GPO Passion ED 10x42 vs GPO Passion HD 10x42
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Quick take: The GPO Passion ED 10x42 costs $370 less; the GPO Passion HD 10x42 has a wider field of view (345 vs 336 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
GPO Passion ED 10x426.4°
67 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
GPO Passion HD 10x426.6°
69 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | GPO Passion ED 10x42 | GPO Passion HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$430 | ~$800 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Birding |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 4.2mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 336 ft @ 1000 yds | 345 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 16mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 6.6 ft | 5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | ED | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.6 oz | 24 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 5.0 in | 5.5 x 4.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
GPO Passion ED 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
GPO Passion HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter