Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 vs Vortex Razor HD 10x50
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Quick take: The Vortex Razor HD 10x50 costs $161 less; the Vortex Razor HD 10x50 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 has a wider field of view (426 vs 315 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Razor UHD 8x428.1°
85 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 2.1 school buses
Vortex Razor HD 10x506.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Razor UHD 8x42 | Vortex Razor HD 10x50 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,250 | ~$1,089 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Birding | Hunting |
| Magnification | 8x | 10x |
| Objective | 42mm | 50mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.25mm | 5.0mm |
| Field of view | 426 ft @ 1000 yds | 315 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 18mm | 16.5mm |
| Close focus | 5.5 ft | 10 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 25.2 oz | 28.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 5.1 in | 6.8 x 5.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime (VIP) |
Feature comparison
Vortex Razor UHD 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Vortex Razor HD 10x50
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✓Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter