Experts recommend Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono more than Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono over Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42, 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, Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 received only 2 recommendations from 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 |
| 4 | - | $159 |  Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 4 Jan 2025 Digital Camera World ranked Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 as #1 and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #7
Rank Monocular Comment #1 out of 9 Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Best overall... ... ... #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 Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 as #1 and Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono as #3
Rank Monocular Comment #1 out of 10 Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 Best super lightweight model for wide-angles, boasting great specifications for basic astronomy... ... ... #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
After counting and adding up the 84 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono outranks Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42. This is not to say that Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 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 Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 10 Jan 2025, Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Mono is more critically acclaimed than Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42.
| 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 [2]
Total expert reviews: 2
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
| Average score based on 2 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by Digital Camera World | 90 |
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:
- High quality roof prism design featuring ED glass objective
- PC phase corrected prism with R-type high light transmission multi-coating
- Nitrogen waterproof construction finished in gloss black
- Wide-angle eyepiece with long eye relief for spectacle wearers
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