Vortex Razor UHD Lineup Breakdown

This video breaks down all five binocular offerings from Vortex's top-tier Razor UHD binocular line. Chris Neville and GOHUNT Optics Manager Cody Nelson take the time to dive into each individual model and discuss the country and scenarios for which they feel each model is best suited.
Products Featured in this Video:
Vortex Razor UHD 8x42: shop.gohunt.co...
Vortex Razor UHD 10x42 : shop.gohunt.co...
Vortex Razor UHD 10x50: shop.gohunt.co...
Vortex Razor UHD 12x50: shop.gohunt.co...
Vortex Razor UHD 18x56: shop.gohunt.co...
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[@Sagittariustoo]

I recently bought the 18x56 UHD's on sale at a great price. I can hand hold them well enough for a quick identification on a bird but struggle a bit to make out letters on a sign at long range. It's better to let the 18x56 float some while briefly using them instead of holding too long fighting the high magnification; it works pretty well and I don't plan to use them on a tripod for now. The glass seems very brilliant to my eyes, virtually on par with my Zeiss Victory HT 10x42 and Swarovski 10x50.

[@fuenstock]

I like the 12x50 and just use my trekking poles with the quick sticks connectors as a stable base.

[@BC_Hunter]

I have the 12x50’s and I absolutely love them. I don’t find them hard to handle at all.

[@travissingleton5662]

Agreed, I have the 12x50 as well. Can’t go wrong with them. Easy all day glassing.

[@anthonyponnay7836]

I have the 18x56. They are excellent. My only gripe is that the bino case is to short. Once the top flap is stretched over the top it leaves about an inch gap that lets in water and debris. I’m sure it works for all the shorter versions well. Wish they would provide a proper harness that actually fits the product. On the other hand I never take my spotter to field since I purchased these.

[@DudeGuyWho]

I'm using Vortex Diamondback HD 15x56 and SUPER pleased for the $200 I paid. Can use handheld...but recommend tripod if you are going to be holding for a long while.

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Cody is the man! Definitely knows his optic! 👍🏻😃 I highly recommend razor lineup for binoculars. 10x42s uhd are awesome! I’m not knocking Swarovski or Zeiss but for the dollar value the uhds are totally an excellent value; I do have some zeiss rifle scopes and love them too. I don’t feel like I’m missing out from an ocular aspect by spending another $2k for Swarovskis. Don’t get me wrong; respectfully buy the best glass you can but for me the value and my eyes love love love the uhd lineup. I highly recommend. I have a set of 12x50s and 10x42s. So true, you will either be a spotting scope guy or bino tripod guy. I fell into that trap. Bought a spotting scope and didn’t like it. Get a smaller bino for glassing and also a bigger set to tripod for long distances. Save you a lot of money in the future. Spotting scopes are expensive and one eye use can fatigue more. JMO. Hope this helps. I know guys are “gearing up” for elk and mule deer seasons. Also, bow hunters. Get 8x42 or 10x42. You might spot elk but spot and stalk isn’t gonna be three miles away, usually. Spotting scopes are for rifle hunters. Save your money or spend it on something else. Hope this helps. 👍🏻😃

[@GOHUNT]

Cody is the man! Definitely some good points there.

[@Alberta_MTN_Bear]

I would love to hear Cody Nelson and Omer Hrbinic talk about optics. Just finished listening to a podcast called “seeing through the b*llsh!t” and basically how any glass manufacturer other than Leica, Steiner or Swaro, are REALLY, not the quality they claim to be. I have multiple vortex products and love every single one of them. Cody is knowledgeable and personally, I find any optic that you can use to hunt with clarity, is great in the back country. That’s just me though.

[@michaeltubbs2493]

Great video great break down good info thanks for sharing!

[@GOHUNT]

Thanks for watching, Michael!

[@fritzd2116]

I have heard nothing but praise for the Razor UHD line? Even though I’m a dyed in the wool Swarovski and Zeiss fan, I’m really tempted by the Razor?

[@perryknetter8577]

Great video Chris very informative and Cody knows his stuff with the product God's going to bless you with more than a 100 k 🙏 God's Blessings

[@GOHUNT]

Thank, Perry! We are getting closer and closer 🙏

[@perryknetter8577]

Great video very informative God's Blessings to EHJ

[@RyanRammel]

Super helpful video. Many thanks!

[@tomsprader1785]

Best pair of binoculars i've ever owned, but the case is amazing, the straps are despicable

[@chrisnunez2911]

Have the 12s UHD. Love them. Had an itch for 8s so bought the viper hds due to budget. 8s are indeed a game changer on tri pod due to FOV. Love em both. Cant wait to pass vipers down to daughter and get some UHD 8s and eventually some SWAROS. Good luck this coming season.

[@GOHUNT]

Good Luck to you too!

[@Paultricounty]

The interesting thing is that the light transmission on the HD is almost the same as the UHD even though it has AK prisms. I wonder why that is.

[@user-qx6dd9wm1e]

我也想知道！

[@rpw77]

I’m curious if you guys know how the UHDs stack up to the Maven B.5s. With the same prism, any experience?

[@GOHUNT]

Hi! You can always send us an email to [e-mail]. Cody, our awesome optics manager, can help you out based on your preferences and needs.

[@melvinsacromentoe]

Do you feel like the UHD competes with true alpha glass or is that still another category

[@aarons307]

Though a nice glass, the UHD is not an alpha glass. I found the resolution dropped off in a UHD 10x50 after 300 or 400 yds when comparing to a Swarovski 10x50. The clarity throughout the depth of field was not as good in the UHD than the Swaro was. Everyone's eyes are different though, so you have to try them all when shopping.

[@jakemcallister5654]

Took mine back after one season after the focus ring locked up in freezing temps. Not alpha glass

[@melvinsacromentoe]

@@aarons307 thanks

[@shane3978]

I want a 10x binocular but having a hard time deciding 10x42 or 10x50. I hunt out west. Will be my chest binoculars along with using them on a tripod. If you had to choose one, which would it be?

[@Texas_G_Longhorns]

For the money I’d stick with Razor HD lineup. With the exception of the better glass pack my eyes really don’t tell the difference between my HD 10x42 and the UHD 10x42.

[@Ranger_k16]

I cant even imagine how much better these must be than the HD series for that price

[@clarencemaximum8553]

I have the 18x56 which tripod do you guys recommend? I was thinking sirui 1204 sk

[@GOHUNT]

Hi, Clarence! Send an email to [e-mail] with all of your preferences and needs. Our amazing optics manager, Cody, will reach out to you with some options!

[@nickperez5619]

I’m torn between the razor uhd 18 power and the swaro btx system ….. anyone do any good side by side comparisons?

[@ESC-AZ88]

Why didn’t you make this video years ago when they were released?

[@GOHUNT]

Hi Estevan! This line-up was released last year. We like to work with the models as much as possible to get a good understanding on them before making videos on them. But we hear you and will work on getting these videos out sooner!

[@jslull]

Would the 18x56 fit in a standard large Bino harness? Marsupial or mystery ranch ideally

[@GOHUNT]

Hi Jordan! Cody Nelson here: Both brands are great! You can't go wrong with either. We do recommend the large for the 18x56s.

[@watsonthomas8674]

People who are buying $1500 binoculars aren’t using the vortex provided chest harness imo they obviously want really good stuff which the vortex case is not

[@gabefirstraised1373]

Is this the lineup that was released last year?

[@GOHUNT]

Hi Gabe. Yes it is.

[@DudeGuyWho]

7:04 Totally cuts him off again.

[@trident8872]

One thing I want to add day by day Vortex UHD s raising their products price but the material and quality is remain the same

[@richardkramer1094]

When I was shopping for a new set of binoculars I skipped over the Vortex line simply because they are just too bulky and big. I went with a set of Leupold BX-5 Santium HD 12x50 because they fit in my Sitka bino chest harness easily. I can mount them on a tripod or use them handheld without a problem and as far as I’m concerned those Leupolds do everything I ask of them. My spotter is a Sightron 20-50x80 and has the best glass on the market as do all my Sightron rifle scopes. I have looked through a lot of glass in my 62 years and I find Sightron and Leupold to be some of the best on the market. I do have a Vortex rifle scope but it is sitting in the shelf because it wasn’t worth the money I paid for it and it doesn’t do the job it was intended for.

[@ajbehne5434]

Do not get these binos!.. I got a pair of 10x 50’s and you won’t be able to go anywhere with out having to find them and put them in the truck. You’ll also never be able to buy another pair of binoculars. So unless you want the best pair of binoculars you’ll ever own and never want to buy cheap optics ever again don’t buy these!

[@trident8872]

Hey! I have a question why vortex doesn't mention on their website product wise which bino and scope has what type of prism and glass??