Binoculars deals: The best discounts and savings 2024

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If you're looking for the best binoculars deals on the market then you're in the right place as we've rounded up the top deals ahead of next month's total solar eclipse. 

Now is a great time to search for binoculars deals as you can spot some of the best binoculars with a discount. We've tried to include something suitable for all in our guide below, regardless of budget, experience and viewing needs. Binoculars can be a useful tool for astronomers as they can offer stunning night sky views and often cost less than the best telescopes, even with top telescope deals. If you want to view next month's solar eclipse, you must use either a specialist solar viewing kit or a sufficient solar filter. We also have a guide for the best solar viewing kit worth checking out. 

In the guide below, below the discounts, you'll find some handy buying advice, so you know what to look out for. As a rule of thumb, we recommend looking for a Bak-4 Porro prism design and multi-coated optics. We also think 8x or 10x magnification is sufficient for great night sky views, without your binoculars feeling too bulky or heavy. 

If you do know exactly what it is you're looking for then our specific guides for Bushnell binoculars deals, Nikon binoculars deals, Leica binoculars deals, Zeiss binoculars deals and Vortex binoculars deals might be worth checking out. However, scroll down below for the best binoculars deals, sourced exclusively from reputable retailers.

Today's best binoculars deals

Celestron EclipSmart 12x50 Solar Binoculars Was $119.95 Now $86.70 on Amazon. 

Celestron EclipSmart 12x50 Solar Binoculars <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FCelestron-71239-EclipSmart-12x50-Binoculars%2Fdp%2FB0BTZ9PTB9%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $119.95 Now $86.70 on Amazon

Save 28% and get Amazon's lowest-ever price on a pair of quality, reliable safe solar viewing binoculars. These binoculars feature a Porro prism design, are waterproof and will arrive in time for the April 8 solar eclipse. 

Celestron Nature DX 12x56 BinocularsWas $269.95 Now $219.95 on Amazon

Celestron Nature DX 12x56 Binoculars <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IBI51B6?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $269.95 Now $219.95 on Amazon.

Save $50 on what we rate as the best binoculars on the market for affordable stargazing. They offer a wide aperture and powerful magnification and you can read more in our <a href="https://www.space.com/celestron-nature-dx-12x56-binocular-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">review of these binoculars. 

Celestron Nature 12x50 DX ED Binoculars Was $338.95 Now $220.75 on Adorama.&nbsp;

Celestron Nature 12x50 DX ED Binoculars <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?sterm=zlCTU2VfIxyIUazUSpWDK0NjUkFRFsQsNURj380&utm_source=rflaid913479&utm_medium=affiliate&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fcn1250nded.html%3Fsterm%3DzlCTU2VfIxyIUazUSpWDK0NjUkFRFsQsNURj380%26utm_source%3Drflaid913479%26utm_medium%3Daffiliate&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="adorama.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $338.95 Now $220.75 on Adorama

Save nearly $120 on a pair of binoculars we rate as the best for daytime use. It features some high-end glass and you can check out <a href="https://www.space.com/celestron-nature-dx-ed-12x50-binoculars-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="adorama.com"">our review for it but, the before price here seems to have been spiked a little to make it seem like you're saving more than you actually are. The price to pay is still good though. 

Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars
was $105.99 now $89.99 at Amazon

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Note: save an extra $10

Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars
<a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FCelestron-SkyMaster-Binoculars-Tripod-Adapter%2Fdp%2FB00008Y0VN%2F%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $105.99 now $89.99 at Amazon

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on these binoculars that <a href="https://www.space.com/celestron-skymaster-pro-15x70-binoculars-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">we reviewed and we think is the best for moon views. 15x magnifications make far away targets visible while a large aperture and objective lens allow a lot of light in for a clear viewing experience. You can also get the <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FCelestron-SkyMaster-Binoculars-Tripod-Adapter%2Fdp%2FB07JQ2GBSW%2F%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">bundle with the Smartphone adapter. Save 15% today.

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 You can save an extra $10 by applying the coupon. They are also on offer at <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/283197-REG/Celestron_71009_15x70_SkyMaster_Binocular.html?SID=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">B&H Photo and video with extra accessories.

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 Binoculars Was $259.99 Now $169 on Amazon.&nbsp;

Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 Binoculars <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V3L3ZSX?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $259.99 Now $169 on Amazon

Save 35% on the best mid-range binoculars on the market, in our opinion. It features a 50mm aperture, 10x magnification, roof prisms and fully multi-coated lenses so you get crisp, clear and bright views of your targets. It also features a rubber armor exterior for durability and comfort. Read more in our <a href="https://www.space.com/vortex-10x50-crossfire-hd-binocular-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"">Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 review.

Note: The price you pay is still a good one but the "before" price has risen to make this look like a better deal.

Nikon 18x70 Astroluxe-XL: was $2,250.95 now $1796.95 at Adorama

Nikon 18x70 Astroluxe-XL: <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fnk1870sp.html&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="adorama.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $2,250.95 now $1796.95 at Adorama

Ideal for more experienced stargazers, these hefty Astroluxe-XL binoculars have had over $450 knocked off their price on Adorama. You'll be able to spot stars, moons and planets with excellent clarity through these.

Celestron 20x80 SkyMaster Pro | was $319.95 now $230.91 on Amazon.

Celestron 20x80 SkyMaster Pro | <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FCelestron-20x80-SkyMaster-Astronomy-Binoculars%2Fdp%2FB00U6AJ0FK%2Fref%3Dasc_df_B00U6AJ0FK%2F%3FlinkCode%3Ddf0%26hvadid%3D309777532761%26hvpos%3D%26hvnetw%3Dg%26hvrand%3D3741927801204795103%26hvpone%3D%26hvptwo%3D%26hvqmt%3D%26hvdev%3Dc%26hvdvcmdl%3D%26hvlocint%3D%26hvlocphy%3D200501%26hvtargid%3Dpla-486828061819%26psc%3D1%26ref%3D%26adgrpid%3D63226431993%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $319.95 now $230.91 on Amazon.

Save nearly $90 on these specialist binoculars, or you can get them at <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fcn2080p.html&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="adorama.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">Adorama (the saving is greater but the price you pay is more) which are specifically designed for stargazing. The 80mm apertures allow in plenty of light, which should mean that you’ll get views of distant stars and planets. They’re a little heavy so a tripod is recommended. 

Nikon Action 12x50 EX binoculars: was $199.95 now $179 on Amazon.
These excellent stargazing binoculars come with generously sized objective lenses and BaK4 high index prisms, these optics work well in low-light conditions, so they're great for star spotting.&nbsp;Save 10%

Nikon Action 12x50 EX binoculars: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FNikon-7246-Extreme-All-Terrain-Binocular%2Fdp%2FB0001EFIFW%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $199.95 now $179 on Amazon.
These excellent stargazing binoculars come with generously sized objective lenses and BaK4 high index prisms, these optics work well in low-light conditions, so they're great for star spotting. Save 10%. <a href="https://www.space.com/nikon-action-ex-12x50-binoculars-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">In our review, we found these to be the best for reliability. 

Note: Stock is low, so you'll have to act quickly to get this deal.

Nikon 10x25 Trailblazer ATB binoculars$96.95now $76.95 from B&amp;H Photo

Nikon 10x25 Trailblazer ATB binoculars <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425811-REG/Nikon_8218_10x25_Trailblazer_ATB_Binocular.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$96.95 now $76.95 from B&H Photo.

Save $20 on these binos that give you fully multi-coated optics, are water and fog proof and are perfect for wildlife watching on the go. You can also <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425810-REG/Nikon_8217_8x25_Trailblazer_ATB_Binocular.html?BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=hawk-custom-tracking" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" data-link-merchant="bhphotovideo.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">save $20 on the 8x25 version in the same sale. 

Note: these binoculars come with a free LED flashlight, worth $9.99

Celestron Outland X 10x42 Was $104.95 Now $79.59 On Amazon.&nbsp;

Celestron Outland X 10x42 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-71346-Outland-Binoculars-Black/dp/B004P1IMFA/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=georiot-us-default-20&keywords=Celestron%2BOutland%2BX%2B8x42%2BBinoculars&qid=1698691753&s=electronics&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true&th=1" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $104.95 Now $79.59 On Amazon

Save 24% on a quality pair of binoculars that feature multi-coated optics and BaK-4 prisms. They're waterproof and fog proof and come with a rubber armor exterior too. You can grab the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-71346-Outland-Binoculars-Black/dp/B004KM82IQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?tag=georiot-us-default-20&keywords=Celestron%20Outland%20X%208x42%20Binoculars&qid=1698691753&s=electronics&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">8x42 model for under $100 too. 

Note: Save a further $10 by applying the coupon.

Hexeum Night Vision Binoculars Was $99.98 Now $79.98 On Amazon.&nbsp;

Hexeum Night Vision Binoculars <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Night-Vision-Goggles-Binoculars-Adults/dp/B0983CKKGQ/ref=sr_1_4?tag=georiot-us-default-20&crid=QT0HXX09NWEI&keywords=Hexeum%20Night%20Vision%20Binoculars&qid=1698691958&s=electronics&sprefix=celestron%20outland%20x%208x42%20binoculars,electronics,421&sr=1-4&ascsubtag=hawk-custom-tracking-20&geniuslink=true" data-link-merchant="amazon.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $99.98 Now $79.98 On Amazon

Save 20% on a pair of night vision binoculars, best suited for adults. It features a 3x optical zoom, it's ideal for outdoor activities and has an eight hour run-time with infrared (17hours without).

Note: This is Amazon's lowest ever price.

6x, 7x and lower magnifications

Vixen SG 2.1x42 Binoculars Deals

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Generally speaking, this section of binoculars is aimed at kids, because of the low magnification, but that's not to dismiss them. There are plenty of options to keep budding stargazers and bird watchers happy that wont tire out little arms with heavy optics. We recommend looking for a minimum of 30mm when it comes to the objective lens but anything above that should still let plenty of light in for clear night sky views. 

There are a few pairs we've included in this section: the Celestron Cometron 7x50, which are actually our top pick for kids, alongside the super-rugged National Geographic 6x21 Children's binos and the Vixen SG 2.1x42. This latter pair are designed for wide-field observation and offer an incredible stereoscopic depth. Below, you'll find the best offers on all of these, depending on availability in your area.

8x binoculars

Opticron Adventurer T WP 8x42 Binoculars Deals

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Most people will tell you that 10x50 is the ideal magnification to aperture ratio for stargazing binoculars. While this is generally a good rule to follow, we actually think that some of the best binoculars for stargazing fall into the 8x42 category. These are the Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars – top in our list of best binoculars overall – which have a wider field of view than 10x50 models and also boast a crisp, clear view of objects. 

Also below - depending on availability - you'll see the Opticron Adventurer T WP 8x42, Nikon Prostaff 3S 8x42 and Celestron Nature DX 8x32. All of these models are ideal for kids who are interested in stargazing and would prefer a slightly higher magnification than those found in the models above.

On a further note, the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 features in our guide for the best binoculars as the best for beginners. You can find out why we rate them that highly in our review of them 

10x binoculars

Product photo of the Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 binoculars

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This section is for models with 10x magnifications, and you're likely to find most of the top options for astronomy here. The reason for that is they're powerful enough for you to view night sky targets but compact enough to carry around with ease. If you're looking for a cost effective alternative to a top telescope, this is where you'll find it. 

If they're available in your local area, you should see the best prices for the following models below: the Canon 10x42L IS WP and Olympus 10x25 WP II (both excellent for budding young astronomers) along with the Opticron Adventurer II WP 10x50, the Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD, the Nikon 10x50 Aculon A211 and the Celestron UpClose G2 10x50.

12x binoculars

Celestron Skymaster 12x60 Binoculars Deals

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At this size, the binoculars are almost akin to a small portable telescope, as the 12x magnification lets you focus on deep sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy. You might want to start thinking about using a tripod if you're opting for models in this category, as they're heavier and less compact than their counterparts with lower magnification - so it's much trickier to hold these binoculars steady.

Depending on stock availability, this section is where you'll find the best available prices for the Nikon Action EX 12x50, Celestron Skymaster 12x60 and the Celestron Celestron Nature DX 12x56

15x binoculars

Celestron skymaster 15x70 binocular product image

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At this size, there's no maybe about it: you're going to need a tripod. You'll also probably have to pay out a little more for the higher magnification - but it's well worth it if you're a serious stargazer, as binoculars of this type will reveal everything from the detailed surface of the moon to the brightest deep sky objects. 

There's a couple of our favorites below for you to check out, both of which are worth the purchase and you cant go wrong with them. The excellent and highly recommended Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 and the Meade Instruments 15x70 Astro.

25x binoculars

Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binocular Binoculars Deals

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The final models in our round-up of binoculars deals offer 25x magnification. It's not quite the same as those offered by the best telescopes around, but it's still very impressive. With this magnification, you'll just about be able perceive Jupiter’s atmospheric belts in the field of view. Check out our Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 review for a more in-depth look. 

We've included just the one model in this category below, the Celestron SkyMaster 25x100. These aren't a beginner's model at all, as expected they're big, they also aren't cheap however the optics you get are top-quality and you get crystal clear views of your night sky targets. 

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Jase Parnell-Brookes
Channel Editor

Jase Parnell-Brookes is an award-winning photographer, educator and writer based in the UK. They won the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters Jase has spent a good chunk of two decades studying and working in photography and optics shooting and writing all over the world for big-name brands and media outlets. Now the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com their speciality is in low light optics and camera systems.

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