Vortex Razor HD 10x42 vs Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x42

Quick take: The Vortex Razor HD 10x42 costs $1 less; the Vortex Razor HD 10x42 has a wider field of view (362 vs 345 ft @ 1000 yds).

Field of view, to scale

you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Razor HD 10x426.9°
72 ft wide at 200 yds 1.8 school buses
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x426.6°
69 ft wide at 200 yds 1.7 school buses

Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration

SpecVortex Razor HD 10x42Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x42
Approx. price~$999~$1,000
Rating
Use caseHuntingHunting
Magnification10x10x
Objective42mm42mm
Exit pupil4.2mm4.2mm
Field of view362 ft @ 1000 yds345 ft @ 1000 yds
Eye relief16.5mm16.5mm
Close focus6 ft6.6 ft
PrismRoofRoof
GlassHDHD
CoatingFully Multi-CoatedFully Multi-Coated
Weight24.8 oz25.2 oz
Dimensions5.9 x 5.1 in5.9 x 4.7 in
WarrantyLifetime (VIP)Limited Lifetime

Feature comparison

Vortex Razor HD 10x42

  • ED Glass
  • Phase-Corrected
  • Dielectric Coating
  • Waterproof
  • Fogproof
  • Image Stabilized
  • Tripod Adaptable
  • Magnesium Body
  • Locking Diopter

Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x42

  • ED Glass
  • Phase-Corrected
  • Dielectric Coating
  • Waterproof
  • Fogproof
  • Image Stabilized
  • Tripod Adaptable
  • Magnesium Body
  • Locking Diopter