Meopro HD vs Leupold BX-4

[WoodChuck]

I want a new set of binoculars in the $500 range to be used for western big game hunting. In my search I have found these two sets that have good reviews and are similar in price. I’m not able to compare them without just purchasing both, so I am posting here to ask for opinions.

Meopta Meopro HD 10X42

Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD 10x42

 

[Hoodie]

Following.

I´ve heard people say the BX-4 compares favorably to the Razor HD and Conquest. I know Doug from Cameraland always sings the praises of the Meopro.

The options in the $500-600 range these days are getting really good.

I think the BX-4 might be made by Kamakura in Japan. They make a lot of the better known models in the $1K range.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Also consider the Kowa BD II's. Similar optical quality to the Meopro with a wider FOV

 

[JGTWI]

I have looked through Meopro and the BX-4’s; I have the BX-4 in 8x42.

The Meopro probably felt like it was built a little better, but I prefer the view out of the Leupold’s.

If you can find a used Meostar, I’d go with those though. I’m a big Meopta fan, but wasn’t that impressed with the Meopro.

 

[WoodChuck]

Thanks Hoodie. You're right, there are several good binos in this price range which is great, but also makes it a bit more difficult to choose just one.

 

[WoodChuck]

Thank you for the Kowa BD II suggestion Doug.
FOV is not the only thing to consider, but an interesting comparison.

FOV 10x models...
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD 10x42 FOV- 326' @ 1000y
Meopta Meopro HD 10x42 FOV- 351' @ 1000y
Kowa BD II 10x42 Wide Angle XD FOV- 378' @ 1000y

Just for comparison.
Meopta MeoStar B1.1 10x42 HD FOV- 331' @ 1000y

And for fun, the FOV 8x models...
Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD 8x42 FOV- 368' @ 1000y
Meopta Meopro HD 8x42 FOV- 377' @ 1000y
Kowa BD II 8x42 Wide Angle XD FOV- 429' @ 1000y

 

[Schroedernd]

What did you end up with? I'm in the market for a $500 pair as well

 

[Fourteen]

IMO hard to beat the BX-4 in that price range


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