Eden HD -vs- Eden XP
Our loyal fans already know that the Eden binoculars come in two different quality classes: the XP collection and the HD collection. The price of the XP is higher, but so is the quality. This overview will give you all the differences. Also great to read: external Eden binocular reviews. Here you will read all about what our users think. After all, we are not the only ones who are enthusiastic about the Eden binoculars.
| Eden HD series | Eden XP series | |
| Types |  |  |
| Magnification | 8 x 32 / 8 x 42 / 10 x 42 | 8 x 42 / 10 x 42 / 10 x 56 |
| Similarities | Quick sharp image with both eyes thanks to the central focus system. Suitable for people who wear glasses due to the large distance of the eyepiece to the eye. Perfectly round image thanks to the BAK-4 prism glass. | Quick sharp image with both eyes thanks to the central focus system. Suitable for people who wear glasses due to the large distance of the eyepiece to the eye. Perfectly round image thanks to the BAK-4 prism glass. |
| Light transmission |  80% light transmission |  90% light transmission |
| Colour reproduction Perfect colour reproduction thanks to the used coatings |  Beautiful color reproduction thanks to the Wideband Multilayer coating |  Excellent colour reproduction thanks to di-electric prism coating with phase correction and FMC coating on the lenses |
| Edge sharpness The XP has a slightly better edge sharpness |  Edge sharpness +/- 80% |  Edge sharpness +/- 90% |
| Field of view |  |  |
| Casing | Lightweight and very strong aluminum casing. | About 100 grams lighter (in comparison with HD) thanks to strong and very light PPS-enclosure. |
| Sizes 8 x 32 | L x W: 115 x 105 mm Weight: 480 grams | X |
| Sizes 8 x 42 | L x W: 145 x 120 mm Weight: 760 grams | L x W: 145 x 120 mm Weight: 660 grams |
| Sizes 10 x 42 | L x W: 145 x 120 mm Weight: 740 grams | L x W: 145 x 120 mm Weight: 650 grams |
| Sizes 10 x 56 | X | L x W: 180 x 145 mm Weight: 1170 grams |
| Reviews | "'Everything you'd expect from a modern binocular." birdforum.net | "Simple to set up and a joy to use in the field, these binoculars are as remarkable in value as they are to use." davidclapp.co.uk |
| Reviews | "Stylish, robust and seemingly well constructed - these were my first impressions." Birdwatch Magazine | "One real bonus, though, is the close focus, which came in at around 1.2m." Matt Merritt - Bird Watching Magazine |
| Check out all HD bins | Check out all XP bins |
