics Diamondback HD | $154 |
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Diamondback HD ranks #6 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
| 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 | - | $156 |  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 [13]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by telescopicwatch.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 13 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by OutdoorGearLab | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Aculon A211 10 22x50 zoom binoculars are designed to be as light as possible along with excellent ergonomics
- Easy to reach fingertip zoom control knob allows for quick and easy adjustment of the binoculars magnification from 10 up to 22 power. Interpapillary distance adjustment (millimeter) - 56-72
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- Multilayer-coated kenses for brighter images
- High-reflectivity silver-alloy mirror coatings for a bright and clear view
- Turn-and-slide rubber multi-click eyecups
- Water Proof and Fogproof
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Nikon Aculon A211 are a very 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 Nikon Action EX Extreme or Vortex Optics Diamondback HD .
Nikon Aculon A211 are $42.48 less expensive than average binoculars ($198.48).
Nikon Prostaff 3S are a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling binoculars and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Celestron Nature DX or Kowa YF II .
Nikon Prostaff 3S are $83.50 cheaper than the average binoculars ($198.48).
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