Vortex Razor UHD Binos - Is it Worth the Upgrade?

In this video we discuss the pros and cons of the Vortex Razor UHD line of binoculars. Marcus has been putting these binos to the test over the last season, and here he talks about the differences he's noticed.

[mikecurtis]

I cannot speak for the Razor HD versus UHD, but I can speak for the Viper HD versus the Razor UHD as I have both in 8x42. I primarily use mine for birding. Is there a difference between the Viper HD and the Razor UHD? Yeah. To a trained eye, and when comparing them both side by side. Using a resolution chart, I am able to resolve a little more finer detail with the Razor. Can I tell a difference under normal use? No. Is the difference worth the $1200 premium ($469 versus $1649)? Nope. While I love my Razor UHD, I can't recommend them to friends looking to upgrade from their current binos.

[HikeHuntHaul]

Looking to move upto uds but more importantly move from 10x42 to possibly 12x50 or 10x50…??? Thoughts?? Thanks 😃👍🏻 these would be for Colorado and western elk hunting/glassing where big country packing is tough to bring a spotter for a single person. Thanks again.

[khristineher]

In my experience I found binoculars with image stabilization to be more useful. I have a Leica Trinovod 8x42 which is very clear, I'm sure the Razer UHD could be slightly better but give or take they're probably in the same ball park. I also have a Canon IS 18x50 and when viewing both binoculars the Canon just fulfill my needs more due to stabilizing the image. The jittery of the none stabilizing binocular make it to difficult to view through them. I find the power to stabilize the image overpower a more slightly clear jittery image. That's just my opinion.

[deanmachine]

How did you know I was in the market for binos?

[howiem]

As an amateur astronomer, to all of you apparently rich hunters out there, WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU GUYS SMOKING?? I know you all are prone to say wonderful things when you just dumped $1500 on a binocular (which is a little bitty telescope), but COME ON!! Optics have gotten to the point where any improvements are incremental at best and are accompanied by large increases in price. The law of diminishing returns.

[jamesdutton]

Just don't buy either and get some NL pures.