Kowa Genesis 44 or GPO Passion HD 10X42?

[darrenchou]

Budget $1,000 which one to choose?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Both are excellent optically. The GPO Passion 10x42 HD is a slimmer design and is 4 ounces lighter than the Kowa Genesis 10.5x44

 

[darrenchou]

Thanks, Doug.

How about I add Vortex 10x42 Razor UHD into consideration?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Thanks, Doug.

How about I add Vortex 10x42 Razor UHD into consideration?

I cannot give an opinion as we stopped handling Vortex many years ago

 

[Reed104R]

Thanks, Doug.

How about I add Vortex 10x42 Razor UHD into consideration?

In my opinion, the Vortex UHD is superior to either, but will cost a little more on the retail market.

 

[darrenchou]

I wish I had a local store that carries all of them—unfortunately, none.

 

[Venom One]

I wish I had a local store that carries all of them—unfortunately, none.

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[BroccoliRob]

I've had the GPO Passion HD 10x42's for two seasons now and I love them. Build quality is very nice and solid w/o being too heavy, great focus wheel & eyecups, and excellent image quality as well. I've compared them side-by-side with my friends Swaro SLC's on many occasions and they definitely hold their own - it may just be because I'm more adjusted to them, but I prefer the GPO's.

No experience with the Kowa though.

 

[darrenchou]

I cannot give an opinion as we stopped handling Vortex many years ago

In your opinion, GPO vs. Kowa, which is better for birding? I prefer one-hand operation.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

In your opinion, GPO vs. Kowa, which is better for birding? I prefer one-hand operation.

Sleeker design (easier to single hand hold) and lighter weight, go with the GPO