[5.25 mm] These were highly recommended and they deliver

[42 mm] I am very happy with these binoculars. I am using them on a birding trip to Costa Rica and find them to be very good in low light situations and very sharp at distances. I bought them to replace my 30 year old Leica bins and am very pleased.

[3.315 lb] I've tried several 8x42s of late and the Hawke is superb, competing with and beating the Zeiss Terra, with a wider 65° field of view (FOV), wider than most competitive 8x42s which have only 55° to 60° apparent FOV eyepieces. The Hawke Frontiers give a wider, more panoramic view. Color correction and eye relief are excellent, as is edge of field sharpness. The Frontiers are a great value for anyone looking for a high quality binocular without paying the hundreds more that a premium brand unit will cost. You could do that and still not get the optical performance (primarily the wide FOV) of the Frontier 8x42.

[3.315 lb] I wear glasses and these binoculars were recommended to me by B&H staff. I used them on a trip to New Zealand to view wildlife and they are wonderfully clear. Thank you, B&H, for the recommendation. You never steer me wrong.

[Center] I was very impressed with the review of Best Binocular Reviews -
Best Birding Binoculars 2019... etc. , which cause me to purchase them. Very well built and great value for money. The optical performance is excellent, also didn't notice any CA. Very satisfied with my purchase. Thank you B&H!

[3.315 lb] I am an avid bird watcher, but I am still quite new to the hobby. A few months ago I purchased a pair of well known binoculars that I thought were good, but something about them just seemed off. I decided to sell them, and then I stumbled upon the Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42. These binoculars blow my last pair out of the water, and the best part is that these sell at a lower price than my last pair!

The overall ergonomics feel great, the whole binocular feels solid and the rubber armor is nice and grippy. I noticed that this binocular is rather compact, which is great. The weight is perfect.

The eyecups adjust to just the right length for my eyeglasses. The diopter adjustment is well made. Although it does not lock, it has the right amount of resistance needed to keep in place. The focus knob is excellent, very smooth and easy to grip with just the right focusing speed. All of the adjustments are smooth and feel quality.

The accessories are well thought out and practical. The covers for the objective lenses are simple yet effective, they do not fall off easily. The case looks great and it holds the binoculars snuggly. I love the magnetic closing feature, not having to zip and unzip the zipper in the field will help to avoid startling birds. The neck strap feels nice, but I personally opt to use the binocular harness that comes included when you purchase from B&H.

The optics in these binoculars are superb. I have had no problem using them in full sunlight or on cloudy days. The field of view is nice and wide, the image is sharp, and the colors are well defined. My last pair of binoculars seemed to darken the image a bit, these have no noticeable problem with brightness.

Overall I am very impressed with these binos. For the price you will not be disappointed.

[5.25 mm] These are a great quality optic in all areas. I looked here when trying to find the best binos for myself. https://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Hawke-Frontier-ED-X-8x32-Binoculars-Review-256.htm


B&H had the best price.

[5.25 mm] I purchased these binoculars to use for birding while getting my Leica 8x32 binos repaired, and also to have a backup pair. I bought them based on their specs and other reviews without trying them first, which can be risky. So I knew before I got them that a big negative was likely to be that the focus knob turned in the opposite direction as my Leica's. I can say that this is the only negative, and not as big of one as I had feared, mainly because of the incredibly smooth focusing. The optical quality seems as good as my Leica's to my older eyes, the 8x42 allows more light to come in compared to my Leica's, they are about the same weight, and have a great field of view. I am very happy with my purchase and I might stick with them even after I get my Leica's back, mainly because of the amazingly smooth and fast focusing without a weight penalty.

[3.315 lb] I thought that I would leave a review for these binoculars after having had them for 4 years. I've been extraordinarily happy with these binoculars. Optically, they are fantastic. They are very sharp across the majority of the field of view. There is no chromatic aberration that I notice at all. There is a very small barrel distortion, but it doesn't detract from the experience. I only notice it when looking at something that has a grid pattern. As some of the other reviews have noted, there is some internal reflection that happens if your eyes aren't perfectly aligned, but again, it doesn't detract from the use. The focus is very smooth and quick and the ergonomics are great.

The reason I'm writing this review now is that after 4 years, I unfortunately dropped the binoculars while carrying too much stuff out to my car. They were in the case, but one of the lenses or mirrors got bumped out of alignment. It was time to test the lifetime no-questions asked warranty. I went through their process and emailed them right away. I received an RMA the morning of the next business day. I sent in the binoculars as instructed and got a message immediately when Hawke received them. They predicted a resolution within 15 business days, but today (6 business days later), I got a notification that they will be sending me a new pair free of charge!

This price range of binoculars is quite crowded, but from everything I've read and experienced first hand, these binoculars are optically on par or better than the other choices. But the lifetime warranty really sets them apart. Many binoculars have long warranties, but they are typically limited to manufacturer defects and not accidental damage. I'm very happy to be getting a free brand new pair of binoculars instead of having to shell out hundreds again! I can't wait to get my new pair and get back on the trails!

[5.25 mm] After reviewing various makes and models, I was very satisfied with purchasing the 8X42 EDX from Frontier. The ergonomics of the product was engineered for its practical use for comfort, convenience and size for my personal use. For the price range, the quality of the components are 2nd to none in my estimate. Upon viewing, the clarity, brightness, sharp focus, and minimal distortion are fantastic! I hope to use it for many years to come.