Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 specs and field of view
The Frontier HD X 10x32 gives a 324 ft field at 1,000 yd, 19th of 27 models in 10x32. At 19 oz it sits on the size median, and the maker lists a $200 to $500 band.
- 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
- Takes a tripod adapter
Who the Frontier HD X 10x32 suits
A 3.2 mm calculated exit pupil and 15 mm eye relief suit daylight viewing at 10x. The body is tripod adaptable, which steadies long looks at distant subjects.
Its 9.8 ft close focus is longer than the 6.6 ft median for 10x32, and the 324 ft field sits below the 339 ft median.
Frontier HD X 10x32 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Frontier HD X 10x32 is one of 27 models in the 10x32 binoculars comparison. Hawke lists it in the $200 to $500 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $500.
Frontier HD X 10x32 specifications
Frontier HD 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) |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof |
| Fog-proofing gas | Nitrogen |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $200 to $500 |
| Exit pupil | 3.2 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 17.9 * |
| Relative brightness | 10.2 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Frontier HD X 10x32 against other 10x32 binoculars
Frontier HD 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 HD X 10x32 and its nearest rivals
Frontier HD 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 HD X 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Kowa BD III 10x32 XD | 351 ft | 15 mm | 5.9 ft | 17.8 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 10x32 | 315 ft | 16 mm | 7.5 ft | 16.3 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | |
| Hawke Endurance ED 10x32 | 335 ft | 15 mm | 4 ft | 22.4 oz | 3.2 mm | $200 to $500 | Check price on Amazon |
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Other sizes of the Frontier HD X
Hawke makes the Frontier HD X in 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x32 | 10x32 | 324 ft | 15 mm | 9.8 ft | 19 oz | 3.2 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x32 | 8x32 | 405 ft | 16 mm | 8.2 ft | 19 oz | 4 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 8x42 | 8x42 | 426 ft | 18 mm | 6.6 ft | 25.6 oz | 5.3 mm |
| Hawke Frontier HD X 10x42 | 10x42 | 336 ft | 15 mm | 8.2 ft | 25.6 oz | 4.2 mm |
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Frontier HD X 10x32 questions
Frontier HD X 10x32: does it work with glasses?
Frontier HD 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 HD X 10x32: what does 10x32 mean?
Frontier HD 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 HD X 10x32: how wide is the view?
Frontier HD 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 HD X 10x32: can it go on a tripod?
Frontier HD X 10x32 is tripod adaptable according to Hawke, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.