Experts recommend Nikon Prostaff P3 more than Vortex Optics Crossfire HD
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Nikon Prostaff P3 over Vortex Optics Crossfire HD, but both Binoculars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Nikon Prostaff P3 received 3 recommendations: from Space Exploration and Astronomy (17 Dec 2024), Digital Camera World (18 Dec 2024) and Forbes (14 Jun 2024). By contrast, Vortex Optics Crossfire HD received only 2 recommendations from Space Exploration and Astronomy (17 Dec 2024) and Digital Camera World (18 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com  | OpticsMag  | Space Exploration and Astronomy  | Wirecutter  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | Task and Purpose  | GearJunkie
 | Forbes  | BestReviews  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $114 |  Nikon Prostaff P3 The Nikon Prostaff P3 binoculars are highly regarded by experts for their optical quality, lightweight and compact design, and durability, making them an excellent choice for outdoor activities. | - | - | 11 | - | - | 3 |
- | - | 1 | - |
| 18 | - | $169 |  Vortex Optics Crossfire HD The Vortex Optics Crossfire HD binoculars offer exceptional optical quality, comfort, and durability, making them ideal for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, wildlife observation, and stargazing. | - | - | 7 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Dec 2024 Space Exploration and Astronomy ranked Vortex Optics Crossfire HD as #7 and Nikon Prostaff P3 as #11
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 13 Vortex Optics Crossfire HD Best mid-range model: The pair you need if a wide field of view and a good sturdy build quality top your brief... ... ... #11 out of 13 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best for beginners: These lightweight binoculars are easy to hold for long periods, best for terrestrial viewing... ... ... Source: www.space.com - On 18 Dec 2024 Digital Camera World ranked Nikon Prostaff P3 as #3 and Vortex Optics Crossfire HD as #4
Rank Binoculars Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best value binoculars#4 out of 10 Vortex Optics Crossfire HD Best all-round binoculars for viewing multiple subject types... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 14 Jun 2024 Forbes ranked Nikon Prostaff P3 as #1
Rank Binoculars Comment #1 out of 6 Nikon Prostaff P3 Best Binoculars Overall... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Nikon Prostaff P3 outranks Vortex Optics Crossfire HD. This is not to say that Vortex Optics Crossfire HD is a bad option. Like Nikon Prostaff P3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Nikon Prostaff P3 outranks Vortex Optics Crossfire HD by 13 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Nikon Prostaff P3 is more critically acclaimed than Vortex Optics Crossfire HD.
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com | OpticsMag | Space Exploration and Astronomy | Wirecutter | T3 | Digital Camera World | Task and Purpose | GearJunkie | Forbes | BestReviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $184 |  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. | - | - | 13 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $489 |  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 | - |
| 3 | - | $1399 |  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. | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $83 |  Celestron Outland X The Celestron Outland X binoculars are highly praised for their optical quality, lightweight design, and durability, making them a reliable choice for outdoor enthusiasts. | 3 | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Space Exploration and Astronomy | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
From Seller:
- Update to Award-Winning PROSTAFF 3S: Even higher optical performance, a wider, brighter of view and better durability
- 8X Magnification & 42 mm Objective Lenses: Great low-light performance with 28.1 relative brightness and a wide 377 ft field of view (at 1,000 yds) that's great for bird watching, backpacking, camping, boating, stargazing, astronomy, sports, concerts and more
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From Seller:
- 10x magnification & 50mm objective lenses, these Crossfire HD binos are optimized with select glass elements to deliver exceptional resolution, cut chromatic aberration and provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness and light transmission.
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