Swarovski Optik
Swarovski ATX 85
$5098
Best Spotting Scopes · head-to-head
Swarovski ATX 85 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 is cheaper at $2399.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Vortex Optics
Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85
$2399.99Cheaper
Released 2016
Which is better: the Swarovski ATX 85 or Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85?
The Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 is the cheaper at $2399.99. The Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Swarovski ATX 85 | Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $5098 | $2399.99 |
| Brand | Swarovski Optik | Vortex Optics |
| Released | — | 2016 |
| Objective lens (mm) | 85 | 85 |
| Magnification range | 25-60x | 27-60x |
| Glass type | — | HD |
| Viewing angle | angled | both |
| Field of view ft1000yd | 124 | 117 |
| Close focus (ft) | 11.8 | 16.4 |
| Eye relief (mm) | 20 | 17 |
| Waterproof | Yes | Yes |
| Nitrogen purged | Yes | Yes |
| Length (in) | 14.6 | 15.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 67.4 | 65.6 |
Sources — Swarovski ATX 85: swarovskioptik.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Swarovski ATX 85 and Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magnification range: Swarovski ATX 85 25-60x vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 27-60x
- Viewing angle: Swarovski ATX 85 angled vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 both
- Field of view ft1000yd: Swarovski ATX 85 124 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 117
- Close focus (ft): Swarovski ATX 85 11.8 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 16.4
- Eye relief (mm): Swarovski ATX 85 20 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 17
- Length (in): Swarovski ATX 85 14.6 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 15.5
- Weight (oz): Swarovski ATX 85 67.4 vs Vortex Razor HD 27-60x85 65.6