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GPO binoculars: 18 models compared

GPO's 18 binoculars all use roof prisms, and 16 of 18 give 16 mm of eye relief or more, with a median of 16.5 mm. Fields of view run from 266 to 536 ft, and the median weight is 26 oz.

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GPO Passion SD 8x26

  • Widest view of the 18: 536 ft
  • Lightest of the 18: 11.4 oz
  • 16 mm eye relief, enough for glasses

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Binoculars compared
18
Series
4
Field of view range
266 to 536 ft
With 16 mm eye relief or more
16 of 18

Most popular GPO with a listing: GPO Passion ED 8x32

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GPO Passion ED

Four sizes, all with ED glass, led by the 8x42 at 426 ft of field of view and 6.6 ft of close focus, in the $500 to $1,000 band.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
GPO Passion ED 8x32 8x32 410 ft 16 mm 6.6 ft 17.6 oz 4 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
GPO Passion ED 10x32 10x32 316 ft 15 mm 8.2 ft 17.6 oz 3.2 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon
GPO Passion ED 8x42 8x42 426 ft 18 mm 6.6 ft 26 oz 5.3 mm $500 to $1,000
GPO Passion ED 10x42 10x42 340 ft 16 mm 8.2 ft 26 oz 4.2 mm $500 to $1,000 Check price on Amazon

GPO Passion HD

Six sizes, with eye relief of 19.5 mm on the 8x42 and the 8.5x50, in the $1,000 to $2,000 band.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list priceAmazon
GPO Passion HD 8x42 8x42 375 ft 19.5 mm 6.5 ft 29.3 oz 5.3 mm $1,000 to $2,000
GPO Passion HD 10x42 10x42 366 ft 17 mm 6.5 ft 29.6 oz 4.2 mm $1,000 to $2,000
GPO Passion HD 8.5x50 8.5x50 315 ft 19.5 mm 9.8 ft 33.2 oz 5.9 mm $1,000 to $2,000
GPO Passion HD 10x50 10x50 309 ft 19.5 mm 9.8 ft 33.9 oz 5 mm $1,000 to $2,000
GPO Passion HD 12.5x50 12.5x50 286 ft 16.5 mm 9.8 ft 34.1 oz 4 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon
GPO Passion HD 15x50 15x50 266 ft 16.5 mm 9.8 ft 34.1 oz 3.3 mm $1,000 to $2,000 Check price on Amazon

GPO Passion

Two large sizes, the 8x56 and 10x56, with ED glass, where the 8x56 gives a 7 mm exit pupil and 19 mm of eye relief.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
GPO Passion 8x56 8x56 389 ft 19 mm 8.2 ft 40.9 oz 7 mm $500 to $1,000
GPO Passion 10x56 10x56 352 ft 16 mm 9.8 ft 41.3 oz 5.6 mm $500 to $1,000

GPO Passion SD

Six sizes in the $200 to $500 band, from the 8x26 at 11.4 oz with a 536 ft field of view to the 10x42 at 24.6 oz.

ModelSizeField of viewEye reliefClose focusWeightExit pupilMaker list price
GPO Passion SD 8x26 8x28 536 ft 16 mm 9.8 ft 11.4 oz 3.5 mm $200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 10x26 10x28 293 ft 14.1 mm 9.8 ft 11.6 oz 2.8 mm $200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 8x34 8x34 366 ft 17.4 mm 9.8 ft 16.7 oz 4.3 mm $200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 10x34 10x34 314 ft 16 mm 9.8 ft 17.2 oz 3.4 mm $200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 8x42 8x42 366 ft 17.3 mm 9.8 ft 24 oz 5.3 mm $200 to $500
GPO Passion SD 10x42 10x42 314 ft 16.1 mm 9.8 ft 24.6 oz 4.2 mm $200 to $500

GPO by the numbers

Binoculars compared
18
Median field of view
346 ft
Median weight
26 oz
Median eye relief
16.5 mm
With an Amazon listing
5 of 18

The GPO binoculars with the longest eye relief, from the maker's figures.

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GPO questions

Which sizes does GPO make?

GPO has 18 binoculars in the chart across 14 sizes: 8x42, 10x42, 8x32, 10x32, 10x50, 12.5x50, 10x56, 8x56, 15x50, 8.5x50, 10x28, 10x34.

Do GPO binoculars work with glasses?

16 of the 18 GPO models with a printed figure have 16 mm of eye relief or more, the minimum the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.

What warranty does GPO print for its binoculars?

GPO prints a Spectacular Lifetime Warranty, fully transferable. It is the maker's own wording from its documents.

How many GPO binoculars have ED glass?

Six of the 18 GPO models have ED glass. They are the four Passion ED sizes and the two Passion sizes, the 8x56 and 10x56.