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Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB

Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB
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alaScore 84

36 reviews

Apr, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Binoculars for all reviews. Views about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability are also appreciated, but many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Binoculars the Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Swarovski EL 8,5 X 42 WB from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other Binoculars on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (shopping.com)

Great Views Crystal Clear Optics

 

We bought these binos after shopping around a bit and trying several other types, Leicas etc.

clarity durability, light enhancing ability

none

May, 2004
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Beautiful binoculars

 

Introduction

Excellent optics, beautiful build and good design

A trace of chromatic aberration. Pricey - so what did you expect

Sep, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Swarovski 8.5x42 Binocular

 

Best birding binocular hands down. Optics equal to or better than Leica, Zeiss, top Nikon line. 7.4 Field of View (apparent FOV), 8.5x Power and 42mm front glass best choice for serious birder. Great (8ft.) close focus. Weight best of the high priced...

7.4FOV, 8.5x & 42mm best choice for serious birder. Weight best of high $$ glass

None for birding. See comments

Jun, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

A great pair for birdwatching

 

I've been a birdwatcher for about 20 years and this is my third pair of binoculars. I've owned them for about two years. I originally chose Swarovski because my dad has a pair of Swarovski SLCs and I fell in love with them. I paid about $(US)1,400 for...

Comfortable to use, great color resolution and watertight to 13 ft

Price, focus turns, magnification

May, 2003
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Not worth the money.

 

I'll spare everyone the boring detail.

Great Optics

Grossly Overpriced

Feb, 2003
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