Quality of Glass

Swarovski spotting scopes feature their own signature Swarotop and Swarodur lens coatings to give crisp, high-contrast images. The Vortex Razor spotting scopes use an HD (high-definition) system of lens coatings, including XR lens coatings for anti-reflection and XD (extra-low dispersion) for enhanced resolution, color and contrast.

Eye Relief and Field of View

Eye relief, or the distance from the eyepiece to the eye, on both scopes is between 18 mm and 20 mm. The field of view (FOV)--the distance from side to side seen at 1,000 yards--is 117 feet at the lowest magnification for the Vortex and 108 feet for the Swarovski. Both have FOVs of 60 at the highest magnification.

Weight and Size

The Vortex is two inches shorter than the Swarovski at 15.3 inches, but weighs 10.6 ounces more at 65.7 ounces.

Models

Swarovski offers more models than Vortex, with angled or straight eyepieces, HD or regular lens coatings and magnification levels at 20-60x65 or 20-60x80. The Vortex Razor is available only with an angled eyepiece and a magnification of 20-60x85. The first two numbers (20-60) indicate the magnification range that can be adjusted to see objects at different distances. The third number (65, 80 or 85) indicates the size of the objective lens on the spotting scope.

Price

MSRP for the Vortex Razor is $2,000. The comparable Swarovski ATS 20-60x85 retails for $2,500.

Other Features

The Vortex has an O-ring that seals out dust and moisture. The Swarovski is waterproof up to 13 feet.

Source:

Swarovski Optik

Vortex Optics