Experts recommend Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono more than Hawke Endurance ED 10x42
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono over Hawke Endurance ED 10x42, but both Monoculars have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono received 8 recommendations: from Expert World Travel (10 Feb 2022), Field & Stream (15 Jul 2024) Best Binoculars Reviews and 5 others. By contrast, Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 received only 3 recommendations from T3 (18 Apr 2024), Digital Camera World (4 Jan 2025) and Space Exploration and Astronomy (11 Dec 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Monocular | T3  | Expert World Travel  | Field & Stream  | Best Binoculars Reviews  | Digital Camera World  | OpticsMag  | Target Tamers  | Space Exploration and Astronomy  | BestReviews  | Popular Photography  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $190 |  Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono monocular is a lightweight and durable device with excellent optical quality, making it perfect for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and wildlife observation. | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | 4 |
| 7 | - | $135 |  Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 The Hawke Endurance ED Monocular is a highly praised and recommended compact and durable monocular with excellent optical quality for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and hiking. | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Jan 2025 Digital Camera World ranked Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 as #5 and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #7
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 Best waterproof option... ... ... #7 out of 9 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono Best rugged option... ... ... Source: www.digitalcameraworld.com - On 11 Dec 2024 Space Exploration and Astronomy ranked Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 as #2 and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #3
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 Best for ruggedness — this lightweight and waterproof monocular is ideal for observing in the wilderness#3 out of 10 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono The best premium choice for those after only the top image quality... ... ... Source: www.space.com - On 10 Feb 2022 Expert World Travel ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #3
Rank Monocular ... ... #3 out of 8 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono ... ... Source: expertworldtravel.com - On 15 Jul 2024 Field & Stream ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #1
Rank Monocular Comment #1 out of 6 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.fieldandstream.com - Best Binoculars Reviews ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #2
Rank Monocular ... ... #2 out of 11 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono ... ... Source: www.bestbinocularsreviews.com - On 3 Jan 2024 OpticsMag ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #3
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono Premium Choice... ... ... Source: opticsmag.com - Target Tamers ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #4
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 14 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono Best Monocular Under $200... ... ... Source: www.targettamers.com - On 30 Apr 2023 Popular Photography ranked Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #4
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono Best for bird watching... ... ... Source: www.popphoto.com - On 18 Apr 2024 T3 ranked Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 as #2
Rank Monocular Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 Best rugged monocular... ... ... Source: www.t3.com
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono outranks Hawke Endurance ED 10x42. This is not to say that Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 is a bad option. Like Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono outranks Hawke Endurance ED 10x42 by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono is more critically acclaimed than Hawke Endurance ED 10x42.
| Rank | Change | Price | Monocular | T3 | Expert World Travel | Field & Stream | Best Binoculars Reviews
| Digital Camera World | OpticsMag | Target Tamers | Space Exploration and Astronomy | BestReviews | Popular Photography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $190 | Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono The Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono monocular is a lightweight and durable device with excellent optical quality, making it perfect for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and wildlife observation. | - | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | 4 |
| 2 | - | $579 |  Leica Monovid The Leica Monovid Monocular is a compact and lightweight device with excellent optical quality, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as birdwatching and surveillance. | 4 | 7 | - | - | 2 | 8 | 5 | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $129 |  Vortex Optics Solo The Vortex Optics Solo monocular is a compact and lightweight option that offers clear and crisp images, making it a reliable and durable choice for outdoor activities. | -
| 2 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | 2 | - |
| 4 | - | $159 |  Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by OutdoorGearLab | 96 |
| Average score based on 8 reviews | 96 |
| Lowest score by OutdoorGearLab | 96 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 80 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- ULTRA-CLEAR OPTICS: With our advanced ED Prime glass and Ultra Wide Band Coating, the Legend Monocular delivers stunning clarity, color fidelity, and resolution, even in low light conditions
- VERSATILE MAGNIFICATION: The 10x magnification is ideal for a wide range of activities, from birdwatching and nature observation to hunting and surveillance. The compact size makes it easy to carry in your pocket or backpack
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From Seller:
- HAWKE Binoculars Endurance ED Monocular 8x42 Monocular (Green)
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