For ease of use, the spotting scope comparison chart is divided in three price sections, with the higher end spotting scopes first, followed by mid-range spotting scopes, and the most affordable ones last. Manufacturer and model of the scopes are found on the left-hand side, below their images. Along the top, from left to right, are the possible features a scope may have.
Simply follow each row across to find out what features each spotting scope has and other pertinent factors, such as weight and size. The table is sortable, so you can sort each column from lower to higher value, or vice versa. See further explanation below the chart.
Higher End Spotting Scopes
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$854.98
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N/A
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$2,450.00
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$2,649.00
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16 oz.
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53.6 oz.
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70.4 oz.
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13.5 in.
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13.98 in.
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65 mm.
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86 mm.
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88 mm
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80 mm.
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16-48x
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25-75x
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Eyepiece sold separately
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Eyepiece sold separately
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XRPlus fully multi-coated, HD
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Fully multi-coated, ED (extra low dispersion), HD
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ED (extra low dispersion)
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Proprietary coating, HD
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Mid-Range Priced Spotting Scopes
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N/A
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N/A
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$429.99
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$596.95
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97.6 oz.
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16 oz.
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65.6 oz.
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16 in.
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14.4 in.
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15.5 in.
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80 mm.
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60 mm.
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82 mm.
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82 mm.
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20-60x
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15-45x
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20-60x
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20-60x
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Fully multi-coated
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Fully multi-coated, ED (extra low dispersion), HD
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Multi-Coated
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Affordable Spotting Scopes
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$99.90
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$199.00
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$229.00
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$109.79
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8.8
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28.8
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57.6
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13.5
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18
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60
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60
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80
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20-60x
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20-60x
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20-60x
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Fully Coated
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Fully Coated
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Multi-Coated
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Understanding the Spotting Scopes Comparison Chart
This spotting scope comparison chart is arranged by pricing sections, allowing you to quickly and easily pick out the best spotting scopes within your budget and compare their features. Some important features to consider with your next spotting scope purchase are:
Other things to look at:
Spotting Scope Comparison Chart Conclusion
Now that you’ve got a good idea of what features to expect for each price range and the quality of those features within that range, making that next spotting scope purchase should be a little bit easier. A few of these spotting scopes also include extras, such as a table-top tripod or hard and/or soft carrying case. So, once you’ve narrowed down your choices, be sure to see what else may be included by clicking on their links or images.
References & Resources:
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