In some sense I tend to agree with Cossack17. The binoculars from each manufacturer are geared towards entirely different price brackets. All of Vortex products are in the mid to low price range while you will not find a new Swarovski for less than $1000 (full to mid sized bin). Vortex makes some very fine binoculars for their respective price ranges. It would be foolish not to consider one of their models if you are looking for a bin under $700. I have owned both their Vipers and their Razors and both offered excellent quality...optically and mechanically...for the price. I would compare the Razors directly with other bins in their price class....Meopta Meostars, Zeiss Conquest ABK, Pentax ED, etc....