Vortex Razor HD 8x42 vs Vortex Razor HD 10x42
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Quick take: The Vortex Razor HD 8x42 costs $19 less; the Vortex Razor HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Vortex Razor HD 8x42 has a wider field of view (388 vs 362 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Razor HD 8x427.4°
78 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.9 school buses
Vortex Razor HD 10x426.9°
72 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.8 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Razor HD 8x42 | Vortex Razor HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$980 | ~$999 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.3mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 388 ft @ 1000 yds | 362 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17.5mm | 16.5mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 24.2 oz | 24.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.1 in | 5.9 x 5.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Razor HD 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Vortex Razor HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter