The only vortex product i've tried and cant recommend. - Vortex Vanquish 8x26mm Porro Prism Compact Binoculars

I bought these as an upgrade to my back up binos, currently a $25 pair of IBC reverse porro prisms I bought because I needed them fast, as my old main pair died and my order of Optimod Vortex Diamondback HD's is not expected to ship for 5 months. They do slightly better with stray light then the Amazon pair, have the Vortex warranty and include a case. Other than that they are worse in everyway. The low light performance, neck strap, FOV, feel of the focus wheel, Depth of View, lens covers and clarity are all better on the IBC's. Four differant people tried these and preferred the IBC. We also compared these to a older pair of Vanquish a friend had to make sure sure it wasn't a bad pair. They are also the only Vortex product I've bought that didn't come with a cleaning cloth.

So I thought I'd give them to the kid as an upgrade to his Vortex Bantom HD youth pair. Wrong again. The Bantoms are better then the Vanquish and the IBC. The only things better on the Vanquish is case material, close focus and they aren't as picky about eye placement. Compared these with 2 adult's. The bantoms also come with a cleaning cloth, have full lens covers compared to just uppers and they are nicer covers. The case is a nicer design but appears to be a lesser material with less padding.

So here I sit, typing this, 45 years old looking at my brand new youth bino's, packing up the Vanquish to return.

Bottom line. If you want to stick with Vortex the only reasons I can see to get a pair of Vanquish is if you need the smallest, lightest thing they make. If 1.7 oz and about 1.25 inches in length don't matter (width is the same) and still want compact go with the Bantom youth thats $30 cheaper. If you want Vortex and are more concerned with price then size the Copperhead HD 10x42 is usually the same price and is really good for the price. The Triumph HD also comes in at the same price but I've not tried them. I'm not sure how those two fit in Vortex's line up being the same price currently unless they are discontinuing the Copperhead HD.