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Experts prefer Vortex Diamondback 10x42 over Vortex D241 Diamondback

On 9 Apr 2024 (17 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, Vortex D241 Diamondback 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
13
- $198
Vortex Diamondback 10x42
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2
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2
N/A N/A $148
Vortex D241 Diamondback
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 3 Jan 2024 OpticsMag ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2
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    #2 out of 10 Vortex Diamondback 10x42
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  • On 20 Mar 2024 Forbes ranked Vortex Diamondback 10x42 as #2
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    #2 out of 6 Vortex Diamondback 10x42
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Customers like Vortex D241 Diamondback 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 Diamondback 10x42
Vortex D241 Diamondback
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.

Vortex D241 Diamondback, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Vortex Diamondback 10x42.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling binoculars receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and Vortex D241 Diamondback receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Vortex Diamondback 10x42
In comparison:
Vortex Diamondback 10x42 ranks #15 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.7
Amazing
Vortex D241 Diamondback
In comparison:
Vortex D241 Diamondback ranks #7 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
Median best-selling Binoculars
In comparison:
Bushnell PermaFocus ranks #48 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





Vortex Diamondback 10x42 is more popular than Vortex D241 Diamondback

It's fairly safe to say that Vortex Diamondback 10x42 are more popular binoculars than Vortex D241 Diamondback, based on their 800+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and D241 Diamondback often consider Celestron Nature DX, a more popular, cheaper option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Vortex Diamondback 10x42 and D241 Diamondback
Celestron Nature DX $115
In comparison:
Celestron Nature DX ranks #26 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.5
Amazing
3 expert recommendations Cheaper More Popular
Celestron Nature DX ED $203
In comparison:
Celestron Nature DX ED ranks #37 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.3
Amazing
3 expert recommendations
Nikon Aculon A211 $156
In comparison:
Nikon Aculon A211 ranks #33 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.3
Amazing
4 expert recommendations More Popular
Vortex Optics Crossfire HD $168
In comparison:
Vortex Optics Crossfire HD ranks #9 out of 94. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
2 expert recommendations More Popular
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Vortex Diamondback 10x42 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Vortex D241 Diamondback is not.
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
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1
1
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13
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2
- $156
Nikon Aculon A211
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9
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1
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10
4
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3
- $416
Vortex Optics Viper HD
2
1
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6
4
- $1499
Canon 10x42 L
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8
2
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [6]

93
Total 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:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
No expert reviews linked yet for Vortex D241 Diamondback.
From Seller:
  • 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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From Seller:
  • Superior quality, high-performance hunting optics, grasp the long distance power of the 10x42 Diamondback Classics as you close in on details missed by others
  • Fully multi-coated on all air-to-glass surfaces increases light transmission while phase correction coating enhances resolution and contrast
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0611138325844, 0641427805719, 0643217096826, 0645080944099, 0680569093226, 0712038593958, 0755918447804, 0755918448030, 0855983007429, 0875874006430
UPC Numbers: 611138325844, 641427805719, 643217096826, 645080944099, 680569093226, 712038593958, 755918447804, 755918448030, 855983007429, 875874006430
Model Numbers: DB-205
No manufacturer information linked for Vortex D241 Diamondback.
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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 Nature DX ED or Carson VX Series 8×42 .

Vortex Diamondback 10x42 price is about the same as the price of the average binoculars ($198.48).

Vortex D241 Diamondback 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 Opticron Adventurer WP II or Opticron Savanna WP Porro .

Vortex D241 Diamondback are $49.99 less expensive than average binoculars ($198.48).

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