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Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42: price, specs & release date

Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: vortexoptics.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark62/100#4 of 15 in class

The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 is listed at $329.99 on vortexoptics.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 15 binoculars (median $339.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 62/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 15 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest binoculars: Bushnell Engage X 10x42 — $149.95

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Is the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 a good buy?

At $330, the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 is #7 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95. On the spec sheet, its magnification of 10x is the highest of the 15, its eye relief of 15 mm is the lowest of the 15, and its field of view ft 1000yd of 330 is below the median of the 15.

Specifications

Price (US)$329.99 MSRP per vortexoptics.com (street price ~$229)
BrandVortex
Released2019
Magnification10x
Objective lens (mm)42
Field of view ft 1000yd330
Eye relief (mm)15
Weight (oz)21.3
WaterproofYes
Prism typeRoof

Source: vortexoptics.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by feathersoptics.co.uk. Verified by direct fetch of vortexoptics.com product page: MSRP $329.99, FOV 330 ft, eye relief 15.0mm, weight 21.3 oz, roof prism (dielectric/phase-corrected), waterproof. Diamondback HD line introduced 2019 confirmed via Feathers Optics review explicitly stating 'introduced by Vortex in 2019' (replacing the 2016 Diamondback).

Is the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 worth it vs cheaper binoculars?

Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 against its closest cheaper and pricier binoculars on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked

ProductPriceMagnificationObjective lens (mm)Field of view ft 1000ydEye relief (mm)Weight (oz)
Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 this$329.9910x423301521.3
Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42$319.958x424261723.1
Nikon Monarch M5 8x42$339.958x4233519.522.2

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 cost?

The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 has a US price of $329.99 (MSRP per vortexoptics.com (street price ~$229)), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 compare on price?

At $330, the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 is #7 cheapest of the 15 binoculars we track, where the median is $339.95.

When was the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 released?

The Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 was released 2019.

What are the Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42's key specs?

Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 (Vortex): magnification 10x, objective lens mm 42, field of view ft 1000yd 330, eye relief mm 15, weight oz 21.3. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $329.99 at vortexoptics.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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