I own the HDX 16 and 20 I also have a pair of 18 HDXPROs as well as a pair of 15 Mavens and had for a while the Vortex UHD 18s. When someone asks me about what I think about my IS sigs I’m going to just tell them to watch this video because a 2 min conversation isn’t going to cut it there’s too much involved in the topic to just give them a simple answer and this is absolutely what I would say if we both had the time. But my simple answer I give to guys is do you use and always have a tripod with you or handy? If they answer yes....then I say don’t get em. Use your Maven or Swaros or higher quality glass on a tripod. And for me personally I prefer the gen 2 HDXs form factor and lightness in almost every situation. Almost regret buying the PROs even though they are a pleasure to use. I am hiking a lot of miles light and compact is more important to me at the end of the day. Another top notch review by this gentleman

You’re the only review I’ve seen that didn’t get 3+ weeks of battery life. May be the excessive hacked 3rd party face? Probably making it worse

Been waiting for you to do this one! Thank you so much

25:29 say louder for those in the back

Great review as per usual. $600 more for the pro and needing to upgrade my already expensive FHF Fob bino harness to a large size. I'll be going with the regular HDX zulu.

Very curious as to how these compare to the canon IS 10x42 L IS WP binos. With the added weight of the hdx pros the canons don’t seem like a bad option and I’ve heard they have excellent glass too.

This was such an insightful conversation. Been wanting to get into hunting for a while, excited to get out there for my first hunt.

I have a pair of the Gen 2 16x. I think you did a good job of highlighting this, but you can't compare these apples to apples with standard binoculars. The stabilization changes the paradigm of how you're glassing. Leaving tripods behind, glassing more locations as you don't have to get out the tripod or sit down to stabilize yourself, etc. I would also add that each magnification kind of 'punches above its weight'. 16x stable image is like a shaky 20x in it's value to you as a user.

Great review. I have the OG Zulu 6’s and can without a doubt say they are the reason I was able to kill my bull elk this season. I was glassing and for less than half a second saw a rack pop up in a patch of brush. If I had any other glass I would have certainly attributed that to a branch or limb and carried on my way. The fact that the image was so clear and stable left no doubt in my mind that I was a large bull and that’s when I started my stalk in to eventually take him. Big fan and would recommend even the HDX over any other bino no matter the price point. One hand glassing will change your life.

I've been hoping you would do this review since the pros came out. Great review. Cheers.

Great review as always. Was looking for a review comparing all 3 options. Firm handshake.

Love the reviews keep up the great work!

20:25 maybe I’m wrong here, but aren’t you sacrificing more than 20% total viewing area? FOV reduction translated to the circle area is more like 30%+ reduction in total viewing area at 1,000 yds, which is sounding even more significant to me when trying to dissect a hillside. Great review!

Great video. Keep doing what you’re doing. Trusted reviews are hard to find these days.

Have you tried the Stabilized 10x30's? I run both the stabilized 10x and 20x for my glass. Love the combo, the 10's are by far my favorite, the 20's I am just OK with. It's really surprising to see the 10 does not get more love.

I'll be straight with you, I bought the 10x sigs at TAC last year in MI. I love them for whitetail hunting. Yeah the glass isn't stellar, but the stable image is such a huge advantage that I have no regrets buying them.

Sure looks like a paid review since Sig is the only thing on the table. How do these compare to the Canon IS binoculars?

Best reviews out there, hit the nail on the head, I want 8’s.

The 14x50 had a much better-quality image than the 16x50 in my testing. Great review!

Super thorough. Great job! I just reviewed the 16x42 gen 2 on my channel. Amazing technology. One con I had was how the glass reacted to extreme temp condensation (fogging) compared to my razors. Was this something you noticed?

Awesome review! Would love to see MKC and Dagr & Nott

FYI from Outdoorsmans website: "All Gen 2 Carbon Innegra Tripods now ship with the Pro Center Post. The "PCP," as we call it, breaks down into two sections and allows the tripod legs to splay completely flat for shooting."

Is it me or does the Leica have a yellowish tint? Unless it changed... Back in 2013 when i purchase Swaro 1st gen EL Range, i compared it to the Leica Geovid, it had a yellowish tint, one reason i didnt purchase it.

Vortex is made everywhere base on high and low models.

I’ve used so many boot waterproof waxes and creams but for the last 10yrs the Kenetrek waterproof wax just works 100% of the time. I have been doing the same three step boot care you talk about and my boots last forever.

Thank you so much for the very thorough and honest review. So far, still happy with my Black Diamond spot headlamp. Even though the red light is a little weak.

Hahaha "that was a really dumb idea to live in Vancouver and buy a trampoline". Kids are hilarious and this was very enjoyable to watch and listen

Another great review Jay!!

Vortex makes 2 different 15x binos the diamond backs can be picked up on amazon for less than 300 and for the price they are truley amazing ive spotted deer elk and bear out well past 1000 yards

Love your stuff Jay! I’m a binoculars geek and I’ve just heard and looked into these binos that have a larger field of view than the NL pures. Skyrover banner cloud apo. They have a 420’ fov vs the 410 on the nl pures. But they are made in china and cost $500. Needless to say is I’m intrigued. Would love to see a comparison similar to the peax headlamp vs the sovrin video you posted.

Very informative, and great way of teaching. Thanks !

I’ve only used these in the store, but the technology is pretty neat. However, in the $1500 price point, there are options that have lifetime warranties, and my concern is with how long is the stabilizer going to work? When it breaks, is it going to be possible to be repaired?

Hell yeah

Just doing this on my boots too. Obanaufs ftw

Prefect timing. I was just telling myself this morning that I need to clean my boots this weekend

Great stuff bro!!

Covering all the bases year round knowledge thank you 🙏

Great videos love how in depth you always go, thank you. I would love a Swaro 14x52 NL review at some point !

All smiles! Great job Dad! Happy Birthday Esme 🎉🎂🍿🍕

What is your personal opinion on meotpa 15x56. I have an opportunity to purchase a new pair for $1000. Is that a brand that id be happy with for life?

How about the zeiss conquest HDX? I know you reviewed them vs the NL pure and some others but I think they live in this lineup a little better?

Thank you for the great review. Torn between the zeiss and nl pure. Maybe I'll invest for the nl pure. Should be long time investment

I watch and read a tremendous amount of youtube/blog/article form gear reviews and comparisons, I have to say this is one of the highest quality comparisons I have seen from a technical perspective. Very well thought out, great detail in your critique, and not redundant or dull. Very impressed. If I could make a suggestion, I would love to see the chart you’re referencing on screen, and to get some phone-scope imagery on screen of each binocular but glad to have found your channel. I was sold on Maven just from their warranty over Sworo and ziess, superior quality to most if not all competitors, and the price is damn hard to beat

Hi I see ,or at least try to watch all ur reviews, and they r great , .. thanks for that. I am between the leicas ultravid HD+ vs maven b5 12x56, what of those are in 1st place , what would be ur choice? Thanks u and Best regards

Length makes a huge difference in free handing the different glasses. The prism design in each also makes a huge difference. We live behind our 15s down here in Arizona and having spent ample time behind each, I can say the coating on the SLC glass makes animals pop substantially better than the mavens. I’m not saying that you can’t see the same animals with the maven but the definition and how the animals pop compared to the landscape is not comparable . I’d put the mavens in the same class as the zeis conquest 15s.

What about the meopta’s? I apologize if you spoke about them, I haven’t had time to watch the entire video. I picked up the swaros used for $1800, my buddy got a guide deal on the mavens for like $900. The glass quality on the mavens blew me away for the price. They were noticeably brighter than the swaros to both of our eyes. Wonder how the NL 14x52 stack up👍👍

Wow, appreciate the recap! Thanks

Great review! Totally sold me on getting both! Thanks

Great content! Happy you dropped this video today as I am currently geeking on 15s and plan on trying some out and picking up a pair in the next week.

Thanks for the review Jay. I thought those swaros were a no brainer legacy piece. I thought Maven made some good products and now I'll buy mavens for next year's high buck hunt in Washington.