Consumer Score
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10.0
Amazing
Experts prefer Vortex Viper HD 10x42 over Vortex Diamondback 8x42
On 9 Apr 2024 (15 days ago) we went through 84 Binoculars expert endorsements .
Currently, Vortex Viper HD 10x42 received 1 endorsement from GearJunkie (20 Mar 2024). Meanwhile, Vortex Diamondback 8x42 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  |
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| 24 | N/A | $429 |  Vortex Viper HD 10x42 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Vortex Diamondback 8x42 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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
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Vortex Diamondback 8x42 
Vortex Viper HD 10x42 
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Vortex Diamondback 8x42 nor Vortex Viper HD 10x42 were recommended by key experts who publish Binoculars recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Binoculars | money.com | OpticsMag | T3 | Digital Camera World | Task and Purpose | GearJunkie | Space Exploration and Astronomy | BestReviews | Wirecutter | Forbes |
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| 1 | - | $203 |  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. | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $167 |  Nikon Aculon A211 The Nikon Aculon A211 binoculars are highly regarded for their optical quality, adjustable magnification levels, and durability, making them a versatile and reliable option for outdoor enthusiasts. | - | - | 9 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 4 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $429 | 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 |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  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. | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
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No expert reviews linked yet for Vortex Diamondback 8x42.
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 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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No manufacturer information linked for Vortex Diamondback 8x42.
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0875874009073
UPC Numbers: 875874009073
Model Numbers: V201
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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 $228.70 more expensive than the average binoculars ($199.99).
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