Jessica Riconscente

Best Binoculars of 2024

What are the best binoculars? We took 16 different models through rigorous outdoor testing to find out. We went...

Editors' Choice

Vortex Viper HD 8x42 Review

Hitting a near-perfect balance between price and quality, this is a great pair of bins for enthusiastic wildlife...

Editors' Choice

Zeiss Victory SF 10x42 Review

This is an incredible pair of binos that offers a premium experience at a premium price, but a couple of other premium...

Editors' Choice

Nikon Monarch M7 10x42 Review

With good clarity and brightness, this model can definitely improve the quality of your next wildlife walk. However...

Best Buy

Vortex Diamondback HD 8x42 Review

Offering potentially the best price-to-performance ratio of any bins currently on the market, this model is a great...

Best Buy

Celestron Nature DX 8x42 Review

For those seeking a low cost introduction to birdwatching, or those that want an inexpensive way to get a better look...

Best Buy

Nikon Trailblazer ATB Waterproof 10x25 Review

A decent option for good clarity in a compact format.

Top Pick

Vortex Diamondback HD 8x28 Review

If you're looking for binos that are both inexpensive and lightweight, look no further. These tiny optics pack an...

Adorrgon 12x42 HD Review

Lackluster performances across many of our test metrics leaves a lot to be desired. You'll want to look elsewhere.

Bushnell H20 10x42 Review

We were uninspired by this pair of binoculars that provided poor performance and collimation.

Nocs Provisions 8x25 Waterproof Review

Everyone wants to see an underdog win, but the performance of these budget binoculars is on par with the price point.

Swarovski EL 8.5x42 Review

Crystal lenses and thoughtful design touches make the Swarovski EL the best binoculars you can buy. If you want the...

Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 Review

An affordable pair of binoculars that failed to impress where it matters most.

Leica Noctivid 10x42 Review

Leica offers top-of-the-line optical quality in the Noctivid, but slightly misses the mark on a couple of design...

Nikon Monarch M5 8x42 Review

Combing great optical quality and exceptional brightness with a mid-tier price, these binoculars are a decent option...