Reviews & Ratings for Astra Optix HBX1600B Laser 10x42mm Rangefinder Roof Prism Binoculars — 20 reviews — Page 1

I purchased with the hope of them being at least equivalent to what I already have but in one package. I have Nikon Monarch 7 Binocs and V7 Rangefinder.
Clarity, focus, FOV; equal except for range finder on FOV, Astra was obviously better.
Weight too close to notice
Readability of range; Astra had issues, the readings are too light (gray) need to be red or solid black. Nikon are solid black.
Pinpoint range detection; Astra had issues, had to move dot around to get through 4'x4' gap in trees. Trees were 30yards, car was 114yards. Astra kept picking up trees until I moved the dot to the right. Could be big deal if item wanting range for is 40 yards and trees are 30 yards. I may not notice and shoot for 30 yards at a 40 yard target. MISS or wound goes up. Nikon hit accurate every time.
Fit, form, function; equal
Accuracy of range detection; both accurate

If I didn't own the Nikons I would have kept them but due to the issues mentioned I will stick with what I got.

I purchased with the hope of them being at least equivalent to what I already have but in one package. I have Nikon Monarch 7 Binocs and V7 Rangefinder.
Clarity, focus, FOV; equal except for range finder on FOV, Astra was obviously better.
Weight too close to notice
Readability of range; Astra had issues, the readings are too light (gray) need to be red or solid black. Nikon are solid black.
Pinpoint range detection; Astra had issues, had to move dot around to get through 4'x4' gap in trees. Trees were 30yards, car was 114yards. Astra kept picking up trees until I moved the dot to the right. Could be big deal if item wanting range for is 40 yards and trees are 30 yards. I may not notice and shoot for 30 yards at a 40 yard target. MISS or wound goes up. Nikon hit accurate every time.
Fit, form, function; equal
Accuracy of range detection; both accurate

If I didn't own the Nikons I would have kept them but due to the issues mentioned I will stick with what I got.

Took it out 1.12.25 on a 28 degree day and it performed a great. Image was clear and crisp. I was looking out to 323.5 yards.

Product was as advertised, the glass is very clear and rangefinder is user friendly. Will be buying another pair.

Difficulty viewing the black optic display with the distance in low light areas. The menu was also difficulty seeing in low light. Returning the item due to the above review.

Finally got these a few days ago. Now I know why they were backordered for over 2 months-- great product!
A few observations:

1. There is no neck strap for these. They are meant to stay in the case and used with the full front-carry straps. I don't care for that-- I bought a strap for them and put that on so I'm not strapping an entire case on to use these. I can still attach it to the case & strap system if I want by just clipping in, but I normally just want them around my neck.

2. The ocular adjustments are "different". The right side gives you focus on the LCD rangefinding info. The left side you focus the eyepiece to match the field of view seen in the other eyepiece as you would normally.

3. The LCD "projection" of ranging data is tilted, and it is only visible in the right side eyepiece. The tilt bugs me, but not a dealbreaker. I do find it easier to shut my left eye when ranging though, then open it again when I have the info. I imagine that is true of other range-finding binocs, but I can't speak to that.

4. The Rangefinding feature is FAST, quickly returning yardages out over 1,000 yards. This is going to be a nice unit if it all holds up well, and I have no reason to believe it won't.

5. Buy it! ;)

First glance great bag out of the box and easy to use. Im a bow hunter and the true yardage to shoot seems to be spot on. They range the same distance as my son’s $1,000 dollar vortex and the glass is just as clear. Very happy with my purchase.

Everything it said it was. Easy to use and very accurate. This replaces a pair of 10x42 binos and a 2200 yard range finder. The weight of this product is 4 ounces lighter than the two previous items and I don't waste time switching from range finder to binoculars.

The glass is great but the range finder turns sideways and the range is hard to read.

Great value for the price. The challenge is with the instructions; print is too small and directions not detailed enough.