Leupold
Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56
$2199.99Cheaper
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Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 is cheaper at $2199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vortex
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56
$4799.99
Which is better: the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 or Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56?
The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 is the cheaper at $2199.99. The Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 | Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2199.99 | $4799.99 |
| Brand | Leupold | Vortex |
| Released | — | — |
| Magnification range | 5-25x | 6-36x |
| Objective diameter (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Tube diameter (mm) | 35 | 34 |
| Focal plane | FFP | FFP |
| Reticle illuminated | No | Yes |
| Elevation travel mil | 35 | 36.1 |
| Click value | 0.1 MRAD | 0.1 MRAD |
| Field of view (ft) | 20.4 | 21.3 |
| Eye relief (in) | — | 3.5 |
| Parallax type | side-focus | side-focus |
| Length (in) | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Weight (oz) | 30 | 45.1 |
Sources — Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56: leupold.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 and Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 5-25x vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 6-36x
- Tube diameter (mm): Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 35 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 34
- Reticle illuminated: Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 false vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 true
- Elevation travel mil: Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 35 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 36.1
- Field of view (ft): Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 20.4 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 21.3
- Length (in): Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 15.7 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 15.3
- Weight (oz): Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 30 vs Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56 45.1