RSPB HD 8x25 Compact Binoculars

Too pricey, not powerful enough

Very compact and light but excellent quality. I think the ED glass does make a difference - creating a very sharp and also surprisingly bright image for its 25mm objective lenses (much better than my last pair of compacts which were not ED). The build might be a little crude for the price but they feel very solid. Having said that these have exceeded my expectations.

Compact and good quality

These binoculars are outstanding in clarity and brightness. Very impressed for a pair compacts. The close focus is also excellent. The fact that you can put them in a pocket or carry them in the palm of your hand means they are there when you need them without being cumbersome, I now use these more than my full-size (and more expensive pair). Cannot recommend them highly enough!

Love the size and weight of these. Optics are excellent too and ideal for birding. Bought to take hiking when my Celestron 10x42s are too big and heavy