Best overall PSE Sicario $1999
Highest overall score (95/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
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Best Compound Bows (2026)
8 compound bows compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
The best overall compound bow is PSE Sicario ($1999). The best value compound bow is Bear Redeem ($1299.99). The cheapest is Bear Redeem at $1299.99. 8 compound bows compared from $1299.99 to $1999 across 8 brands — every figure sourced, updated July 2026.
As of 2026-07-11
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest compound bows is Bear Redeem at $1299.99; across 7 models the median price is $1569 ($1299.99–$1999), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-07-11. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/compound-bows/ Our data Our pay-blind pick across the 8 compound bows we ranked is PSE Sicario — the Platinum-tier leader on specs-per-dollar, never price or placement. Category Champions, as of August 2026.
Which compound bow should you buy?
Three buyer-intent picks from the algorithmic ranking below — no paid placement.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified 2026-07-11; live price may differ.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Bear Redeem at $1299.99 (US MSRP $1,299.99 stated verbatim on the official Bear Archery product page (bare bow, premium Legend Series, SKU AV6KA80026R; all color/hand/draw-weight variants listed at $1,299.99). Corroborated at "$1,299.99 USD" on the Arrows Unlimited retailer page for the same 2026 Bear Redeem.).
- Typical price: from $1299.99, median $1569, up to $1999 — across 7 priced.
- Tracked: 8 products across 8 brands, current through 2026-07-11.
- Compared on: Ibo speed (fps), Axle to axle length (in), Brace height (in), Draw weight range (lb), Draw length range (in), Let off percent.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Elite Varos ($1299.99)
- Newest: Mathews ARC 34 (2026)
- Highest iboSpeedFps: PSE Sicario (357 iboSpeedFps)
- Lowest massWeightLbs: Diamond Edge 320 (3.6 massWeightLbs)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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PSE Sicario Quality score 95/100 Best value -
Bear Redeem Quality score 83/100 Newest -
Bowtech Alliance Quality score 71/100 Newest
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these compound bows.
- Ibo speed (fps) — higher is better (this group: 320 to 357).
- Draw weight range (lb) — higher is better.
- Draw length range (in) — higher is better.
Comparison
| Compare | # | Compound Bow | Price | Ibo speed (fps) | Axle to axle length (in) | Brace height (in) | Draw weight range (lb) | Draw length range (in) | Let off percent | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Redeem | $1299.99 | 340 | 30 | 6.25 | 55-70 | 25-30 | 85 | beararchery.com | On Amazon → | |
| 2 |  Elite Varos | $1299.99 | 338 | 32 | 6.625 | 40-75 | 25.5-31 | 90 | elitearchery.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 | Bowtech Alliance | $1499 | 338 | 30.5 | 6.43 | 60-75 | 26-31 | 85 | bowtecharchery.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 |  Mathews ARC 34 1 review | $1569 | 343 | 34 | 6.5 | 55-80 | 26.5-32 | 85 | mathewsinc.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  Prime Divide 33 | $1595 | 339 | 33 | — | 40-80 | — | 83 | g5prime.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Hoyt Alpha AX-3 33 | $1599 | 340 | — | — | 40-80 | 26-31 | — | hoyt.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 | PSE Sicario | $1999 | 357 | 33 | 5.25 | 50-80 | 24.5-30 | 85 | psearchery.com | On Amazon → | |
| 8 |  Diamond Edge 320 | — | 320 | 32 | 7.25 | 7-70 | 15-31 | 85 | bowaddicted.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest compound bow?
Bear Redeem is the cheapest at $1299.99 (US MSRP $1,299.99 stated verbatim on the official Bear Archery product page (bare bow, premium Legend Series, SKU AV6KA80026R; all color/hand/draw-weight variants listed at $1,299.99). Corroborated at "$1,299.99 USD" on the Arrows Unlimited retailer page for the same 2026 Bear Redeem.), as of 2026-07-11.
How much does compound bows cost?
Across the 7 compound bows with a published price, the median is $1569, ranging from $1299.99 to $1999, as of 2026-07-11.
Which compound bow is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Elite Varos ($1299.99). Newest: Mathews ARC 34 (2026). Highest iboSpeedFps: PSE Sicario (357 iboSpeedFps).
How many compound bows are compared here?
8 compound bows across 8 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-07-11.
What is the best overall compound bow?
PSE Sicario ($1999) — Highest overall score (95/100) — the strongest balance of specs, value and recency in this group.
What is the best value compound bow?
Bear Redeem ($1299.99) — Most specification per dollar of any compound bows here at $1299.99.
What is the most capable compound bow?
Prime Divide 33 ($1595) — Leads this group on the measured specs — a premium pick at $1595.
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