8x32 Binocular Mega Review Grouptest

[bigsteve]

This was hands down the best review I have ever seen on any product comparison. Thank You for sharing.

[deathdal]

This has to be the best review i have seen for binoculars, thanks for a great review

[thenextonein]

Aweome job! I am in the market right now for a solid, high quality pair of this type of binoculars in these price points. I loves your honest ''I actually have experience with these'' type of review. There are so, so many videos out there where someone is basically just reading directly, word for word off of a product description that they cut and paste off the companies website. I really appreciate the hard work and long hours spent testing and breaking it all down. After watching I now have a truilly informed mindset to go out there and find what is best for me and what I am looking for. This isn't telling me what to buy or sell me anything. It's a real review based on experience. It's been super refreshing to come accross a video like this. I wish all reviews could be a 10 out of 10. Thanks a lot! :)

[keiwee]

Really useful - your diligence and plain speaking is much appreciated

[wmm]

Absolutely highest level elite review style and delivery. This analysis approach can't be topped. The clear and logical decision structuring was as good as it gets! The amount of effort put into this presentation is much appreciated. THIS is how you do a detailed comparison review. You walk away feeling you have months of personal hands-on knowledge packaged into 45 minutes from a trusted expert that REALLY put these binoculars through their paces. Thanks a lot! 10+ out of 10.

[pierreaccard]

I was totally at a loss. Thanks for this very useful, clear, complete and sincere review.

[BDX]

Thank you, that was very helpful. I'm buying my first pair of binoculars and didn't have a clue what to go for so have been binge watching YouTube videos to try to figure out what I should be going for. I want them for when out walking or cycling just for generally looking at wildlife or anything interesting in the distance. Your sheer enthusiasm was pushing me to go for the Nikon Monarch 7s but I can't really justify the cost (although Jessops currently have them on offer for £249) and found a pair of the next best, the Viking Merlins, for £160 so bought those. I'm very pleased with them.

[SarahCromack-em]

Really helpful thank you, my brain is mid exploding trying to do all this research myself, so seeing what you have done is really useful thank you :)

[nativedoll]

Where is the spreadsheet I’d like to use it to compare

[uperrsc]

FYI - Vortex upgraded the model tested here and designate the new model as the Diamondback HD.

[kennykoalabear]

A rather long & comprehensive review of many binoculars, greatly appreciated. Have searched YouTube on several occasions & not come across a review where a potential buyer got a lot of info. on what to look for in a good pair of binos. So congrats on attempting this not so easy task. I thought you compared & contrasted all the competing binos rather well. This was the class of binos I settled on for birding (primarily) but also great for quality images when travelling. I managed to check out the M7's in the shops & thought they were a quality pair though not able to view them outdoors. Because I wear glasses I needed a long eye relief as possible & so I settled on the GPO's Evolve 3x32's. Not had a chance to test them out in the field yet but hope they're at least the equal of the M7's. Look forward to your future reviews.

[maff]

This appeared in my recommendations, no idea why (thanks YouTube algorithm!) I’ve gone from not being interested in binoculars to searching t’internet for the best deal on monarchs 7s lol! Great review!

[lonediceman]

Very comprehensive and insightful review. So much choice it was very confusing for a beginner. This review really helped me narrow down the models. Tested the Nikons and the Opticrons at a local shop. As mentioned in the video incredibly similar and both excellent. I wear glasses and the Nikons were perfectly usable even with the shorter eye relief but the Opticrons felt better and won out in the end. Thank you for making the video.

[ronhouser]

Thank you for your great review of these 8x32 binoculars, John. Let me tell you why I am ordering the Opticron Travellers rather than the NIkon Monarch 7. I wear eyeglasses so it's all about the eye relief, and the 15.1 mm of the Nikons are just inadequate. I find that I need at least 17mm with my eyeglasses and the Opticrons have an excellent 19mm eye relief. Coupled with a 429 feet field of view that makes the Opticrons the best choice for me.

[gordibito]

Love this size of these binoculars. They are light and super easy to carry. They are my go-to size for everyday walks and hikes. I have the Nikon 7 in 8x and love them. Thanks for the video.

[milesgthomas]

Opticron Traveller BGA ED 8 x 32 all the way for me. I highly recommend auditioning one if you get the chance, you won't be disappointed. Appreciations for the comprehensive review.

[martyn]

Thank you, John, that was brilliant. Very comprehensive. I've been going round in circles this week trying to decide on a pair of 8 x 32s for my hiking and nature-loving partner (her first binoculars). I haven't decided between the Kestrels and the Monarchs. I would prefer to buy a UK made product but am also tempted by the better performance of the Monarch. Thanks again!

[dangle]

Bought the M7 7 years ago. Nice to watch your review and get confirmation of that buy

[souldreamer]

May I have the link to the spreadsheet?

[robg]

Exactly the review vid that I was looking for. Well done. Have had a brilliant 10x42 Minox set for years and cheap olympus compacts for the pocket, but I'm looking for an 8x32 light weight set as a bit friendlier to the shoulders in the field than the >800g Minox. Although this is a few years old, the models are mostly still current. Saved me doing the spreadsheet myself !