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Build Quality

Customers are highly satisfied and praise the build quality of the Vortex Solo monocular, considering it a great value for the price. Some mention that while not on par with high-end binoculars, it still delivers excellent construction.

Convenient Carrying Options

Customers are highly satisfied with the convenient carrying options of the Vortex Solo Monocular. They appreciate its lightweight design and various methods for attachment such as clip or lanyard, making it an ideal alternative to carrying full-sized binoculars during hikes and outdoor activities.

Ruggedness

Customers are highly satisfied with the ruggedness of the Vortex Solo Monocular. They appreciate its solid build, clear optics and durability. Some customers have replaced the lanyard with a more suitable one for outdoor use but overall, they are pleased with their purchase.

Magnification

Customers are generally positive about the magnification aspect of the Vortex Solo Monocular, praising its sharpness, ease of focus, brightness, and image clarity. Some customers have noted that it's smaller than their binoculars and perfect for carrying while on the move. However, a few customers mentioned the lack of lens caps as a downside.

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Waterproof

Customers generally have positive opinions about the waterproof feature of the monocular, with some reporting successful usage during light rain. However, a few customers had issues with the durability of the lanyard loop and the rubber eye piece falling off within the first day of use.

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Quality


Bottom line: solid build, clear optics, easy to use, excellent design.


I am very happy with this even tho its made in china, they seem to have done a good job with this.


I would describe is as tough and reliable and water proof- thus the stiff focus ring.


The mount point is poorly located and your fingers keep hitting it's hard edges.

Price


For the price, it’s a great value.


For the price i paid, it was a very good surprise.


It isn't the junk you see advertised for much lower prices.


If you have $100 to spend on a monocular, take a serious look at the vortex 10x32.

Shipping


I am sending back and see if the warranty service is satisfactory.


2nd update: sent back to vortex and they corrected the problem and shipped back.

Packaging/appearance


The lanyard, which i hadn't realized comes with it until opening the box, makes carrying it very convenient and, similar--in th...  Read More


We like to hike and birdwatch, and we find this to be a good lighter alternative to packing two full binoculars.


Note: the lanyard is right out of a cracker jack box .


Comes with a nice case as well.

Competitiveness


Reasonably priced unit compared to other brands; and, it has a built in eye cup extender aiding when wearing glasses.


The mag difference between the 8x binocs and the 10x solo is quite noticeable.


I hardly ever order things to compare and send one back but the 8x will be getting returned this time round.


I’d actually be interested in a 12x but it seems most major brands don’t make a 12x monocular and most people think 10x is over...  Read More

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 1,682 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 4 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I had previously bought a 7x18 brunton echo and a 30x50 yukon scout but one was not enough and the other too much magnification


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    With the 30x magnification scope it took too long to find what i wanted to look at in my view finder


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So by then i had often missed the bird or the deer


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    There is an average distance of the things i want to look at while in the woods


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Theyre not miles away but rather the blaze on the tree ahead or the deer 100 yards off or a turkey vulture overhead


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    As mentioned elsewhere the case is the weakest link


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So i sewed the button tight and now its a fixed loop


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So scope excellent and case 34not so much34

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