Vortex Viper HD 10x50 vs Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42
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Quick take: The Vortex Viper HD 10x50 costs $30 less; the Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 has a wider field of view (336 vs 288 ft @ 1000 yds); the Vortex Viper HD 10x50 gathers more light with a larger 50mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Vortex Viper HD 10x505.5°
58 ft wide at 200 yds
Hawke Frontier ED X 10x426.4°
67 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.7 school buses
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Vortex Viper HD 10x50 | Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$530 | ~$560 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | Hunting | Hunting |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 50mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 5.0mm | 4.2mm |
| Field of view | 288 ft @ 1000 yds | 336 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 17mm | 15mm |
| Close focus | 6 ft | 8.2 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | ED |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 28.6 oz | 25.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 5.4 in | 5.5 x 4.8 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime (VIP) | Lifetime |
Feature comparison
Vortex Viper HD 10x50
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter
Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter