Are Vortex Razor Binoculars Worth the $ Over Viper?

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Looking to buy 10 x 42.

 

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Has anyone purchased the Razor model?

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I've owned the 10X 42 Razor, had an issue with the one of the eyecups and traded it in for the 10x50 Razor. Both latest gen HD models. Excellent no hassle customer service from vortex when I had the issue with the 10x42. Gave me full retail credit for the 42s so I just had to pay the retail difference to get into the 50s. Really good glass for the money. Razors are definitely a step above the Viper glass in low light and viewing long range.

However, I sold the 10x50 Razor binoculars and now have the 10x32 Meopta Meostar B1 HD. Actually the Cabelas version of the Meopta called the "Instinct Euro HD". Same exact optic in Cabelas clothing. The Meopta glass is on another level above the Razor glass. Better resolution, contrast, abberation control, better everything. Being the Meopta B1 HD and Razor are priced the same, I would definitely recommend the Meopta over the Vortex Razor. Hands down better glass in all weather and lighting conditions. The Meopta B1 offers TRUE Alpha level glass at an amazing price.

I've also owned the Razor 16-48x65mm spotting scope. Sold that and now I own the Meopta Meostar S2 HD 20-70x82mm. Same story. Meopta glass is on a whole 'nother level than anything Vortex is producing at any price point.

 

[JBT47]

I've owned the 10X 42 Razor, had an issue with the one of the eyecups and traded it in for the 10x50 Razor. Both latest gen HD models. Excellent no hassle customer service from vortex when I had the issue with the 10x42. Gave me full retail credit for the 42s so I just had to pay the retail difference to get into the 50s. Really good glass for the money. Razors are definitely a step above the Viper glass in low light and viewing long range.

However, I sold the 10x50 Razor binoculars and now have the 10x32 Meopta Meostar B1 HD. Actually the Cabelas version of the Meopta called the "Instinct Euro HD". Same exact optic in Cabelas clothing. The Meopta glass is on another level above the Razor glass. Better resolution, contrast, abberation control, better everything. Being the Meopta B1 HD and Razor are priced the same, I would definitely recommend the Meopta over the Vortex Razor. Hands down better glass in all weather and lighting conditions. The Meopta B1 offers TRUE Alpha level glass at an amazing price.

I've also owned the Razor 16-48x65mm spotting scope. Sold that and now I own the Meopta Meostar S2 HD 20-70x82mm. Same story. Meopta glass is on a whole 'nother level than anything Vortex is producing at any price point.

I’ll 2nd the above. Had the Razor binos...Meoptas are better. And yes, the Razor is worth the price difference over the Viper.