In these binoculars with rangefinder reviews, we will look at the two different types of binoculars with rangefinders: laser and internal.

These are very different rangefinders, both in application and performance. Of course, each has pros and cons, but it depends on where and how you use them that determines whether internal or laser rangefinder binoculars are the right choice for you.

With that key point in mind, we’ll break down this review into two sections, laser rangefinder binoculars, and internal rangefinder binoculars. 

We will discuss the benefits of both types and provide a fair comparison of each specific binocular we’ll review. This should help you determine what are the best binoculars with rangefinders for you.

Binoculars with Laser Rangefinders 2024

Two primary features distinguish internal rangefinder binoculars from laser rangefinder binoculars. The first is price; the second is how far out you can accurately range.

Laser rangefinders are equipped with all of the features of a high-end pair of binoculars and those of a top-notch rangefinder. This gives them greater range and accuracy (as there’s a smaller chance of human error in calculations of range) and is what makes them cost considerably more than binoculars with an internal rangefinder.

Below, we’ll take a look at a few of the best laser rangefinder binoculars on the market and follow up with a more affordable pair -though still high performing. But we’ll start with our top pick: the Leica Geovid Rangefinder Binoculars.

Our Pick: Leica Geovid Rangefinder Binoculars

The Leica Geovid Rangefinder Binoculars are an impressive combination of superior optics, long distance ranging (up to 2000 yards,) and the functionality of a built-in ballistics computer.

It has a magnification of 10x with an objective lens size of 42mm. While that objective lens size doesn’t seem like much, it’s important to remember that these are fully multicoated HD fluoride lenses with a phase-corrected Perger Porro prism. So, even with that slightly smaller objective lens size, the image quality of this product is on an entirely different playing field than other binoculars. Regardless of low light, every view will provide you with true color images with sharp, high-contrast details and no color aberration.

This pair of laser range finder binoculars have a nitrogen-filled magnesium housing that makes it water- and fog-proof and contributes to durability while keeping the weight down.

The rubber armor of the housing further adds to its strength and ruggedness. Leica’s High Durable Coating (HDC) and AquaDura coating are on every exposed lens surface to keep them moisture free in wet conditions and to keep dirt and dust from building up on the lenses.

Included in the electro-optics are an inclinometer, barometer, and thermometer.

The built-in ballistic computer can consider atmospheric conditions and user input on their rifle’s zero distance and ballistic curve for the caliber they’re using. This is further paired with the distance as well as the angle of the user in relation to the target to provide you with the most accurate ranging data possible. There are 12 ballistic curves to choose from, with more being uploadable via the included microSD card.

These binoculars measure 4 inches by 8 inches by 8 inches and weigh 3 pounds.

Runner-Up: Bushnell Fusion Laser Rangefinder Binoculars

While the other contenders in this laser rangefinder binoculars review cost a couple of thousand dollars or more, we found a pair that cost less than a thousand yet has the high-performance features you would expect.

The Bushnell Fusion Binoculars with Laser Rangefinder have a 12x magnification power with a 50mm RainGuard HD objective lens, making them a powerful pair of binoculars to help you see at a distance. They have fully multi-coated optics and PC-3 phase corrected BAK-4 prism to provide clear images with bright color contrast and edge-to-edge details.

These binoculars are fully waterproof and fog-proof, thanks to that RainGuard coating. They have a long eye relief of 16mm with a field of view of 252 feet at 1000 yards.

The Angle Range Compensation has a bow mode, providing you with a “shoots-like” horizontal distance, and a rifle mode, providing bullet drop and holdover up to 199 inches.

It has general ranging capabilities between 10 and 1760 yards, with the bow mode being optimum between 10 and 99 yards. You can customize the sight in the distance and choose from three selective targeting modes: automatic scan, bullseye, and brush mode.

The matrix display provides perfect viewing in all light conditions, without interfering with the quality of the optics.

Also Great: Steiner 10×50 Military Binoculars Laser Rangefinder

The Steiner 10×50 Military Binoculars Laser Rangefinder BRF 398 are a mean pair of laser range finding binoculars suitable for a wide variety of applications.

They have a magnification of 10x with 50mm mil-spec objective lenses. The BAK-4 Porro prism ensures that you’ll have accurate depth perception with crisp, detailed images, while that wide objective lens size guarantees those images will be bright.

The housing is pressure filled with dry nitrogen and completely sealed to make these binoculars fog-proof, dust-proof, and submersible to a depth of 16 feet.

The rangefinder in these bad boys has an accuracy of 5% at 1600 yards, though depending on the environment and atmospheric conditions you may be able to see accurately at further than that. Accuracy is within a yard at 380 yards.

These laser rangefinder binoculars are designed to meet and exceed mission-critical levels for surveillance tasks. That makes them versatile in their applications as they’re built to perform at a high level despite less-than-ideal conditions. 

When Mother Nature throws her worst at you, and the wilderness seems bent on taking you down, these are the binoculars you can trust to have your back and deliver every time.

Honorable Mention: Zeiss Laser Range Finder Binoculars

Zeiss binoculars and spotting scopes are world-renowned for their superior optics, and these Carl Zeiss Victory Laser Range Finding Binoculars are no exception.

They have a 10x magnification with a 45 mm dielectric mirror coated objective lens. The lenses are also coated in a Lotutec layer to protect them from scratches and dust.

These binoculars are ergonomically designed to make them comfortable to use, with a lighter weight, ideal balance, twist-up eye cups, and a 15.5 mm eye relief to make them easier to use while wearing glasses.

The rangefinder on these binoculars is accurate between 10 and 1300 yards. They also have an integrated ballistic computer that allows you to input the ballistic curve and the sight-in distance to provide you with the most accurate statistics possible.

They are waterproof and fog proof, with approximately 10,000 hours of battery life. They have a close focus of 18 feet with a field of view of 330 feet at 1000 yards. They measure 5.3 inches by 6.6 inches and weigh just over 2 pounds.

They come back with a lifetime warranty on the optics, a five-year warranty on all electronic components, a 2-year warranty on all camera components, and a one-year warranty on the lens caps, carrying straps, and all other accessories.

Binoculars with Internal Rangefinder 2024

Binoculars with an internal rangefinder work via reticle.

That means that when you look through the lenses, you’ll see hash marks as you would with a mil dot rifle scope or spotting scope.

Using the mil-dot system, you can accurately calculate the distance between you and your target, but the keyword there is “calculate.”

These aren’t the type of binoculars you can easily pick up and begin using. It takes practice to get used to doing the calculations in your head, but after a while, the mil-dot system can become second nature, and you won’t even have to think about it. That’s when you really get the most out of using a mil dot rifle scope, so having a pair of binoculars with internal rangefinder can help you to practice and get more comfortable using a reticle to measure distance to your target.

What makes these great hunting binoculars with rangefinders is also the internal compass and the rugged construction.

These internal rangefinder binoculars are all waterproof, with many of them buoyant -meaning they’ll float if you drop them in the marsh or lake while duck hunting.

These binoculars are perfect for all-weather use. They won’t fog up or mold inside as the water just won’t affect them.

Our top pick for binoculars with internal rangefinder is the Bushnell Binoculars with Internal Rangefinder and Compass.

Our Pick: Bushnell Marine Range Finding Binoculars

While these Bushnell binoculars with rangefinder are technically meant for marine use, their rugged construction and features make them perfect for use while hunting.

These are the kind of binoculars you want to take with you when it’s the last day of the season, pouring, but you’re still determined to bring in that deer. They’re the kind of binoculars to throw in your flat bottom boat as you push off in the early morning mist, silently making your way to that hidden spot the geese favor at this time of year.

These Bushnell rangefinder binoculars have a magnification of 7x with a wide 50mm UV-coated objective lens. This is a useful magnification that will give you a clear view of that buck as he breaks through the brush and saunters into that open spot.

The wide objective lens and HD quality multicoated optics produce bright images with precise details regardless of the light conditions. And if you need to count the tines on that buck, the BAK-4 Porro Prism provide crisp details while contributing to a lighter weight.

Nitrogen purging makes these ranging binoculars waterproof and fog proof, but they’re also hermetically sealed to further keep out any moisture.

Rugged rubber armor housing provides shock resistance and makes for a no-slip grip. But if you should drop them, these binoculars will float in water.

They have a field of view (FOV) of 350 feet at 1000 yards and a compass in the left eye. They measure 9.5 inches by 8.7 inches by 3.9 inches and weigh 2.3 pounds.

Runner-Up: Barska Battalion Range Finder Binoculars

The Barska Battalion Range Finder Binoculars have one of the most impressive eye reliefs we’ve ever seen.

At one inch (that’s 25.4 mm) eye relief, those who wear glasses will have an easy and comfortable time using these ranging binoculars.

They have a magnification of 7x which is an excellent standard magnification for hunting. The wide 50mm objective lens allows for functional use in low light conditions, making these ideal for those overcast days or early morning fogs. Fully multi-coated optics and BAK-4 prism further ensure a bright image with great depth perception and high contrast detail.

Fully waterproof and fog proof, these binoculars are made to withstand severe conditions. They feature rugged rubber armor housing to provide shock resistance and to help prevent it from slipping out of your hands in wet conditions. They have a close focus of 16.04 feet and a field of view of 393 feet at 1000 yards.

Both the internal rangefinder and compass are made to meet military standards, so you can be sure that the quality is there and that you’ll be able to switch comfortably between this reticle and that of your mil-dot rifle scope.

The eyepieces can be individually focused, which is a great feature for those who have one eye stronger than the other. These binoculars come with a carrying case, neck strap, lens caps, and a lens cloth. They measure 8 inches by 8 inches by 7.5 inches and weigh 3.4 pounds.

Also Great: Coleman Signature Waterproof Rangefinder Binoculars

The Coleman Signature CS750WPIF are an affordable pair of binoculars with range finder that have the durability to perform well for many years.

They have a 7x and 50mm objective lens magnification, which is on par with the other internal rangefinder binoculars in this review. Fully multi-coated optics and BAK-4 prism provide crisp and bright images, while the nitrogen-purged housing prevents fogging and further helps prevent moisture-related issues that would impact their life expectancy.

These binoculars with rangefinder have a field of 396 feet at 1000 yards to give you a good view of what’s out there.

Completely waterproof, these ranging binoculars will float should you drop them in water. They also have a relative brightness of 51 and a twilight index of 18.71. The internal rangefinder uses the mil-dot system, allowing for an easy transition between these binoculars and your mil-dot spotting scope or mil-dot rifle scope.

The mil-dot system is excellent if you really want to take your accuracy to the next level, as becoming fluent and not needing to rely on charts or doing the calculations in your head is an advanced skill. There is a button to illuminate the compass for easy reading at any time of the day.

These binoculars with internal rangefinder come with a deluxe carrying case with easy-release buckles and a shoulder strap. They measure 3.1 inches by 5.9 inches by 8.3 inches and weigh just 2 pounds.

Honorable Mention: Ohuhu Binoculars with Rangefinder and Compass

Unfortunately, this product has been DISCONTINUED.

The Ohuhu 10×50 Waterproof Hunting Binoculars with Rangefinder are a rugged solution that almost beg to be taken out in the worst weather conditions imaginable.

Fully waterproof and dustproof, these binoculars are nitrogen filled to eliminate fogging and prevent mold from developing inside the lenses.

The 10x magnification range provides a clear field of view of 396 feet at 1000 yards. The objective lenses are 50mm, contributing to a bright image with high contrast in low-light conditions. The BAK-4 prism adds to that bright, clear image with sharp details.

The internal rangefinder and compass are complimented with illumination to allow you to use them comfortably, regardless of lighting conditions. The internal rangefinder is a reticle rangefinder, which enables you to calculate the distance between you and your target. It does require some practice to get comfortable using a reticle and doing the simple calculation, but after a while, it will become second nature, and you’ll know how far away your target is at a glance.

These binoculars with a rangefinder for hunting come with a rugged carrying case with a detachable flotation strap that attaches directly to the frame to ensure they won’t sink if accidentally dropped in water.

The eyepieces are individually adjustable. They measure 7.5 inches by 6 inches by 2.4 inches and weigh 1.78 pounds.

What are the Best Binoculars with Rangefinder?

As you can see from the above reviews, comparing internal and laser rangefinder binoculars isn’t fair. They are very different types that exist in their own category. To truly find the best rangefinder binoculars, remember just what kind of user you are and where you’ll likely utilize them. You want to avoid later discovering that your chosen pair was too much or insufficient for your needs.

Again, according to our research, these are the best options for each range-finding binoculars:

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References & Resources

• Carson, Official Brand Website.
• Nikon, Official Brand Website.
• Bushnell, Official Brand Website.
• Steiner, Official Brand Website.
• Leica, Official Brand Website.
• Zeiss, Official Brand Website.
• Ohuhu, Official Brand Website.
• Barska, Official Brand Website.
• Coleman, Official Brand Website.
• Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder, Science.gov