This is the kind of review I was looking for. Thank you for the video angle, the comparison of weight and length, and stating where they are made. I am planning to get the Leupold BX-5. I just haven't settled on whether to get the 10x42 or 12x50. I'm not a hunter, I just want to keep it for emergencies and sightseeing.
12x50 have image shake if you’re not a steady hand. 10x50 is perfect all around bino doesn’t image shake and get a better field of view and light transmission especially in low light situations that’s why I went with 10x50 bx-5 santiam hd’s
Fantastic review! Very helpful, thank you for being thorough in your comparison. Both are very solid binos, nothing beats a hands-on test at a Cabela's/Bass Pro Shop/etc. I went with the Leupold BX-4 10x42 and love them.
You hear about vortex's warranty so often because everyone has to use it! I have 3 scopes, an old range finder, and a bino, and 2 of the scopes should be sent back for factory defects
All of my optics, be it scopes or binos, are luepold. Ive got nothing against vortex, but dang luepold makes a good product. Side note: dont waste money on bushnell when things like these exist
You have chosen wisely! Having hunted collected and reloaded for 60+ years and have found Leupold to be the best you can buy for the price you pay for scopes or bino’s period! After 60+ years using them compared to others is incredible! Every Vortex I ever had developed problems and not even through hard use!
Good review, but there is no such thing as a made in the USA vortex or Leupold binocular. Or any brand. Maven B series is assembled in the USA from Japanese components, but that’s as close as you get.
Thank you for your input! Vortex vipers 12x50s are 559$ Leupold bx4 12x50s are 659$ My review is more going over the same level of optics from each company. Thank you for watching and hope you got something useful from the video.
I used to buy Leupold everything, binos, scopes, and range finders. Last year my Leupold range finder stopped working and I called Leupold to see if this was covered under their warranty. Unfortunately they said they do not cover electronics under the warranty. Cool no big deal. I was now in the market for a new range finder now so I decided to call Vortex and see if their warranty covers “electronics” not just the optic. I was informed by multiple Vortex representatives that they will warranty electronics by either replacing them or have to send the existing product in for repair, no questions asked. I called Leupold again and informed them that their competitor would warranty electronics and they don’t. I even went higher up on the ladder and even talked to a supervisor he informed me that they wouldn’t match Vortex warranty for the electrical failure. Ok cool, I was still being civil and politely asked for a discount on a new rangefinder instead of a replacement. They wouldn’t budge on that either, he continued to get more angry over the phone and started bashing Vortex directly. I told him that I would be selling all of my Leupold optics and switching them out with Vortex since they had a better warranty and you didn’t have to fight with them over it. I stated that he just lost a Leupold life long customer and I would be telling other people about the situation. His response was “go ahead and switch then.” This really bothered me that they were willing to let me walk without even offering me maybe 10-25% percent discount on a new range finder. I currently own all Vortex now and have never looked back. Their customer service is top notch and have never had a problem. If you are just entering the game now, I hope this helps you choose a side!
So, this doesn't sound right to me. If your Rangefinder is outside of the 2-Year Published Electronics Warranty; they will offer you a very significant discount on a replacement unit. Something smells fishy....
They were doing their jobs and not risking getting fired. It’s not their fault on company policy. It’s rude to threaten to leave and I know it’s frustrating as a customer, but at the same time got to put yourself in their shoes. They got to put food on the table at the end of the day and not risk their job. Vortex and Leupold are both awesome companies!
Vortex Viper HD good deal when they go in sale again for $299 at Cabela's and Bass Pro. The Vortex Razor HDs were on sale for $500-$600 recently also at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Vortex aren't worth paying regular prices for IMHO.
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You literally answered every question I had about the differences between these two models. Great review!
Thank you!
This is the kind of review I was looking for. Thank you for the video angle, the comparison of weight and length, and stating where they are made. I am planning to get the Leupold BX-5. I just haven't settled on whether to get the 10x42 or 12x50. I'm not a hunter, I just want to keep it for emergencies and sightseeing.
12x50 have image shake if you’re not a steady hand. 10x50 is perfect all around bino doesn’t image shake and get a better field of view and light transmission especially in low light situations that’s why I went with 10x50 bx-5 santiam hd’s
Fantastic review! Very helpful, thank you for being thorough in your comparison. Both are very solid binos, nothing beats a hands-on test at a Cabela's/Bass Pro Shop/etc. I went with the Leupold BX-4 10x42 and love them.
You hear about vortex's warranty so often because everyone has to use it! I have 3 scopes, an old range finder, and a bino, and 2 of the scopes should be sent back for factory defects
All of my optics, be it scopes or binos, are luepold. Ive got nothing against vortex, but dang luepold makes a good product.
Side note: dont waste money on bushnell when things like these exist
You have chosen wisely! Having hunted collected and reloaded for 60+ years and have found Leupold to be the best you can buy for the price you pay for scopes or bino’s period! After 60+ years using them compared to others is incredible! Every Vortex I ever had developed problems and not even through hard use!
Agreed! I have vortex products, but they're on my fun guns. I run leupold on my hunting and SHTF guns because I know they run well all the time
Same
Awesome video thanks man. Good information. I got the bx 5 love them then a cheap pair leupold for truck. Both have been great.
Good review, but there is no such thing as a made in the USA vortex or Leupold binocular. Or any brand. Maven B series is assembled in the USA from Japanese components, but that’s as close as you get.
Which one is better Leupold BX-2 Alpine HD 10x52 mm (181178) or Vortex Diamondback HD 10x50?
Today both price are same
Thank you for the review.
Great review man!
There is a big price diference on the Bios, not a good comparison.
Thank you for your input!
Vortex vipers 12x50s are 559$
Leupold bx4 12x50s are 659$
My review is more going over the same level of optics from each company. Thank you for watching and hope you got something useful from the video.
@@Dirty_H2O Thank you for your response. The prices are closer than what I had peviously viewed.
I used to buy Leupold everything, binos, scopes, and range finders. Last year my Leupold range finder stopped working and I called Leupold to see if this was covered under their warranty. Unfortunately they said they do not cover electronics under the warranty. Cool no big deal.
I was now in the market for a new range finder now so I decided to call Vortex and see if their warranty covers “electronics” not just the optic. I was informed by multiple Vortex representatives that they will warranty electronics by either replacing them or have to send the existing product in for repair, no questions asked.
I called Leupold again and informed them that their competitor would warranty electronics and they don’t. I even went higher up on the ladder and even talked to a supervisor he informed me that they wouldn’t match Vortex warranty for the electrical failure. Ok cool, I was still being civil and politely asked for a discount on a new rangefinder instead of a replacement. They wouldn’t budge on that either, he continued to get more angry over the phone and started bashing Vortex directly. I told him that I would be selling all of my Leupold optics and switching them out with Vortex since they had a better warranty and you didn’t have to fight with them over it. I stated that he just lost a Leupold life long customer and I would be telling other people about the situation. His response was “go ahead and switch then.”
This really bothered me that they were willing to let me walk without even offering me maybe 10-25% percent discount on a new range finder. I currently own all Vortex now and have never looked back. Their customer service is top notch and have never had a problem.
If you are just entering the game now, I hope this helps you choose a side!
So, this doesn't sound right to me. If your Rangefinder is outside of the 2-Year Published Electronics Warranty; they will offer you a very significant discount on a replacement unit. Something smells fishy....
They were doing their jobs and not risking getting fired. It’s not their fault on company policy. It’s rude to threaten to leave and I know it’s frustrating as a customer, but at the same time got to put yourself in their shoes. They got to put food on the table at the end of the day and not risk their job. Vortex and Leupold are both awesome companies!
Vortex Viper HD good deal when they go in sale again for $299 at Cabela's and Bass Pro. The Vortex Razor HDs were on sale for $500-$600 recently also at Cabela's and Bass Pro. Vortex aren't worth paying regular prices for IMHO.
Greetings,
We hope you're doing well.we are reaching out to you on behalf of
Hwishare, an online retailer of fishing and hunting gear. Our Twilite
technology not only provides enhanced visibility in low-light
conditions and darkness but also offers the ability to perceive
objects with vivid colors akin to day time viewing.
We found that your content is highly suited to our products. We would
love to invite you to include and review our products in your content,
an exclusive discount would be given to your audiences. We look
forward to hearing from you.
respectfully,
Hwishare.