Vortex Razor HD LHT 8x42 vs Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42
Quick take: The Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 costs $50 less; the Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Vortex Razor HD LHT 8x42 has a wider field of view (414 vs 345 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Vortex Razor HD LHT 8x42 | Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $850 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (600) | 4.8★ (400) |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 414 ft @ 1000 yds | 345 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 17.5mm |
| Close focus | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 22.6 oz | 23 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.9 in | 5.5 x 4.9 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Vortex Razor HD LHT 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter