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Celestron Outland X 8x42 Binoculars Waterproof Fogproof Binoculars for Adults Multi Coated Optics and BaK 4 Prisms Protective Rubber Armoring

Last Updated: April 18, 2024 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
700
Old Reviews
579
Unverified
28
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Review Analysis - 93 recent, verified reviews

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Body
 35
eye piece, broken, broke, proof, heavy
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Came with bag and straps.  ...  "
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" ...  For archery I need to be able to use them with my glasses on, and since the target itself fits with space to spare in the image circle these will be fine. ... The build quality is excellent. ... These are a nice mid size, and not too heavy.  ...  "
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" ...  They are a little heavy but great to use.  ...  "
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" ...  They're lighter in weight, therefore easier to carry around my neck on the trail.  ...  "
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" ...  Have used them a few times in the last week since purchasing and can say they feel solid in the hand.  ...  "
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" ...  It is water resistant. ... The protection is proper.  ...  "
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" ...  The weight really is great, since holding this for a longer time isnt a burden.  ...  "
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" ...  These had a nice weight to them, they felt solid without being too heavy.  ...  "
Camera
 24
focus, lenses, eye, glasses, field
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Lens/eyepiece too loose to stay attached.  ...  "
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" ...  I have ordered this 2 times and both times the eyeglass lens broke and had to return the product  ...  "
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" ...  I bought these for my husband as a gift and one of the lens broke off after using them two times.  ...  "
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" ...  The first time I ordered these they arrived broken - left lens piece completely detached from the main body of the binocular right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s as if the left eye piece on each was unattached from the binoculars itself.  ...  "
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" ...  Today, I grabbed it to watch an alligator in action and for my disappointment, I could not adjust the right lens because it lost its bearings somehow.  ...  "
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" ...  After one use, the lense on one side came off of the main "frame" of the binoculars. ... This is below where you twist to focus.  ...  "
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" ...  One of the lenses was slightly off center, making it impossible to look through with both eyes.  ...  "
Size
 14
heavy, size, really, nice, metal
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Covers attached for both sides is nice and everything fits back into the case easily.  ...  "
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" ...  These had a nice weight to them, they felt solid without being too heavy.  ...  "
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" ...  If you wear glasses they may, or may not be a good fit for you. ... For archery I need to be able to use them with my glasses on, and since the target itself fits with space to spare in the image circle these will be fine. ... These are a nice mid size, and not too heavy.  ...  "
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" ...  They are a little heavy but great to use.  ...  "
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" ...  They're lighter in weight, therefore easier to carry around my neck on the trail.  ...  "
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" ...  The weight really is great, since holding this for a longer time isnt a burden. ... Its also confortable to hold, specially for a female, and the case and covers are such a great bonus.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for sightseeing and hunting.  ...  "
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" ...  This holds true for any manufacturer.  ...  "
Price
 14
money, pair, worth, waste, value
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Wasn’t expecting much based on the price.  ...  "
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" ...  I also own a pair from Bushell (the 8x45), and they have held up well since I bought them, and they cost half the price of these binoculars.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing value and quality.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price these are a great deal.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought these on Amazon Warehouse for about half the original price.  ...  "
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" ...  I went through all the reviews to see which had great feedback at a reasonable price and ultimately decided on this.  ...  "
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" ...  These are one of the best basic binoculars to buy for its price range.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm blown away by the clearness and build quality for the price.  ...  "
Usage
 12
used, use, trip, focus, clear
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I bought these for an upcoming Alaska cruise.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased these for my mom's birthday (and really mt dad since he uses them more) to replace their 30 year old ones that they take on vacations.  ...  "
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" ...  Will keep these nearby to look at wildlife around our house!  ...  "
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" ...  It's perfect for national park trip. ... Its easy operation is pretty straight forward.  ...  "
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" ...  Its also super easy to use and focus, its light so using it is easy. ... I could see the top of the mountain behind our backyard so clear!  ...  "
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" ...  Clear and steady for backyard bird watching through the trees!  ...  "
Marketplace
 11
amazon, sold, item, broken, box
+36%
-64%
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" ...  We were unable to get help because these were a gift and not given until the return window had closed.  ...  "
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" ...  We were on vacation and by the time we got back the 30 day return period had passed (by a week).  ...  "
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" ...  I ordered one, it arrived broken, ordered a replacement and that one also arrived broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Gave a 3 because item was sold in like new not new unopened box. ... Seller was later than original ship date and item was broken in an unsealed box. ... I'm confident item was sold and shipped to me broken.  ...  "
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" ...  These actually showed up in some "Best of" type articles boy was that wrong- didn't bother to read the Amazon reviews because of that.  ...  "
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" ...  So I returned and asked that a new product be sent to me.  ...  "
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" ...  very disappointed and cannot return since I am two weeks past the thirty-day return policy.  ...  "
Comfort
 10
solid, weight, wearing eyeglasses, hands, extended
+80%
-20%
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" ...  If you adjust it up too far, and it is easy to do, a spring pops out of the little divot (pictured) and they won't stay in place any longer.  ...  "
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" ...  Have used them a few times in the last week since purchasing and can say they feel solid in the hand.  ...  "
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" ...  I did keep these, while returning a cheaper pair that just didn't feel as solid. ... These had a nice weight to them, they felt solid without being too heavy. ... But for me they are a comfortable 4 star product.  ...  "
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" ...  They are comfortable to use. ... Easy to adjust for someone who wears glasses.  ...  "
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" ...  If you wear glasses they may, or may not be a good fit for you. ... These binoculars fit the bill, and for the price it was worth the risk considering that I wear glasses. ... If you don't wear glasses the field of view is decent. ... I shot for a couple of hours today with these slung over my shoulder with no issues.  ...  "
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" ...  Works with my small face and hands and husband’s broader face and larger hands.  ...  "
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" ...  They're lighter in weight, therefore easier to carry around my neck on the trail.  ...  "
Reliability
 8
still, nothing, months, even, confident
+38%
-63%
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" ...  Nothing that can be adjusted or user error.  ...  "
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" ...  and they are already broken.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm confident item was sold and shipped to me broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Even after the 1st set was DOA, I just trusted it was a faulty pair.  ...  "
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" ...  However the EXACT SAME part failure occurred less than a week after purchasing.  ...  "
Marketplace / Marketplace
 5
sold, item, images, confident, broken
+60%
-40%
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" ...  A definite winner and they are sold through Amazon as well.  ...  "
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" ...  WILL BE ORDERING AGAIN.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon came through with a new ones the next day.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 4
window, day, gift, amazon
-100%
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" ...  We were unable to get help because these were a gift and not given until the return window had closed.  ...  "
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" ...  We were on vacation and by the time we got back the 30 day return period had passed (by a week).  ...  "
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" ...  So I returned and asked that a new product be sent to me.  ...  "
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" ...  very disappointed and cannot return since I am two weeks past the thirty-day return policy.  ...  "
Marketplace / Delivery
 3
ordered, one, new, item, broken
+33%
-67%
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" ...  I ordered one, it arrived broken, ordered a replacement and that one also arrived broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Gave a 3 because item was sold in like new not new unopened box.  ...  "

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