Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 specs and field of view
The Frontier ED X 10x32 shows a 324 ft field at 1,000 yd, 18th of 27 models in 10x32 and under the 339 ft median. Its weight of 19 oz matches the size median.
- Field of view
- 324 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 15 mm
- Close focus
- 9.8 ft
- Weight
- 19 oz
- Exit pupil
- 3.2 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- Waterproof
- ED glass
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Frontier ED X 10x32 suits
A 19 oz roof prism with ED glass and a 15 mm eye relief suits a long walk. The body takes a tripod, and the 3.2 mm calculated exit pupil points to daylight use.
Its 9.8 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median for 10x32, so nearby subjects fall outside its range.
Frontier ED X 10x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Frontier ED X 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $500 to $1,000 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $1,000.
Frontier ED X 10x32 specifications
Frontier ED X 10x32 figures as Hawke prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 10x32 size.
| Magnification | 10x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 32 mm |
| Prism type | Roof |
| Field of view | 324 ft at 1,000 yd (108 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 6.2° |
| Apparent field of view | 62° |
| Eye relief | 15 mm |
| Close focus | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 74 mm |
| Weight | 19 oz (540 g) |
| Length | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Extra-low dispersion glass | Yes |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $500 to $1,000 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier ED X 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Frontier ED X 10x32 shows 324 ft at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart. At 19 oz it is at or under the 19 oz median weight for the size.
Frontier ED X 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Frontier ED X 10x32 next to the 10x32 models closest to it in maker list price, with the best figure in each column in bold.
| Model | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Maker list price | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| GPO Passion ED 10x32 | 316 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 17.6 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | Check price on Amazon |
| Opticron Traveller BGA ED 10x32 | 339 ft | 17 mm | 5.9 ft | 16.1 oz | 3.2 mm | $500 to $1,000 | |
| Kowa BD III 10x32 XD | 351 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 |
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Other sizes of the Frontier ED X
Hawke makes the Frontier ED X in 6 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x32 | 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x25 | 8x25 | 421 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 3.1 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x25 | 10x25 | 347 ft | 16 mm | 6.6 ft | 10.9 oz | 2.5 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x32 | 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm | |
| Hawke Frontier ED X 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier ED X 10x32 questions
Frontier ED X 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Frontier ED X 10x32 has 15 mm of eye relief, under the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses, so the edge of the view may be cut off with glasses on.
Frontier ED X 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Frontier ED X 10x32 magnifies 10 times through 32 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 3.2 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
Frontier ED X 10x32: how wide is the view?
Frontier ED X 10x32 shows a view 324 ft wide at 1,000 yd, below the 339 ft median of the 27 10x32 models in the chart.
Frontier ED X 10x32: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier ED X 10x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.