Pros: Ultra light construction draws active customers who want lightweight binoculars without sacrificing performance.

Cons: Some customers complain of poor quality lenses while others think they are adequate.

Summary: It's hard to find more well-rounded binoculars in the price range, but you'll find much better performance and durability among pricier competitors.

Pros: Offer unparalleled image brightness and magnification ability. Image stabilization technology is the truly the best on the market.

Cons: Relatively heavy. On the more expensive end of the price spectrum, but the quality is well worth the investment.

Summary: If you are looking for a professional-grade set of binoculars, this is your best bet. For most people, however, this level of sophistication is overkill.

Pros: Must-have binoculars for any low light setting -- including stargazing. Exceptional performance for the price.

Cons: The center focusing mechanism is prone to drifting, requiring continuous attention.

Summary: You can't go wrong with these binoculars, especially for examining the night sky.

Pros: Desirable compact design makes this set very portable and easy to use.

Cons: Not great in lower light settings.

Summary: Offer nearly the same performance as higher priced competitors in light-rich situations, but performance is limited in low light.