Vortex Razor UHD Lineup Breakdown

This video breaks down all five binocular offerings from Vortex's top-tier Razor UHD binocular line. Chris Neville and GOHUNT Optics Manager Cody Nelson take the time to dive into each individual model and discuss the country and scenarios for which they feel each model is best suited.

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[Alberta_MTN_Bear]

Just got the 10x42 and I absolutely can’t say enough good about them

[anthonyponnay]

I have the 18x56. They are excellent. My only gripe is that the bino case is to short. Once the top flap is stretched over the top it leaves about an inch gap that lets in water and debris. I’m sure it works for all the shorter versions well. Wish they would provide a proper harness that actually fits the product. On the other hand I never take my spotter to field since I purchased these.

[fuenstock]

I like the 12x50 and just use my trekking poles with the quick sticks connectors as a stable base.

[BC_Hunter]

I have the 12x50’s and I absolutely love them. I don’t find them hard to handle at all.

[Sagittariustoo]

I recently bought the 18x56 UHD's on sale at a great price.
I can hand hold them well enough for a quick identification on a bird but struggle a bit to make out letters on a sign at long range.
It's better to let the 18x56 float some while briefly using them instead of holding too long fighting the high magnification; it works pretty well and I don't plan to use them on a tripod for now.
The glass seems very brilliant to my eyes, virtually on par with my Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 and Swarovski 10x50.

[DudeGuyWho]

I'm using Vortex Diamondback HD 15x56 and SUPER pleased for the $200 I paid. Can use handheld...but recommend tripod if you are going to be holding for a long while.

[fritzd]

I have heard nothing but praise for the Razor UHD line? Even though I’m a dyed in the wool Swarovski and Zeiss fan, I’m really tempted by the Razor?

[michaeltubbs]

Great video great break down good info thanks for sharing!

[chrisnunez]

Have the 12s UHD. Love them. Had an itch for 8s so bought the viper hds due to budget. 8s are indeed a game changer on tri pod due to FOV. Love em both. Cant wait to pass vipers down to daughter and get some UHD 8s and eventually some SWAROS. Good luck this coming season.

[tomsprader]

Best pair of binoculars i've ever owned, but the case is amazing, the straps are despicable

[HikeHuntHaul]

Cody is the man! Definitely knows his optic! 👍🏻😃 I highly recommend razor lineup for binoculars. 10x42s uhd are awesome!
I’m not knocking Swarovski or Zeiss but for the dollar value the uhds are totally an excellent value; I do have some zeiss rifle scopes and love them too. I don’t feel like I’m missing out from an ocular aspect by spending another $2k for Swarovskis. Don’t get me wrong; respectfully buy the best glass you can but for me the value and my eyes love love love the uhd lineup. I highly recommend. I have a set of 12x50s and 10x42s.
So true, you will either be a spotting scope guy or bino tripod guy. I fell into that trap. Bought a spotting scope and didn’t like it. Get a smaller bino for glassing and also a bigger set to tripod for long distances. Save you a lot of money in the future. Spotting scopes are expensive and one eye use can fatigue more. JMO. Hope this helps. I know guys are “gearing up” for elk and mule deer seasons.
Also, bow hunters. Get 8x42 or 10x42. You might spot elk but spot and stalk isn’t gonna be three miles away, usually. Spotting scopes are for rifle hunters. Save your money or spend it on something else. Hope this helps. 👍🏻😃

[Paultricounty]

The interesting thing is that the light transmission on the HD is almost the same as the UHD even though it has AK prisms. I wonder why that is.

[perryknetter]

Great video Chris very informative and Cody knows his stuff with the product
God's going to bless you with more than a 100 k 🙏
God's Blessings

[rpw]

I’m curious if you guys know how the UHDs stack up to the Maven B.5s. With the same prism, any experience?

[melvinsacromentoe]

Do you feel like the UHD competes with true alpha glass or is that still another category

[tychiglo]

Loaded question here, would you rather have the UHDs or Swaro ELs? Or, is the glass quality that much different to justify the price difference

[nickypzero]

I’m torn between the razor uhd 18 power and the swaro btx system ….. anyone do any good side by side comparisons?

[Texas_G_Longhorns]

For the money I’d stick with Razor HD lineup. With the exception of the better glass pack my eyes really don’t tell the difference between my HD 10x42 and the UHD 10x42.

[Ranger_k]

I cant even imagine how much better these must be than the HD series for that price

[shane]

I want a 10x binocular but having a hard time deciding 10x42 or 10x50. I hunt out west. Will be my chest binoculars along with using them on a tripod. If you had to choose one, which would it be?