Razor HD vs Razor UHD

[BigThig09]

Looking into upgrading my binos for next year, and am wondering if the Vortex Razor UHD is worth the price difference over the regular Razor HD? I can save some coin for sure, but if the UHDs are worth it then I don’t mind going that route. Looking at the 12x50 in both.

I have a pretty sweet opportunity at getting a great deal on either one. I would save myself 600 dollars by getting the HDs. Is there that big of a difference in the UHD to justify spending that much extra?

 

[Eastonsgrandpa]

They are better, but they are massive. Chances are you will need a new harness if you get them. If you want better than the HD (not hard to do) look at the Maven B series or Meopta Meostar. Both are about as close to alpha as you’ll get without paying for it.

Haven’t looked at the price of Meopta recently but the Maven I know are several hundred less than the UHD. My friend has the 12x50 and they are fantastic.

If I wasn’t running NL, those two are the direction I would be looking.

 

[cmak]

Looking into upgrading my binos for next year, and am wondering if the Vortex Razor UHD is worth the price difference over the regular Razor HD? I can save some coin for sure, but if the UHDs are worth it then I don’t mind going that route. Looking at the 12x50 in both.

I have a pretty sweet opportunity at getting a great deal on either one. I would save myself 600 dollars by getting the HDs. Is there that big of a difference in the UHD to justify spending that much extra?

I've got a pair of 12x50 HD. Only taken out of box to look out kitchen window a few times. Never been out of the house. I found out I just can't hold them steady enough. Would sell for 900.00 shipped. I want to go back to a 10x50.

 

[flyfisher117]

If the size difference doesn’t other you then yes the UHD is worth the coin. I stuck to the HD for carrying on my chest due to the size of the UHD.

Watch Sierra. Both pop up for significantly less than normal prices.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Agree with above statements. UHD are better but large. I personally think they approach alpha glass and have compared extensively.

For an extra few hundred I’d probably get used ELs though.

 

[JLH3]

I have 10x42 UHD’s. They aren’t small. But their glass is the equal to my dad’s older Geovids and close to my SLC 15’s.

 

[Buglebrush]

Go for the UHD. Although in my opinion 12x is no man's land for Binos. Too much for hand holding, and too little for a dedicated tripod bino. Get the 18's for tripod and 8x32 or 10x42 for your chest. I like the 8x32 paired with 18x56.